expiry date, will require both the Lessor and the
Lessee’s signatures;
g) During the term of a showing lease notification,
subsequent changes in ownership will not be recorded
until the showing lease notification is terminated;
h) If this lease notification is cancelled prior to the
expiration of the lease notification, then the horse
cannot be shown in Amateur/Select classes till the
lease notification period has expired;
i) An Amateur/Select, showing another relevant breed
can show leased horses providing proof of lease is
available and that such leasing is accepted by that
relevant society.
j) International Lease Notification
That a minimum of a thirty five (35) day lease
notification will be made available to International
Amateur/Select amateur visitors to Australia that wish to
show in Amateur/Select Amateur classes at shows. The
Lease Notification must be in place, with the
Association, prior to the Amateur/Select amateur
submitting nominations for a show. The Amateur/Select
Amateur must meet the Associations Amateur/Select
Amateur eligibility criteria and must have an
Amateur/Select Amateur permit with the Association. If
this lease notification is cancelled prior to the expiration
of the lease notification, then the owner of the horse
cannot show this horse in Amateur/Select Amateur
classes till the lease notification period has expired.
62.18 Ineligibility or breach of rules.
a) If an individual, for any reason, becomes ineligible to
have an Amateur/Select Permit, he or she will promptly
return their AQHA Membership card to the Association
for amendment;
b) An individual, who holds an Amateur/Select Amateur
Permit, will be subject to possible suspension of their
Amateur/Select Amateur status if they violate any of
the Amateur/Select;
c) To make a formal complaint against an Amateur/Select
Amateur, such complaint must be in writing, signed by
the complainant and contain the specific facts giving
rise to the complaint.
62.19 Professional to Amateur
A person wishing to relinquish their professional status with
the view to holding Amateur/Select Amateur status must
inform the Association in writing. From the date of receipt of
this notification, three (3) years must pass before an
application for Amateur status can be submitted.
62.20 Amateur Halter Competition
If Amateur Halter classes are held then the minimum
number of classes to be held are:
Amateur Gelding 2yrs & under
Amateur Gelding 3yrs & over
Champion & Reserve Gelding
Amateur Filly 2yrs & under
Amateur Mare 3yrs & over
Champion & Reserve Filly/Mare
Amateur Colt 2yrs & under
Amateur Stallion 3yrs & over
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