The Rider June 2012

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AQHA Director’s Report INSIDE

AQHA Director’s Report....25 Straight Talk

with Patti Carter-Pratt......25 OQHA News.......................26 April Souwand....................27 Terry Dunk .........................28 AREA 3 News ....................28

EOQHA News....................29 Finding The Good...............29 QROOI News .....................30 OHRIA News .....................30 Ashley Cook & Russell Truesdell ............30

From Kathy Patterson

Exhibitors and their Quar- ter horses will have some new rule changes in effect immedi- ately and some new opportuni- ties to receive recognition for their accomplishments at the AQHA world shows in 2012.

AQHA will recognize Inter- mediate-level competitors at four of its 2012 world champi- onship shows.

At the 2012 Built Ford Tough AQHYA, Adequan Select, Bank of America Ama- teur and FedEx Open world championship shows, AQHA will recognize the top-three Intermediate exhibitors in each youth, amateur, Select amateur and open class. New this year, each individual halter class will have Intermediate awards. All Intermediate achievements will also appear on the official records of the horse and exhibitor.

An Intermediate exhibitor at the AQHA world shows is defined as follows: An exhibitor who has never been in the top 10 at a world show in the partic- ular class in which they are competing. For example, AQHA will not separate junior reining from senior reining, or junior western pleasure from senior western pleasure, for pur- poses of determining if an exhibitor is an Intermediate.

However, AQHA will recognize the Intermediate exhibitors in each of the junior and senior open classes.

Intermediate will run as classes within classes, not sepa- rate. AQHA will not bring back the top Intermediate riders for a ride-off or in a separate class. Intermediate exhibitor sta- tus is based only on an exhibitor’s lifetime, combined world show record, and not on the number of points he/she has accumulated.

An exhibitor does not have to make it to the finals of his/her class to be considered for an Intermediate award.

There is no entry fee or nomination procedure for an exhibitor to be considered for an Intermediate award.

The awards will be called the AQHA Intermediate cham- pion, AQHA Intermediate reserve champion and the AQHA Intermediate third place. Intermediate accomplish- ments also will appear on the exhibitor’s and horse’s AQHA official record.

The Intermediate exhibitor recognition package will include an 8-inch clear globe for first place and 6-inch clear globes for second and third place. Each Intermediate champion will also receive a specially designed patch that can be placed on a qualifiers jacket that can be pur-

Straight Talk

Times are busy as the AQHA Competition Department pre- pares for the inaugural AQHA Novice championship shows.

By Patti Carter-Pratt May 8, 2012

The American Quarter Horse Journal

The AQHA regional cham- pionship shows have been over- whelmingly attended this year, says AQHA Executive Director of Shows Patti Carter-Pratt. (Journal photo)

There are two projects that have consumed my life this last year, those being the new AQHA leveling program and the inaugural AQHA Novice championship shows. Both of these projects have been a great undertaking for AQHA staff, AQHA Professional Horsemen and show managers. Let me tell you – I couldn’t do it without those three groups of people. I’ve got to say, I am so excited about the direction of the first Novice championships! We’ve heard great feedback from our show managers that this year’s AQHA regional championship shows have been overwhelmingly attended. Com- bined with great show manage- ment, we also chalk this great attendance up to the Novice championships.

As one of the qualifying

methods for both the 2012 and the 2013 Novice champi- onships, placing in the top 10 in a Novice class at your regional championship provides benefits two-fold. First, you ensure your- self a spot in any Novice cham- pionship class(es) (that you are eligible for), and you also earn great prizes at the regional championship. And don’t forget, achievements at an AQHA regional championship and Novice championship show will appear on your and your horse’s performance records.

chased by the exhibitor. The top three Intermediate exhibitors will also have the option to pur- chase a championship buckle. The top three 70-&-over competitors at the Adequan Select World, August 24 - September 1 in Amarillo, will receive an AQHA Super-Select award, designed by AQHA’s new trophy company, Awards Recognition Concepts. This achievement will also appear on the official records of the horses and exhibitors.

AQHA Rule Changes Changes recommended by the Amateur Committee and approved by the Executive Committee, which affect ama- teur membership, Rule Nos. 101 (g)(4), 403 and 405 are effective immediately. The updated rules can be found in the Handbook’s online version. The following changes have been made to Rule No. 403:

An individual must wait three years to be eligible to compete as an amateur after par- ticipating in an activity that made them ineligible to com- pete.

For three calendar years previous to application for ama- teur membership, an amateur may not have held membership accreditation with the Profes- sional Rodeo Cowboys Associa- tion, Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (barrel rac-

2011 AQHA world champi- onship show, you will be ineli- gible to compete in that class in any division. Brush up on other regional championship eligibili- ty rules here; these rules still apply.

announced the 2013 Novice championship qualifying meth- ods on May 1. If you haven’t seen the new qualifying meth- ods, you can check them out here. A few details for qualify- ing have changed for 2013, so be sure to read the new qualify- ing methods.

As you might’ve heard, we

ing only) or International Pro- fessional Rodeo Association for those events or classes which are the same events or classes in which the individual competes, or desires to compete, in AQHA amateur competition. For exam- ple, an individual who competes in a PRCA roping event may not compete in amateur calf rop- ing or dally team roping (head- ing or heeling), but may show in other amateur classes. A permit holder is not considered as one who has membership accredita- tion in a professional organiza- tion; because of this, the indi- vidual may compete in any AQHA amateur class.

An individual who is 65 years or older and is a member of the American Quarter Horse Association of Professional Horsemen is eligible to immedi- ately apply for amateur mem- bership so long as they meet all other amateur eligibility require- ments and relinquish their Asso- ciation of Professional Horse- men membership.

Additionally, changes were made to Rule No. 405 A(c). The changes clarify rules as they relate to Novice exhibitors in the Novice youth and Novice amateur divisions. The follow- ing changes have been made to Rule No. 405 A(c): Once an individual has earned 25 AQHA Novice amateur, amateur, Novice youth, youth or open

the red carpet for the bounty of prizes we’re offering this first year:

A specially designed Montana Silversmith buckle; Novice championship trophy, designed by AQHA’s new tro- phy company, Awards Recogni- tion Concepts; and neck wreath to the champion of each class A pair of Justin boots and Novice championship trophy to second place

Before you go hauling to your regional championship show, don’t forget to check which classes you and your horse are eligible in. Keep this in mind: If you, the exhibitor, placed in the top 10 in a halter class at the 2011 FedEx Open, Bank of America Amateur, Adequan Select and/or Built Ford Tough AQHYA world championship show(s), you are ineligible to compete in any hal- ter class in any division with a horse of the same sex as the horse that placed in the top 10 the world show. Also, a halter exhibitor who placed in the top 10 at a world championship show in the previous year is not eligible to compete in halter at a regional championship. Further- more, if you placed in the top 10 in a performance class at any

One of the neat things that AQHA competitors can do right now (from May 1 to June 30) is qualify for both the 2012 and the 2013 Novice champi- onships. The 2012 qualifying period ends June 30, and since the 2013 qualifying period start- ed on May 1, that gives AQHA members the opportunity to hit the shows and have their show numbers (which count toward the 20 shows qualifying method) apply to both the 2012 and 2013 events. Exhibitors at the Region Eight and Ten cham- pionships (whose regional championships are held before June 30, 2012) have the chance to vie for qualification to both the 2012 and 2013 events. Want to know when your regional championship is? You can check the dates, and find a map of regions, here.

If you aren’t sold on attending the 2012 Novice championships, let me roll out

A Weatherbeeta blanket and Novice championship tro- phy to third place

One lucky exhibitor in each class will be randomly selected for a great prize donat- ed by AQHA corporate partners. And don’t forget: Tex Tan saddles will be awarded to the high-point 13 & under, 14-18, amateur and Select amateur competitors.

For those of you who have qualified for the Novice cham- pionships (or if you’re hitting the road to finish up your quali- fying), look for your invitation to the event to arrive in the beginning of July. The deadline to enter the event is August 30. If you’re heading to Murfrees- boro, Tennessee, to attend the Nutrena AQHA East Novice Championship Show, get your entries in early, because there are a limited number of stalls. If you are interested in stalling away from the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, AQHA will provide a

The Canadian Quarter Horse Association is an affiliate of the AQHA. Annual membership is free to current members of AQHA. To enroll on-line, visit the CQHA web site: www.cqha.ca, and choose

“Membership” section. Choose “Affiliates” to link to provincial Quarter Horse & Racing Association sites. Contact: Marnie Somers, President (204) 834-2479 or email: marnie@horsescoops.com

points, or any combination thereof, in a class; earned 50 points or an AQHA Superior award in a given class with an equine organization or associa- tion with a membership of 7,500 or more members; won a world, reserve world, national champi- onship, reserve national champi- onship or international title in a class with any equine organiza- tion or association with a mem- bership of 7,500 or more mem- bers; or won a total of $5,000 in cash and prizes with any equine breed organization or associa- tion, then he/she will no longer be eligible to participate in the Novice skill set containing that class in subsequent years but may continue to compete in the Novice skill set until the end of the calendar year in which the aforementioned instances occurred. Any individual who has been an accredited horse show judge will not be eligible to participate in Novice skill sets.

The AQHA & CQHA join forces at the 2012 Centennial Calgary Stampede Celebration

AQHA has generously invited the Canadian Quarter Horse Association to share their inaugural booth during the 2012 Centennial celebration of the Calgary Stampede taking place July 6-15, in Calgary, Alberta. If you are heading west this

list of outside stalling options. And if you’re attending the SmartPak AQHA West Novice Championship Show, the South Point Hotel and Casino has plenty of stalls to support the size of this inaugural show, but get your entries in early! We expect to exceed our predictions of entries.

Kathy Patterson

summer be sure to visit the shared booth and meet AQHA staff and take care of all your AQHA-related business while you’re there. AQHA will be providing on-site services at the booth throughout the entire Cal- gary Stampede Rodeo. The CQHA will have a supply of brochures and CQHA Directo- ries for free distribution to booth visitors. Current AQHA mem- bers are eligible to become CQHA members at no addition- al cost. You just need to com- plete the on-line membership form on the CQHA website. With show season well under way in Ontario I would like to wish all the exhibitors much success and if I can be of any assistance, please contact me at: Phone: (519) 345-2861, Fax: (519) 345-2742 or by e- mail at tbrkathy@hsfx.ca.

There’s one final opportu- nity that the Novice champi- onships present and that’s the chance to take part in making American Quarter Horse histo- ry. The Novice championships offer a great opportunity for Novice-level competitors to shine at a championship show, and you, too, will have an opportunity to make sure that the Novice championship shows are a hit.

By sponsoring a class at the inaugural Novice champi- onships, you’ll have the chance to support the growth of our industry and put your name in front of a new generation of exhibitors.

The class sponsorship package includes:

A logo or name inclusion on the signage in the coliseum A full-page color adver- tisement in the show program A logo or name inclusion on the draw sheets, the opportu- nity to present awards for the class sponsored

A Web ad on the Journal Winning Run page for the class sponsored

A logo included on pattern sheet when applicable,

announcer Mentions from the

And the best part about sponsoring a class at the inaugu- ral Novice championships is that you’ll be the first!

Please consider sponsoring a class at the Novice champi- onships – the impact you’ll make on the life of the inaugural Novice champion will be well worth the cost. To learn more about this opportunity, please call AQHA Director of Business Development Doug Hayes at (806) 378-4384.

Thank you for your sup- port of the American Quarter Horse!

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