AQHA 2015 Rule Book | Page 43

b) The Association will not sanction any event to be held on the same dates as any State Show or scheduled Judging clinic/seminar, in that State; c) The Association will not sanction any event to be held on the same dates as the National Show in any State; d) To gain AQHA approval, an approved event must be open to Quarter Horse owners and competitors who are members in good standing with the Association. Approved performance classes may be open to horses of other relevant breeds. Exception: See Rule 47; e) Shows or programs that have been granted approval in the following point‟s year, are subject to any rules that become effective from 1st August of that year. f) Approval is only given six (6) months in advance for any Show or program, with the exception of State shows; g) AQHA Affiliates, and other recognised organisations, may apply for approval of their program and: i) they must apply on an official application form; ii) they must apply thirty (30) clear days prior to the show; iv) the name of the Judge must be lodged with the AQHA office twenty-one (21) days before the first day of the show; h) No Show or program will be considered until all paperwork, as requested by the Association, has been lodged with the appropriate fee, and is complete and correct; i) All approved shows and programs, depending on the type of program