SHOW RULES
comply with the ownership requirements as specified in
Rule AM-010 B.
2. Points toward an AMHA Amateur Championship need
not be earned in any one year.
3. The title AMHA Amateur Champion shall be awarded
after the amateur has earned a total of fifty (50) or more
points in amateur competition in official AMHA shows
provided:
a. That the points have been won in seven (7) or more
shows under seven (7) or more judges.
b. That at least twenty (20) of these points have been
won in halter classes, (i.e.: Amateur halter mares or
Amateur halter geldings.
c. That at least fifteen (15) of these points have been
won in performance classes with a minimum of five
(5) points each having been earned in at least two (2)
categories of performance.
d. The following amateur performance events have been
divided into four (4) categories:
Category 1 -
Amateur Showmanship
Category 2 -
Amateur Single Pleasure Driving
Amateur Roadster Driving
Amateur Country Pleasure Driving
Amateur Classic Pleasure Driving
Category 3 -
Amateur Halter Obstacle
Amateur Driving Obstacle
Category 4 -
Amateur Hunter
Amateur Jumper
When the title “Amateur Champion” is achieved, the
amateur may request the proper certificate from the AMHA
office; after verification, the certificate shall be prepared and
forwarded to that amateur.
(Amended 07-13-02, effective 01-03)
C. Amateur Superior Event Horse (Established 1998)
This title shall be awarded to any amateur provided the
amateur and his/her horse have earned seventy-five (75) or
more points in any one recognized event.
When the title “Amateur Superior Event Horse” is achieved,
the amateur may request the proper certificate from the
AMHA office; after verification, the certificate shall be
prepared and forwarded to that amateur.
(Amended 07-13-02, effective 01-03)
D. Amateur Register of Merit (Established 1998)
The purpose of the Register of Merit is to establish a record
of performance.
1. Horses are awarded a Register of Merit when they have
earned at least twenty (20) points in any one class.
2. For list of classes eligible for ROM see PA-030-E 1- 47.
3. When the title “Amateur Register of Merit” is achieved,
the amateur may request the proper certificate from the
AMHA office; after verification, the certificate shall be
prepared and forwarded to that amateur. (Amended 0713-02, effective 01-03)
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