Special Events

SC-096. Special Paint Events. Organizations or individuals wishing to stage or sponsor Special Events (i.e. team pennings, cuttings, reinings, team ropings, etc.) must obtain approval of the APHA if the results of such events are to be recognized and points are to be awarded to the horses which place sufficiently high in that event. Approval does not carry over from year to year, but must be obtained for each individual event. All rules and regulations and fees pertaining to APHA shows will be followed in APHA Special Events. See Rules SC-301 for Working Ranch Horse Competition.

1. A special event is limited to two judges in the arena at any given time and held on one day.
2. Mileage restriction: Rule SC-090.I.applies only if the regular APHA approved show includes the special event classes.
3. A special event can be held on contiguous dates and within 250 miles of any other APHA-approved show. However, a maximum of 2 special events can be held on contiguous dates and within 250 miles of each other.
4. Maximum events: A maximum of 2 categories as defined by Rule SC-050.A.3, SC325.K.2, AM-030.A or YP-025.A (see below). Classes can be offered in each division (open, solid paint-bred, amateur, youth…) within a category.
5. All other rules in the General Show and Contest section of the APHA Rulebook shall apply.