OQHA is pleased to announce that Area 1, 2 and EOQHA will be
offering a full Rookie Class list at their approved AQHA shows
for the 2012 show season. Rookie classes will also be offered
at the All novice shows (OQHA & EOQHA) in 2012.
With the addition of the Rookie classes, there seems to be some
confusion as to eligibility. AQHA's online verification is
close to being ready for the Rookie level, but in the meantime,
exhibitors can check their eligibility by calling AQHA. (806)
376-4811
The purpose of the Rookie level class in
particular is to reach AQHA members of all ages and riding
levels. By developing true entry-level classes, this is an way
to introduce new AQHA members, as well as current AQHA
members who have never shown, to the AQHA show scene.
Eligibility for a Rookie-level class depends on both the horse
and the rider's show records:
For a horse to be
eligible to compete in a Rookie-level class, that horse must
have earned fewer than 10 lifetime points in that class in any
division.
For an exhibitor to be eligible to compete in a
Rookie-level class, that exhibitor must have earned fewer than
10 lifetime points in that class in any division.
Thus, to
compete in a Rookie level class, the horse and rider must each
have earned fewer than 10 points in that particular class. Open,
amateur, Novice amateur, youth, Novice youth and Rookie-level
points all count toward Rookie-level eligibility.
If you
have any questions pertaining to Rookie classes in Ontario,
please contact Shawna Crawford
E-mail or
613-838-3234. |
