E. Points
A contestant may exhibit more than one horse; however, the
points earned by the youth with each horse will be compiled
separately.
1. Points will be compiled on a one horse/one youth basis
in Youth events with the exception of showmanship
points. Showmanship points will remain with the
exhibitor.
2. Points are to be awarded on the same basis used in
Adult division.
3. For World High Point Awards, points will be compiled
on youth exhibitors from January 1 to December 31.
4. In the event the horse is sold, a new start must be made
by the new owner.
F. No youth 12 years of age and under may show stallions with
the exception of weanling and yearling colts.
G.
Youth Showmanship at Halter Rules: Refer to CL-080
Showmanship. (Amended 6-12-04, effective 01-05)
SHOW RULES
H. Headers for Youth Special Needs Halter classes (all ages) are
optional (except driving) and may enter the ring during the
class with the youth. Headers in 7 & under Halter classes are
mandatory, and optional in 8-12 and 13-18 classes. Headers
for these classes may enter the ring once the judging has been
completed and the horses are retired to the rail. (Amended
02-06, effective 01-07)
Youth or Special Needs driving classes requiring an
accompanying person for safety, (Adult for all Youth
classes), requires that the accompanying person remain in
the cart at all times until the exhibitor leaves the arena. A
separate header will be required for all youth drivers with an
accompanying adult. The accompanying adult will not assist
the driver verbally or physically.
The touching of the driver by hand will constitute assistance.
The accompanying adult’s hands must remain on the seat,
on the cart, or in their own lap. Any assistance will result in
automatic disqualification of that entry.
AM-000 AMATEUR DIVISION
All amateurs who have applied for an Amateur Card and/or
enter an AMHA Amateur Class are responsible for knowing the
division rules. Any person who violates an established amateur
rule shall be subject to disciplinary action which may include
loss of amateur status for 12 months or more from the date of
infraction, loss of awards/points/winnings for the show in which
the infraction occurred and/or for the entire show year. Refer to
GR-050, General Rules 134, 150-152, 160-165 and 170-171 for
disciplinary action.
(Amended 6-13-04, effective 01-05)
PLEASE NOTE: See AM-010-B for Ownership Requirements
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