Participation-based qualifying approved
for
2012 World Championship Paint Horse Shows
Decision to cultivate increased activity at regional level APHA-approved shows
Fort Worth, TX—In advance of the American Paint Horse
Association’s (APHA) annual Workshop in Grapevine, Texas, June
3-5, the Association’s Executive Committee met to vote upon a
revised proposal for World Show qualifying.
APHA Senior Director of Show & Contest Holly Nelson made the
formal announcement during a Friday morning meeting to the Board
of Directors that beginning in 2012, qualification will be
required at APHA World Shows.
Regional Clubs are the heart of the APHA, and support of
these grassroots clubs is vital to the growth of the Paint Horse
industry. APHA’s qualifying is strictly participation-based, and
on the horse only. This is a multi-tiered benefit, by
encouraging people to get involved with clubs in their area,
thereby building entries for regional APHA-approved shows
throughout the year, as well as providing a selling point to
potential buyers for horses that have been qualified.
World Show qualifying is not a new point of discussion, and
has been under consideration for quite some time. During
discussion of a participation-based World Show qualifying
concept at the 2009 Convention, the Amateur, Youth, Breed
Improvement and Show & Contest committees were all in favor of
the concept. Their support continued at the 2010 Workshop along
with additional committees reporting strong support during the
closing meeting.
Of the APHA membership who participated in a survey to
solicit input on World Show qualification, in the fourth quarter
of 2009, two-thirds (66.21%) were in favor of a
participation-based qualification system in all divisions for
the World Championship Shows. An overwhelming number agreed that
4 events and 8 judges were the ideal scenario for the
participation-based qualifying. Also at that time, the majority
(56%) of respondents felt that both horse and rider should be
required to qualify—although the final approved version requires
only the horse to qualify.
Qualification Criteria:
- All horses (Regular Registry and Solid Paint-Bred)
must qualify to participate at the World Championship Paint
Horse Shows. (See #5 for exceptions.) This is done by
competing at four (4) different APHA-approved show events,
with a minimum of eight (8) judges total during the
qualifying period. Horses may be shown in any state,
regardless of residence, to qualify—participation is the
key.
Example: A two-day, two-judge show held Saturday
and Sunday counts as one show event. A four-judge POR counts
as one show event. Two back-to-back two-judge shows count as
two events total. In each case, the number of judges may be
counted towards the minimum judge requirement.
Special events held with APHA dual-approval (i.e. an NRHA
reining with APHA dual-approval or NSBA classes with APHA
dual-approval, etc.) count toward the qualification
requirements. Paint Alternative Competition-approved events
do not count toward qualification.
Note: All owners
must be APHA members at the time of the show in order for
that show to count towards the show requirement for
qualification.
- Qualification Period:
a.
Summer World Show – qualifying period is from April 1
through March 31 of the World Show year.
b. Fall World Show – qualifying period is from August 1
through July 31 of the World Show year.
- Horses are not required to qualify in specific
events in any division. Any qualified horse may be shown in
any class at the World Show in any division in which they
are eligible. Horses will show in their appropriate age
division at the world shows, regardless of the qualifying
division.
- Exhibitors are not required to qualify. Any
exhibitor may show any qualified horse in any class at the
World Show in any division. Amateur and Youth eligibility
and ownership rules apply.
- Horses being shown in the following classes are
not required to qualify due to time restraints and age of
horse:
• Weanling halter
•
Yearling halter
• Yearling Longe Line and
Yearling In-Hand Trail
• 2-Year-Old
performance classes
• 3-Year-Old performance
classes
Note: Additional exceptions will be
determined by zone, based on classes not offered during the
qualifying year in the owner’s zone. Exemption will be
granted to horses whose owners reside in that zone only in
the classes that were not held. If a horse is qualified by
the exemption, the horse must be entered in that class to be
eligible to compete at the World Show. Example: roping,
cutting, over fences, etc. in certain areas.
- Specialty classes (including Youth Leadline,
Parents Western Pleasure, Challenge, Sweepstakes, slots and
futurity classes) do not require horse qualification to
enter; although if regular classes are also to be entered,
then the horse must qualify.
At no time will the number of points or lack thereof be
considered for qualification. Participation at APHA-approved
shows is the only basis for qualification.
Additional questions about the participation-based World Show
qualifying can be directed to the APHA Performance Department at
(817) 834-2742, extension 773.
More about the American Paint Horse Association
Since APHA was founded 48 years ago, it has registered nearly 1
million American Paint Horses at a rate of around 30,000 horses
per year. The Association currently serves approximately 76,000
active members in 59 nations and territories. APHA works not
only to record Paint Horse pedigrees, but also to preserve and
promote the history, breeding, training, racing, showing, sales
and enjoyment of American Paint Horses.
To learn more about APHA and becoming a member, contact the
Association at (817) 834-2742 or visit
apha.com.
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