The official rules of the national cutting horse association are maintained online on the ncha website at this printed hand book is provided as a resource for easy reference to the ncha rules. The 2020 rule book cover honors all the members and volunteers who. Each current member is mailed out a current rule book. The american horse shows association rule book 19941995 inc. They must be entered in their full registered names with registration numbers and. The nrcha derby is a premier event highlighting 4 and 5. Chapter two consists of the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the association. Failure to follow the arsha rule book in conducting events may result in future. This handbook contains corporation bylaws, general rule and regulations and asha event rules with class descriptions. Did you know that if you are an iphone user, you can save the pdf file. The official online version of the rules is controlling and should be consulted for the most uptodate version of the rules. On june 3, 1965, the american paint stock horse association and the amer ican paint quarter horse association consolidated to form the american paint horse association. Minor children under the age of 18 andor enrolled in high school andor spouses of fulltime employees under a corporate ranch membership will be eligible to show horses owned by the ranch provided the related employee is included on the corporate membership and the horse has a valid competition license. Visit american ranch horse association for rule book and class information.
Arha is a national association that promotes and values the truly versatile working ranch type horse. Horse ownership rules apply relevant to class entered. A close examination of how the asha classes are conducted and evaluated will reveal a real effort to keep a horse as natural as possible while still training him to. To be eligible for ranch horse of the year award, you must have a minimum of 25 points in class. Rule book and videos arkansas ranch and stock horse. The growth of the breed in numbers, in stature and in public acceptance is an indication of the fulfillment of the need. To allow employees to celebrate good friday with family, the association will be closed friday, april 10. Please take a few minutes to read as there have been several updates and major rule changes. Some standalone clinics have live cattle for cow horse. The association provides a friendly, family oriented environment where the ranch horses can compete and exhibit their unique skills and abilities. Stock horse of texas is designed for riders of all experiences to learn and compete in an environment that is friendly, affordable and designed to fit all levels of riding. Since it is anticipated that in most instances the user of this rule book will be. The new rule book will be available and mailed out the week of the 21st. Stock horse of texas shtx is the oldest versatile stock horse association in the country a true original that continues to innovate.
Whether you are interested in conformation classes, showmanship, horsemanship, trail, reining, cutting or other cattle classes, we have something for everyone. If you cannot locate a form, please contact the arha office at. In 1973 the hawaii horse show association introduced yearend awards to encourage active participation in horse shows and to reward the top performers for. Arha the 2016 arha rulebook has been updated and revised. Hereafter, the apha included all horses with registration papers in the apsha and apqha. Membership in amha is available to all persons who subscribe to the objectives of the american miniature horse association, agree to abide by its rules and regulations, and who apply for membership. The united states trotting association announced friday april 10 that it has endorsed the passage of the safeguard american food exports safe act of 2019 h. Includes information on programs sponsored by the aqha including youth, american quarter horse racing, american quarter horse showing, and recreational riding. All exhibitors participating in asha events must be a member in good standing with the american stock horse association. The growth of the breed in numbers, in stature and in public acceptance is an indication of the ful fillment of the need. The stock horse of texas association was created to promote and support the concept of the versatile stock horse. The louisiana stock horse association was started by fellow horsemen to offer affordable, fun, and standardized ranch horse riding clinics and competitions. See current rule book for more information on year end awards and titles.
Our standalone clinics offer a small group setting that focuses on fundamentals as well as skills used in the four stock horse events. Shows schedule and events for louisiana stock horse association sponsors contact us hall of fame news rule book membership app home. Chapter sb american saddlebred horse division subchapter sb1 general qualifications sb101 eligibility 1. Feb 22, 2017 a horse already registered with the british morgan horse society, the swedish morgan horse association, or under the provisions of the live stock pedigree act by the office of canadian national live stock records in the stud book of the canadian morgan horse association, inc.
Stock horse of texas pattern book note about stock. Listing of upcoming events and competitions, member clubs, and associated links. In keeping with the concept of a four event, versatile stock horse, asha has. We hope our members from around the world are safe and healthy during this unprecedented time.
The amha is chartered under the laws of the state of texas as a nonprofit corporation. A horse already registered with the british morgan horse society, the swedish morgan horse association, or under the provisions of the live stock pedigree act by the office of canadian national live stock records in the stud book of the canadian morgan horse association, inc. While american ranch horse association forms are placed throughout the website, they have also been included in this one convenient place. The horse owners current membership card, if you are not the owner. It began on january 20, 1917, as the association of american horse shows, later changed to the american horse shows association ahsa. The american horse shows association rule book 19941995. From the elite competitor to the backyard companion the horse for you is the american saddlebred. This edition of the apha official rule book contains the governing rules pertaining to.
We hope you all enjoy this video of our team doing what we love here is a little glimpse of what its like to be a member of the university of arkansas ranch horse team. Official rule book of the amha american miniature horse. Irha is the state affiliate for the american ranch horse association. In order to compete, all horses must be registered with the american saddlebred registry or the canadian live stock records corporation. The national reined cow horse association is seeking a community partner to host the 2021 nrcha derby. The united states equestrian federation usef or us equestrian is the national governing body for most equestrian sports in the united states. Rule changes and clarifications effective jan 1, 2014 are shaded in gray. In a kitchen 50 years ago, rebecca tyler lockhart began her quest to establish a breed registry for stock type paint horses. The american stock horse association we ride sport and.
Dec 07, 2015 the 2016 arha rulebook has been updated and revised and goes into effect january 1, 2016. Chapter one is a compilation of the rules and regulations of the united states trotting association. It will be available online as well as in hard copy. The american horse shows association rule book 1941 horses on. All horses must have an asha competition license in order to compete. Official rulebook of the american miniature horse association amha rulebook pdf click the link to access or download. Affiliation with american stock horse association the western states stock horse agrees to affiliate, cooperate with and aid in every way possible the programs and functions of the american stock horse association and to uphold the policies, rules and regulations of the asha. Learn more about the magnificent american saddlebred. In addition to direction for judges, the rule book also provides guidelines for. Welcome to the indiana ranch horse association s official website. The association is dedicated to enhancing the pleasure of owning and riding horses through creating better. The ncha rule book provides a means by which horses are judged as it spells out definite penalties and credits in order to provide a fair basis for judging contests. Stock horse of texas pattern book pattern iv note about stock.
A close examination of how the asha classes are conducted and evaluated will reveal a real effort to keep a horse as natural as possible while still training him to be correct and precise. The pat tern may be started either to the right or left direction. Official breed registry and membership association for the american quarter horse. Stock horse of texas association po box 549, archer city, tx 76351 phone. The american stock horse association was chartered as a nonprofit organization. The arha board of directors is committed to continuing this growth and the growth. The arkansas ranch and stock horse association is committed to the humane and proper treatment of all animals. Discover your joy and start your saddlebred story today. All year end awards will be presented at the national year end awards banquet held in january.
If a showbillevent flyer is available for the show, it will be viewable by clicking on the attachment. It was not until the 1948 rule book that stewards were written in, however, and not until the 1960 rule book that licensing of stewards was in place and recognized in the rules. American stock horse association, sweetwater, texas. You may be an entrylevel rider, someone who has ridden your entire life, or a professional in the horse industry looking to to improve. See more of official american paint horse association on facebook. This edition of the apha official rule book contains the governing rules pertaining to registration, shows, races, youth and amateur programs, and provisions for.
The american stock horse association asha is an outgrowth of a. The stock horse of texas association was created to promote and. In february 1933 the original name, the association of american horse shows, inc. American stock horse association university of arkansas dale bumpers college of agricultural, food and life sciences pauline whitaker animal science center. On february 16, 1962, a group of 17 convened and laid the foundation for the american paint stock horse association. Welcome to the national stock horse association the national stock horse association was founded in 2004 with the goal of producing premier stock horse competitions, while promoting our sport, our western heritage and the rich history of the stock horse and its origination from the spanish vaquero tradition. We are open to all horse lovers of any skill level. Stock horse of texas hosts standalone clinics, as well as shows paired with a oneday clinic. The asha format is designed to be positive and straight forward always encouraging growth and improvement. American stock horse association po box 1548 sweetwater, tx 79556 phone. This suggestion never became effective, but it revealed a need which existed even then, and which finally found a solution in the provision for american horse shows association stewards publicized in the 1948 rule book. Any discrepancies or rules not found in this rulebook, should refer to arha and.
All new and renewing members will receive a printed copy the mail. Amha rulebook pdf click the link to access or download. The american quarter horse association was organized in 1940 to collect, record and preserve the. Shows schedule and events for louisiana stock horse association. The american stock horse association is dedicated to preserving western traditions and offers an atmosphere that is not typical of horse shows. Mtsu tennessee livestock center murfreesboro, tn stacey hooper stacey. American stock horse association po box 1548, sweetwater, texas 79556 rated 4. We thank the american quarter horse association, the pinto horse association of america, the pony of the americas club, the national snaffle bit association, the national reining horse association, the racking horse breeders association of america, the inter. Check with each charter on their membership requirements and horse health documents such as negative coggins and a current health certificate from your vet.
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