An exhibitor may not show more than one (1) horse in any
one class except in individual working classes (Reining,
Working Cowhorse, Western Riding, Barrel, Pole Bending,
Figure Eight, Jumping, Trail, Team Roping, Breakaway
Roping, Team Penning and Cutting) in which a rider may
show two (2) horses.
63.11 When a youth exhibitor and/or his/her father, mother,
sister, brother, grandparents, step parents or legal guardian
or any other representative/s acting on behalf of the
exhibitor is guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct, the AQHA
can suspend the rights of such exhibitor and/or the
exhibitor‟s father, mother, sister, brother, grandparents, step
parents or legal guardian or any other representative/s
acting on behalf of the exhibitor, to participate in future
sanctioned events for such a period as is judged
appropriate.
63.12 For any situation not covered by Youth Rules and
Regulations see appropriate class rules.
63.13 Halter – Youth
If Youth Halter classes are run, the minimum number to
gain approval is as follows:
Youth Gelding 2yrs & under
Youth Gelding 3yrs & over
Champion & Reserve Gelding
Youth Filly 2yrs & under
Youth Mare 3yrs & over
Champion & Reserve Filly/Mare
Note: No Youth Halter Stallion/Colt classes can be held.
63.14 Youth Age Requirements and age divisions
a) For horse show purposes the age of an individual on
1st August of that year will be maintained throughout
the entire year. Example - A youth, who has a birthday
in July and is eighteen (18) years of age on 1st August,
may show throughout the entire year as an eighteen
(18) year old until 1st August the following year;
b) It is recommended that where there are large classes,
they be divided into age groups so as to provide more
equal competition. The age divisions listed below will
not apply to Youth Halter classes;
c) Ridden Classes: If there is to be one (1) class,
undivided, the age group is to be seven (7) years to
eighteen (18) years;
If there are to be two (2) classes, the age divisions must
be:
7 to 13 years; and
14 to 18 years
If there are to be three (3) classes, the age divisions
must be:
7 to 11years
12 to 14 years
15 to 18 years
d) Showmanship: If there is to be one (1) class,
undivided, the age group is to be five (5) years to
eighteen (18) years;
If there are to be two (2) classes, the age divisions must
be:
5 to 13 years; and
14 to 18 years
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