Sponsoring an APHA approved show.

Any individual or organization may host a single or two judged show or Specialty Event. Only regional clubs may host multi-judged shows, Paint-O-Ramas, and Zone-O-Ramas.

Steps to gaining APHA approval for your show:

1. Verify available show dates by e-mailing the Show Approval Manager or calling 817-834-2742, ext. 245.
2. Fill out the Show Application & Instructions, and complete the class list after studying the Show Management Notebook.
3. Choose your judge(s) from the Approved Judges list. Judges cannot judge within 200 miles within 30 days, nor can judges officiate 2 consecutive times at the same show or set of shows.
   
   View a sample judging contract
   
4. Hire a Show Secretary. Click here for a list of Professional Show Secretaries who can be hired by Clubs, Organizations, Individuals and Show Committees
5. Prepare a show bill or premium list to be submitted with your application. View Minimum requirements here
   Sample Show Bill 1 & Show Bill 2.
   

   Other classes may be selected from the Approved Classes/Codes list.

6. If your show is offering futurities, you may want to complete the Futurity Form.
7. Submit your application with applicable fees to:
   

   APHA, attn: Linda Knowles
   PO Box 961023
   Fort Worth, TX 76161

   Fee Schedule: Per show/judge
   Application Submitted	Members	Non-Members
   90 days or more before show date	$25.00	$75.00
   60-89 days	$100.00*	$200.00*
   30-59 days	$175.00*	$350.00*

   *Includes Late Fee

   To avoid late fees, submit you application at least 90 days prior to your desired show date.

8. Once your show has been approved, the secretary will be notified and sent additional information needed to host the show. If you need to make show corrections, please fill out the Show Approval
   Correction Form.
9. Planning for the future: If you plan on hosting your show again next year, please be aware that dates are assigned based on week numbers, as they fall in the calendar. Week 1 includes the first Sunday in January. Click on the Three Year Calendar to view show week numbers for the next several years. For example: In 2011, July 2 and 3 fall into week #27. In 2012, June 30 – July 1 will be week #27. The calendar will shift a week in 2013.

If you would like to host a special event (Working Ranch Horse Competition, team roping, reining etc . . .) please follow steps 1-7 after reading these requirements for Special Events.

If you will be hosting a Zone-O-Rama, please read this additional info.