The Rulebook
Chapter 1 - Regional Shows
There are two regions in the regional show system.These two regions are Region 1, Windblown Arabians,and Region 2, uknown. Regions must hold one All-Arabian show during the AHA show year.These shows are called Regionals. Every other month,a different region will hold a regional show. Regional shows are qualifiying shows for the Nationals(see Chapter 5). To qualify for the Nationals,your horse must have placed Top 5 or better in the disciplines you wish to show in at the Nationals at any Regional or AHA Approved show.
For example: Glitter's owner wants to go to the Nationals in 4-5 year old Mare Halter, Country English Pleasure, and First Level Dressage. To get there, Glitter goes to Regionals. She must place TOP 5 or better in each class,not just in ONE of those classes.
At the end of the Regional show year,the AHA President will publish a list of qualifiying horses,based on the placings of the horses at the Regionals.
Chapter 2 - AHA Approval
If you wish your Arabian show to be approved,you must e-mail the AHA,and we will decide whether or not your show will be approved. Your show MUST be an Arabian/Half-Arabian show, or it won't be considered, and the classlist must hold at least ten classes on the AHA classlist. By having an AHA approved show,your show will be more recognized and some shows will be able to use the Regional Point System & The AHA point system.
Chapter 3 - Scottsdale
The Scottsdale show is an annual show held by the AHA. It is considered as one of the Main Events during the AHA show year. Half-Arabian classes are also part of the program of events.Your horses do not have to qualify for this show,but it is the first jewel in the Arabian triple crown. To learn more about Scottsdale, please contact the AHA.
Chapter 4 - The Buckeye
The Buckeye is a show that's very similar to Scottsdale. The only difference is the exception of the sporthorse classes. The Buckeye offers classes for both Arabians and Half-Arabians. To learn more about the Buckeye, please contact the AHA.
Chapter 5 - Arabian Classics
The Arabian Classic Series is held by Sara Barlow. These shows are similar to both Scottsdale and the Buckeye and will qualify any horse for Nationals. To learn more about the Arabian Classics, please contact either the AHA or Sara Barlow.
Chapter 6 - National Championships
The Nationals are the biggest show of the year.To qualify for the Nationals, you must have placed in the Top 5 for each discipline you wish to Qualify in. If your horse is named Top Ten, Reserve or Champion of his divison,his value will increase signifigantly. If your horse is lucky enough to win the Arabian Triple Crown(Scottsdale, The Buckeye & Nationals) his value will increase enormously and will be undisputibly the best Arabian around,in his division.
The Nationals will be held at various locations and the AHA will be the offical sponser. To learn more about the Nationals please contact the AHA.
The H!L and Australian Arabian Nationals both fall into this chapter.
Chapter 7 - Sporthorse National Championships
The Sporthorse Nationals is very similar to the Nationals, except that it is only for the Arabian & Half-Arabian Sporthorses of H!L. To qualify for the Sporthorses Nationals, you must have placed in the Top 5 for each discipline you wish to Qualify in. If your horse is named Top Ten, Reserve or Champion of his divison, his value will increase signifigantly.
The Sporthorse Nationals will be held at various locations and the AHA will be the offical sponser. To learn more about the Nationals please contact the AHA.
Chapter 8 - Salon du Cheval (World Championships)
Besides the Nationals, the World Championships are one of the largest Arabian shows. It is the largest halter-only show in the industry and is open to only purebred Arabian Stallions and Mares. To win a World Championship is a huge honor, and if won a horse's value will increase greatly. The Salon du Cheval is judged has a larger percentage of judging based on a horse's movement than the normal National halter classes do. The classes are like a combination of Halter & Sporthorse In-Hand.
The Salon du Cheval will be held at various locations, the AHA will be the offical sponser. To learn more about the World Championships, please contact the AHA.
Chapter 9 - Open Show Program
The OSP is a fantastic program that pays back the owners of Arabs & Half-Arabs that compete in open (all breed) shows. For each division championship an Arab or Half-Arab wins at a non-AHA approved show, the owner will receive $250 and 25 AHA points. For each reserve championship, the owner will receive $100 and 10 AHA points. A division championship is one that comes from competing in several divisions of a class, such as the divisions in a hunter or jumper show, or different tests in a dressage show. To receive all pay backs, send your horse's name, the show's name and the division(s) won to chelseawesson@yahoo.com.
Chapter 10 - General Rules
The AHA follows all rules set by the HSA."Doing Unto Others as you would have them do unto to you" It is the right & obligation of the AHA to set standards in matters of ethics and sportmanship regarding the Arabian Horse. All members of the AHA must agree & respect these Rules or face penalties. Any owners that aren't members of the AHA but show in AHA reconized shows will have to respect these rules when showing.
1.Ginger,tail extensions,and mane dying are all strictly prohibted.Any owner or trainer found using any of these products will face severe consequences.
2.Horses shown to a National Halter Championship in the SR.Stallion/Mare & JR.Stallion/Mare categories are not eligible to enter enter any SR. or JR. Championship classes at Scottsdale or the Nationals.Horses may still enter specific age divisions(ie: 4 year old Stallions).JR.Stallion/Mare Champions will be eligible to enter Championship classes once again when they reach the appropriate age for the SR.Championships.Whereas,SR.Champions,once crowned,will no longer compete at any of these shows in the SR.Championship classes.
3.Event holders of shows based on pictures MUST hire at least 1 judge if they are to enter their own horses.People who do not conform to this rule will face serious consequences.
4.The welfare of the breed is formost is all transactions.
5.AHA members will at all times treat the breed with kindess,affection & respect,which The Arabian Breed rightly deserves.
6.Exhibitors and riders will support the judging system as well as the judges at AHA recoginzed shows.If there is cause for any protest, exhibitors will e-mail the AHA president and state facts & proof of cheating or mishandling of the results.The Board Of Directors will then review the facts and provide a verdict.
7.Qualified judges must understand and have a thorough knowledge of rules provided by the AHA and H!L. As well as specifics for classes that they will judge.
8.Nobody should attempt to influence any actions taken by the AHA Board Of Directors by intimidation of any sort.
9.Written Approval by the AHA must be given if one was to hold an All-Arabian Show during the same dates as The Buckeye,Scottsdale and The Nationals.
10.The AHA's name will not be associated with any Arabian Horse Events/Activities that are not recognized or sponsered by the AHA.
11.No person will be entitled to use the AHA's logos,symbols & graphics without recieving permission from either the President or Vice-President.
12.Neglect and/or Mistreatement of any Arabian Horse is strictly prohibited. Mistreatement means any Arabian Horse undergoing unjustifiable pain and suffering. Neglect is failure to provide water,food,protection,exercise,and any other care that is nessaciary for a horse.
13.The owners of SCID carrying horses must not offer breedings,ownership or lease without notifiying every party involved.If a foal is born posistive,the mare owner must contact the stallion owner about the finding.
14.A rider's conduct at any show,shall not affect their ride or how their horse's are placed.
15.Nobody should try and attempt to influence the judges during an event.Judges will not base their descions on infulence.Any cases of influence will be reported to the AHA and the parties involved will recieve severe punishment.
If any mishandling of results or cheating is found,anybody who is involoved will suffer severe consequences such as a 1 + year ban from the AHA & AHA recognized shows.
Chapter 11 - Awards & Titles
Breeders Of The Year:
This award is given to breeders who have bred extraordinary horses and who's love of the Arabian breed has inspired many.The Board Of Directors will vote and nominate various breeders who they think have made a difference in the Arabian breed.
Arabian & Half-Arabian Horses of The Year:
These awards, one for the purebred Arabian and one for the Half-Arabian, are based on the amount of AHA Points that the horse attains throughout the show season (January to December). The horse with the most points in each category (purebred or half) will win an award. Contact the AHA for more information.
AHA Legions Of Honour:
NOTE: These points are kept entirely separate from regular H!L points!
AHA Legions Of Honour will be awarded to individual stallions, mares & geldings based on a point system. Horses will add various signs after their names depending on the amount of AHA points they have.Please note that ONLY points earned in AHA Approved shows may count.
For each Legion obtained by a horse, the owner is given $250. When a horse achieves its Legion of Masters, the owner receives $1,000. To receive the money and officialize the Legion, send the horse's name and total AHA points to chelseawesson@yahoo.com.
+ Legion Of Honor Champion
+/ Legion Of Supreme Honor Champion
++ Legion Of Excellence Champion
+++ Legion Of Supreme Merit Champion
++++ Legion Of Masters Champion
150-300pts Legion Of Honour Champion
300-450pts Legion Of Supreme Honour Champion
450-650pts Legion Of Excellence Champion
650-900pts Legion Of Supreme Merit Champion
900-3,000 and over Legion Of Masters Champion (a '/' is added for every 1,000 AHA points over 3,000)
Before you add these titles to the end of your horse's name,you must first e-mail the AHA and confirm your horse's achievement.
AHA Legion Point System for AHA shows:
Scottsdale/Buckeye
Champion: 10pts
Reserve Champion: 8pts
Top Ten: 2 pts
Regionals
Champion: 10pts
Reserve Champion: 8pts
Top Five: 5pts
Arabian Classics
Champion: 10pts
Reserve Champion: 8pts
Top Five: 3 pts
Nationals (HL, Australian & Sport Horse)
Champion: 50pts
Reserve Champion: 25pts
Top Ten: 10pts
Class "A" Shows
Champion: 5pts
Reserve Champion: 2pts
Top Ten: 1pt
Salon du Cheval
Champion: 75pts
Reserve: 50 pts
Top Ten: 25 pts
Chapter 12 - AHA Approved Shows
Scottsdale
The Buckeye
Australian Nationals
Arabian Classics
Sport Horse Nationals
H!L Nationals
Salon du Cheval (World Championships)
Regionals(Regions I & II)
AHA-Approved Shows
Chapter 13 Board Of Directors
Coming soon!
Chapter 14 - Contacts
Regional Directors:
Region I:
Chelsea W., Windblown Arabians
windblownarabians@yahoo.com
Region II:
Needed!
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