The aqha stud book and registration committee first considered a proposed change to rule 227a at the 2008 aqha convention. Book your hotel room prior to february 20 for the 2020 aqha convention to receive a special rate. Effective march 12, 2012, exhibitors in individual worked events at american quarter horse associationapproved shows can exhibit a maximum of three horses per division. Equestrian federation, indiana cooperative extension service, nebraska cooperative. Rule change proposal 1600 quarter horse drive amarillo, tx 79104. Rulebook aqha australian quarter horse association. Changes are announced regarding the number of horses a competitor may show at an aqhaapproved show. Apha solid horse showperformance permit rule change proposal has 1,256 members. In fact, in 2008 the committee was first presented with a proposal to allow a. Another ethicsbased rule change proposal that caused conversation was an addition to gr839, cruelty to and abuse of horse, which would make it a violation of this rule to. Apha is a democratic organization led by elected national directors. March 1, 2020 for committees and affiliates for proposed rule changes to the breed and discipline rules. The inside circumference of the ring must be free of rein, curb or headstall attachments which would provide leverage.
Athletes from age 519 compete in 33 events at over 500 rodeos annually. It is my understanding that a list of proposed rule changes will hit the aqha website sometime prior to the aqha convention to be held in early march 2010 please go on line and show your support of these rules being deleted. Sep 06, 2019 march 1, 2020 for committees and affiliates for proposed rule changes to the breed and discipline rules. The only way this will stop is if judges refuse to allow this in the show ring. Ranch horse pleasure class rules offered as an all age class. Jan 21, 2018 the hearing committee recommended a task force to explore the issue, and the board agreed that was the best plan moving forward, choosing not to pass the rule change.
Matt adkins, one of the authors of the rule change proposal that brought about the ranch. Now is your chance to make a difference and submit items to be considered by aqha standing committees at the 2018 aqha convention march 25 at the hyatt regency in jacksonville. Mar 05, 2018 if a proposal was defeated in committee, it can be petitioned to the floor by members following procedures outlined in the apha rule book. A form to submit a rule change proposal can be printed from the apha web site. My aqha idea is a place where you can submit, browse, vote and comment on ideas to make the american quarter horse association better. Aqha members have until december 31, 2016, to submit items for the convention, but if you believe there is a need for a major rule change, the association encourages members to submit items earlier to give association staff andor committees and councils more time to prepare materials and communicate potential changes before the convention in march 2017. The postmark deadline for submission of proposed rule book revisions is found in the front of the rule book in the deadlines and tentative meetings schedule. The aqha official handbook of rules and regulations is now available online in pdf format and in print. Nov 08, 2017 aqha members have until december 31, 2017, to submit rule change proposals for the 2018 aqha convention. Oct 06, 2016 aqha members have until december 31, 2016, to submit items for the convention, but if you believe there is a need for a major rule change, the association encourages members to submit items earlier to give association staff andor committees and councils more time to prepare materials and communicate potential changes before the convention in march 2017.
Gbh092 north dakota horse show rules and judging guide. The postmark deadline for submission of proposed rule book revisions is found in the front of the rule book. Gohorseshow 2019 apha rule change proposals available for. Aqha standing committee reports available instrideedition. Anatomy book application for frozen embryo permit application for retained semen rights permits buyers guide to an american quarter horse. Per the associations bylaws, the board of directors has the final authority when it comes to aqhas bylaws and rules of registration. Now is your chance to make a difference and submit items to be considered by aqha standing committees at the 2018 aqha convention march 25 at the hyatt regency in jacksonville, florida. Aqha members have until december 31, 2017, to submit rulechange proposals for the 2018 aqha convention. In 2012, their proposal to change the cloning rule was denied by aqha under circumstances that they alleged violated the sherman antitrust act, sections 1 restriction of trade and 2 monopolization. Several key rule proposals are up for consideration at the 2019 apha convention, taking place march in fort worth, texas. Rule book change proposals to be considered at 2016 convention. Rule change proposal document national little britches. On the day of the official board vote, the rule change will either be passed or defeated as written, passed or defeated as.
About seventyfive people met in fort worth to discuss the proposals, with the eventual decision. The executive committee approved the rule change protecting exhibitor level status and vrh points. Feb 21, 2017 however, under rule 227a of the aqha official handbook, a rule that became effective in 2004, american quarter horses produced by any cloning process are not eligible for registration. While american ranch horse association forms are placed throughout the website, they have also been included in this one convenient place. The registrys ranching committee had forwarded the proposal, which asked aqha to specific vrh points do not cross over to aqha ranch riding points, during the 2018 aqha convention in jacksonville, florida. The american quarter horse association aqha, based in amarillo, texas, is an international. Because the online version of the aqha rulebook can be updated throughout the year, it should be considered the mostcurrent version of the aqha official handbook of rules and regulations. If a proposal was defeated in committee, it can be petitioned to the floor by members following procedures outlined in the apha rule book. Show the entire rule as it is to appear in the rule book with deletions indicated by strikethroughs and additions indicated by boldface type or underlined if handwritten. Aqha maintained that its decision was made in the best interests of the breed, supported by the consensus of its members. Apr 18, 2018 the registrys ranching committee had forwarded the proposal, which asked aqha to specific vrh points do not cross over to aqha ranch riding points, during the 2018 aqha convention in jacksonville, florida. You may propose changes to the rulebook by filling out the rule change proposal form. The hearing committee recommended a task force to explore the issue, and the board agreed that was the best plan moving forward, choosing not to pass the rule change.
Check out the aqha rule book for a complete look at aqha rules and regulations. Rule book change proposals to be considered at 2018 convention for inclusion in the 2019 apha rule book the following rules will be forwarded to the appropriate standing committees at the 2018 convention. Sep 17, 2015 aqha members have until december 31, 2015, to submit items for the convention, but if you believe there is a need for a major rule change, the association is encouraging members to submit items earlier to give association staff andor committees and councils more time to prepare materials and communicate potential changes before the convention in march 2016. Gohorseshow 2019 apha rule change proposals available.
Proposed rule changes must be submitted in writing to phba one hundred and twenty 120 days prior to the board of directors meeting for publication in palomino horses magazine andor the phba website in order to be acted upon at that. But it wasnt the first time that cloning was mentioned at the aqha convention. Recommend rule changes with regard to ncha approved cut ting horse contests. Ill explain these rules, plus tell you how to change your horses name if you decide you dont like it, or didnt pick it in the first place.
The alleged violator and the ncha shall exchange all proposed documentary. The american quarter horse association is an organization that works because of its members. However, under rule 227a of the aqha official handbook, a rule that became effective in 2004, american quarter horses produced by any cloning process are not eligible for registration. Aqha members have until december 31, 2015, to submit items for the convention, but if you believe there is a need for a major rule change, the association is encouraging members to submit items earlier to give association staff andor committees and councils more time to prepare materials and communicate potential changes before the convention in march 2016. The deadline for submitting aqha rule change proposals is december 31, 2019. The nlbra is one of the oldest youth rodeo associations in the u. Usef rule changes of note the chronicle of the horse. Aqha approves versatility ranch horse rule change quarter. The change to rule 227a to allow clones and their offspring to be registered was proposed to the stud book and registration committee. Rule change proposals to be considered at the 2020 national convention. The convention is a chance for breeders, trainers, owners and horse lovers of all kinds to talk about issues affecting the industry and discuss proposed changes to the way aqha does business. Modifications to aqha bylaws, as well as nine registrationrelated items, were approved by aqha members and the aqha board of directors at the 2018 aqha convention, march 25 in jacksonville, florida. Apr 04, 2018 modifications to aqha bylaws, as well as nine registrationrelated items, were approved by aqha members and the aqha board of directors at the 2018 aqha convention, march 25 in jacksonville, florida. Rule change proposals are accepted each year prior to aqha convention.
This rulebook is compiled and revised by the north. These rules and regulations refer to the arabian horse association, inc. In addition you can find discussion on the forum in the admin area and documents at. The rulebook also answers all your questions regarding aqha rules, show patterns, horse markings, equipment guidelines and much more. Dec 11, 2018 several key rule proposals are up for consideration at the 2019 apha convention, taking place march in fort worth, texas. North dakota 4h horse show rules and judging guide ndsu. Meritorious proposed rule changes submitted with sufficient documentation and.
Apha solid horse showperformance permit rule change. Apha rule change proposals to be considered today at apha. In order to submit a rule change, you must download and fill out the official form and mail to the below address by december 31, 2014. By law and rule change submits nasma seventh handbook. Bylaw or rule change proposal form north american saddle mule association due march 15, annually mail to or submit online. Final board approval will be determined after further details have been presented in. Aqha is an organization that works because of its members. Aqha approves bylaw, rule and registration changes. So i have filed all of the proper paper work to have this rule deleted from the 2011 rule book. Define the problem and develop as many possible solutions as you can by asking others for input. The horses performance should simulate a horse riding outside the confines of anarena and that of a working ranch horse.
Newproposals to be considered at 2018 convention apha. Encourage judges to disqualify a wp or hus horse that has its head set lower than what is written in the rule book. According to the aqha rule book, the horses performance should simulate a horse riding outside the confines of an arena and that of a working ranch horse. However, aqha does not maintain a completely closed stud book. For guidelines on writing proposed rule changes, visit. Sign up for email updates from national little britches rodeo association. In an effort to clarify the rules pertaining to the aqha classes within the cowboy mounted shooting association this document, with faq, was created. Rules passed out of committee will then be voted on by the board of directors during their board of directors meeting at 2018 convention.
Now is your chance to make a difference and submit items to be considered by aqha. Aqha does have rules that tend to change from time to time regarding naming a horse. The purpose of ranch horse pleasure horse should reflect the versatility, attitude, and movement of a working horse. Aqha cowboy mounted shooting rules clarification as with any new program that melds two organizations of the size and complexity of the aqha and cmsa there will be challenges. Below is a summary of rule change proposals that will be considered by the apha board of directors during voting on march 5, 2018. The aqha official handbook of rules and regulations is now available online as a free pdf at. The rules have been set in place for many years yet no progress has been made at all.