Arabian Horse Association Omnibus - Sport Horse Nationals , July 2026

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SEPTEMBER 6-12, 2026 | WILLIMINGTON, OH

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APAHA PREAMBLE

We, as Professional and Amateur Horsemen of the Arabian Horse Association, pledge to assume a positive role as leaders in the Arabian horse community. While achieving the goals of promoting, showing, and caring for the horse, we shall protect the health, image, and welfare of the breed.

Therefore, we set forth the following standards:

HORSEMEN’S STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

We shall comply with and actively encourage all Professional and Amateur Horsemen to adhere to all rules and regulations of AHA, USEF, CAHR, and EC.

We shall instill confidence, trust, and mutual respect in our clients, fellow exhibitors, and the public by a commitment to ethical practice and avoidance of any action conducive to discrediting the Arabian horse, AHA, or our fellow horsemen.

We shall ensure that the welfare of the Arabian horse is paramount and that every Arabian horse be treated humanely and with dignity, respect, and compassion.

As Horsemen we agree that it is our obligation, not only to the horse, but to each other, to have a reciprocal relationship wherein we are compelled to comment to our peers on their actions as well as be receptive of comments on our actions, if those actions might be perceived or interpreted as abusive or inappropriate.

There should be no malicious force during training. Good horsemanship teaches a horse to respond to the aids with confidence. Abusive practices are those that inflict injury or result in intimidation and fear. This may include jerking, spurring, or whipping when employed in a manner that increases a horse’s fear, confusion, or distress.

While most types of tack and training methods are not themselves abusive, we understand that anything used wrongly, overused, or over done can prove to be abusive or perceived to be abusive by onlookers.

The duration of training sessions should take into account climate conditions, intensity of work, footing and the condition of each horse to ensure there is no undue stress.

We shall conduct all business affairs with integrity, sincerity, and accuracy in an open and forthright manner.

We shall act with integrity in financial dealings with clients, professionals, and the public. We shall employ a policy of full disclosure to our horse’s owners, as well as potential buyers, about all facts and knowledge regarding a horse they own or are considering purchasing. Horsemen will never perform, condone, or allow surgical alteration or procedure on an Arabian horse unless professionally prescribed by a licensed veterinarian, and then, only for the survival or threatened health of an Arabian or Half-Arabian horse. This includes the altering of the natural carriage of the tail, which is one of our breed standards and characteristics.

Horsemen will not administer to any horse engaged in competition drugs or medications that give an unfair competitive advantage or serve no required therapeutic purpose.

JULY

SEPT

OCT

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AHA OFFICALS/STAFF

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lisa Blackstone President

Duane Esser Vice President

Bruce M Johnson

Vice President At-Large

Peter R Conway Vice President At-Large

Ralph Manning Treasurer

Elizaeth Haar

Secretary

Deborah Johnson Immediate Past President

Chris Lallo

Christy Caspers

Director

Director

Joe Kinnarney Director

Michelle Pease Paulsen Western Regional Director

Claude Clark Central Regional Director

Michael Wilson

Eastern Regional Director

Jim Hagale Director At-Large

NATIONAL COUNCIL

Debbie Price

Katie Russell

Marjie Becker

Peggy Weems

Michelle Pease-Paulson

Claude Clark

Mary Lou Houge

Region 1

Region 2

Region 3

Region 4

Region 5

Region 6

Region 7

Jim Porcher Region 8

Deborah Cinotto Region 9

Hillary Hoffman Region 10

Tony Reid

Michael Wilson

Ronald Gekiere

David Daugherty

Kimberly S. Dickenson

Lurline Combs

Donna Kavanagh

Josh Schildroth

JUDGES & STEWARDS SELECTION COMMITTEE

Judges & Stewards Commissioner

Region 11

Region 12

Region 13

Region 14

Region 15

Region 16

Region 17

Region 18

EVENT NUMBERS

These shows are recognized by the Arabian Horse Association

Youth & Mid Summer Nationals #16725

Sport Horse Nationals #16726

U.S. Nationals ................................. #16727

Regular Member United States Equestrian Federation Arabian Division.

Youth & Mid Summer Nationals 7318 USDF 7318 / WDAA 26-267

Sport Horse Nationals 317471 USDF 317471 / WDAA 26-266

U.S. Nationals 206

AHA STAFF

Chief Executive Officer

Taryl O’Shea (303)696-4508 Taryl.O’Shea@arabianhorses.org

NATIONAL EVENTS NationalEvents@ArabianHorses.org

Director of Corporate & Senior National Events & Marketing Manager

Paige Lockard (720) 648-9220 Paige.Lockard@ArabianHorses.org

National Events Coordinator

Elise Sosa (303) 696-4519

Elise.Sosa@ArabianHorses.org

National Show Secretary

Marlene Kriegbaum (303) 696-4501

Marlene.Kriegbaum@ArabianHorses.org

Marketing Coordinator

Savana Linder (303) 696-4581 Savana.Linder@ArabianHorses.org

Youth & Family Programs

Abby Carpenter .

Mary Jane Brown (720) 495-0646

Administrative Assistant

Mary-Jane.Brown@arabianhorses.org

Mary Smith (303) 696-4539

Mary.Smith@ArabianHorses.org

Howard Schatzberg, Chair AZ

Deborah Cinotto TX

Scott Christmas MI

Ronald Gekiere MI

Matt Kwapich ......................................... NM

Carl Malicote .......................................... SC

The Judges & Stewards Commissioner is responsible for handling written and signed complaints relating to the judges’, stewards’, and other show officials’ conduct when filed by exhibitors, show officials, AHA members or others, and when accompanied by the filing fee. (Res. 5-90) Other comments, compliments, questions, inquiries are encouraged when appropriate (no filing fee required). Write to: AHA, Judges & Stewards Commissioner, 6030 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111; call (303) 696-4539.

(303) 696-4509

Abby.Carpenter@ArabianHorses.org

CONTACT INFO

Arabian Horse Association

6030 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303)696-4500 phone • (303) 696-4599 fax NationalEvents@ArabianHorses.org www.ArabianHorses.org

2026 GENERAL RULES FOR ALL NATIONALS SHOWS

EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN, WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT USEF/EC RULE BOOK, WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.

ANY CHANGES OR CORRECTIONS AFTER THE PUBLICATION OF THE OMNIBUS FOR ANY RULES WILL AUTOMATICALLY BECOME PART OF THIS PRIZE LIST AND WILL APPEAR ON THE AHA WEBSITE (WWW.ARABIANHORSES.ORG).

The Youth & Mid Summer Nationals, Sport Horse Nationals, and U.S. Nationals are conducted in accordance with the rules of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). The official rulebook of each organization will prevail for all shows, particularly the Arabian, Half-Arabian, and Anglo-Arabian Horse Division and the rules of the Arabian Horse Association.

Every participant in each show is responsible for knowledge of these rules and is subject to these rules. The Show Commissions reserve the right to make changes to what is listed in the omnibus at any time.

For assistance, please call the AHA office at (303) 696-4500 (option 1), or fax at (303) 696-4599, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Mountain Time), or e-mail us at NationalEvents@ArabianHorses.org.

MICROCHIPPING POSTPONED

The US Equestrian Board of Directors approved a new microchipping rule during the 2023 Mid-Year Board meeting. Beginning December 1, 2026, under GR1101.1., all horses competing in USEF licensed or endorsed competitions must be microchipped with a 15-digit ISO compliant 11784/11785 chip.

www.usef.org/compete/resources-forms/competition-management/competition-safety-biosecurity/microchipping

GR 1 AHA INDEMNITY & NONRESPONSIBILITY CLAUSES

All entries are accepted with the understanding that the Arabian Horse Association and State Fair Park, World Equestrian Center, and Tulsa Expo Square, their officers, officials, and employees will not be held responsi-

ble for any loss, damage, or injury to any exhibitor, his or her agent or employee, or to any horse or any article of any kind. The exhibitor will be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to any person, animal, or property occasioned by him/her, his/her agents or employees, or by any animal owned or exhibited by him/her, and shall indemnify the Arabian Horse Association and State Fair Park, World Equestrian Center, Tulsa Expo Square against any and all loss, damages and liability thus occasioned, including, but not limited to any and all legal costs, including attorney fees, which may be incurred as a result. The submission of any official entry form to the show secretary shall constitute an acceptance of these provisions by each person or agent signing the entry form.

VIOLATIONS Please refer to GR 48

GR 2 ADMISSION TO THE RING & CONTROLLED PADDOCK PROCEDURE

No one will be permitted to enter the ring except class participants, judges, their assistants, and show officials. Attendants and grooms may enter the ring only when summoned by judges’ order. Attendants and grooms who enter the ring shall be considered a part of the showing team and must be neatly dressed in proper show attire, wearing unmarked dusters at all times when they are in the ring.

Only standard grooming equipment will be allowed in this area. There will be no whips, noisemakers, or other such equipment, devices, or objects in the in-gate area that might disturb or create a hazard to horses or handlers except a show whip carried properly by a handler.

1. FOR PERFORMANCE CLASSES

At the discretion of Show Management, the order of entry into the ring may be predetermined for any class. A maximum of two grooms and one handler per horse will be allowed at the in-gate area.

2. FOR IN-HAND CLASSES

In all breeding and in-hand classes, the order of go will be determined and posted by the horse’s birth date from oldest to youngest. Entries will enter in the order as posted and will be inspected for signs of abuse by the Show Steward immediately prior to entrance into the ring for judging. The manner of inspection will be at the discretion of Show Management.

Performance Halter Order of go will be at the discretion of competition management and may be on open cards.

3. CONTROLLED PADDOCK

Please refer to Youth and Mid Summer for additional rules. The one specified person assisting with the entrance of in-hand horses into the ring will be allowed to use only the same length whip and appendages as are currently allowed for the individual handling the horse. Rule reference AR114.2: Whips are to be no longer than 6’ including snapper/lash/appendage. Small appendages (no more than 12 inches in length) of ribbon, plastic, etc. are permitted. The designated person will not hit or use any other objects, such as trash cans, walls, etc., to make any noise. In addition, effective immediately, the use of plastic or paper bags of any type or size is prohibited in assisting with entrance(s) into the arena. It is the responsibility of Show Management, along with the USEF Steward(s) to ensure the “designated person” understands this policy and their role. Should this rule/ policy be violated, a warning card may be issued to both the handler and the designated person or groom who initiates this violation.

GR 3 ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION PROGRAM CLASSES

***A horse that is co-owned by two distinct non-family members per USEF AR110.e. 1 – 10 cannot be shown in the ABS AAOTR/AOTR Jackpot Classes, ABS AAOTH Performance Halter Classes or Performance Maturity AAOTR Classes at any National Show.

1. ARABIAN BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES (ABS) CLASSES

All Horses entering into Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes (ABS) classes must be Sweepstakes enrolled either as a Breeding Entry (BE) or an Original Entry (OE). Arabian Yearlings must be Breeding Entries (BE).

ARABIAN BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES PRIZE MONEY

Classes that are eligible for Sweepstakes prize money will be designated in the class list and in the time schedule.

Sweepstakes Prize Money is available in Sweepstakes designated classes. Horses that are enrolled as a Breeding Entry (BE) or Original Entry (OE) and place in the class are eligible to receive prize money.

The 50% rule is in effect for all designated Sweepstakes classes, with the exception of the ABS Yearling classes, ABS Green Working Hunter Derby, ABS Dressage Prospect Incentive, the ABS AAOTR/AOTR Jackpot Classes, and the ABS AAOTH Performance Halter Classes.

The Sweepstakes Commission reserves the right to pay the dollar amounts printed in the online version of the AHA Handbook in the event the incorrect dollar amount is announced or presented in the center ring.

Any and all disputes which arise regarding the Sweepstakes program will be presented to the Sweepstakes Commission for resolution and their determination will be final.

2. NATIONAL PERFORMANCE FUTURITY/ MATURITY/DERBY

Horses must be registered with AHA, CAHR, or CPAR and possess a current Certificate of Registration in order to enroll in the Performance Futurity/Maturity/ Derby Program. In the event a Performance Futurity/ Maturity/Derby Enrollment form is submitted for a horse that is not registered, the form will be returned to the submitter. Upon completion of the registration of the horse (permanent registration number is assigned), the enrollment can be resubmitted. Late fees may apply.

A horse that is co-owned by two distinct non-family members per USEF AR110.e. 1 – 10 cannot be shown in the Performance Maturity AAOTR Classes at any National Show.

Performance Futurity/Maturity/Derby Prize Money. THE 50% RULE IS IN EFFECT for all Performance Futurity/Maturity/Derby classes.

Enrollment in the Performance Futurity/Maturity/Derby is required to be eligible to show in these classes. Enrollment in the Program does not constitute entry into the National Shows.

More information and enrollment forms can be found on the AHA website. www.arabianhorses.org/ competition/prize-money-programs/performance/

The owner must:

1. Enroll the horse into the Performance Futurity/ Maturity/Derby Program. Enrollment into the program must be submitted and paid in full by the close of entries.

2. Enter the horse into the corresponding Performance Futurity/Maturity/Derby class(es) for that National Show and all fees paid including post entry fees by the close of entries.

3. All Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians with a purebred Arabian parent that is competing in the USN Futurity/Maturity/ Derby Classes and the Sport Horse Nationals Maturity Classes must have parentage DNA verified to a purebred Arabian parent and on file at the AHA office before they are allowed to compete.

Nominations are due prior to/including:

Sport Horse Nationals > May 1, June 1, and July 1

Late fees apply after the first of each month.

U.S. Nationals > June 1, July 1, and August 1

Late fees apply after the first of each month.

Enrollments with payment can be emailed to info.comp@arabianhorses.org

In the event a Performance Futurity/Maturity/ Derby Enrollment form is submitted for a horse that is not registered, the form will be returned to the submitter. Upon completion of the registration of the horse (permanent registration number must be assigned, the enrollment can be resubmitted. Late fees will apply.

POST ENTRIES

Nominations postmarked/electronic transactions dated after the original close of entries must

pay the total nomination fee of $745.00 plus an additional $910.00 in late fees per performance class.

NO NOMINATIONS will be accepted after the FIRST show post entry deadline

CHANGING CLASSES (USN ONLY)

A request to change classes postmarked/ electronic transaction dated after August 1 and prior to the original close of U.S. Entries will be allowed with a written request and a $100.00 change fee. A request to change classes after the original close of U.S. National Entries will be allowed with a written request and a $250.00 change fee up until October 1. Class changes will not be allowed for U.S. Nationals after October 1. Written request to change classes must be sent to info.comp@arabianhorses.org

TRANSFERS

For injured horses, transfers can be made to the following year, provided that a written request from the recorded owner and veterinarian statement is received within 10 days prior to the first day of the show (submit to info.comp@ arabianhorses.org). This transfer can only be applied to the same horse with the transfer fee of $100.00. Only the Performance Futurity/ Maturity/Derby fees will transfer from one year to the next.

Substitution of horses is prohibited. All nomination payments are final and non-refundable. Any portion of a nomination payment not postmarked/electronic transaction dated by the due dates will cause that entry to be considered a late entry. There will be no refund of the nomination fee, any portion of a nomination fee or processing fee.

GR 4 AMATEUR OWNER

Please refer to USEF GR 142 (Owner Classes) and GR 123 (Family)

An individual’s age on December 1 will be maintained throughout the entire competition year. Leased horses are not eligible. (Contracts of Sale Bill of Sale will not be accepted in Owner Classes.)

It is unethical to transfer, assist, or facilitate the transfer of a horse with the intent to circumvent the purpose of the rules regarding ownership of horses

shown in the amateur owner and/or junior owner classes. It is also unethical for any AHA member to not provide information relating to the transfer in question that is requested by the Probable Cause Panel or the Ethical Practice Review Board requests.

In determining whether the transfer was unethical, the EPRB may consider, among others, the following:

• The horse returned to the previous owner’s name within a year of the original transfer.

• The horse is being transferred at less than fair market value (the owner will provide proof of the sales amount).

• The prize money went to a person other than the owner or family member.

• The owner or family member did not pay the expenses relating to the upkeep and showing of the horse.

NON-RELATED CO-OWNER

Please refer to USEF AR 110.4.e for complete rules.

Two distinct individuals who are not related may co-owner a horse and show in Owner classes except that no family member of a professional may enter into this relationship.

The ownership must be “and” NOT “or”.

Both distinct non-family owners must be individuals, no Farm or Corporation co-owned horses are eligible.

Both distinct non-family owners must be members of the USEF or Equestrian Canada and hold valid amateur cards or be juniors or a combination of amateur and junior.

This does not extend to the family of these distinct non-family owners.

A horse that is co-owned by two distinct non-family members cannot be shown in a Maturity and Jackpot classes at any AHA National Championship.

An individual member may enter into only two distinct co-owner relationships and compete with these arrangements in Junior Owner and Amateur Owner classes at USEF/EC approved shows.

GR 5 AWARDS

Top Ten Awards will be made regardless of the number of competing entries. However, only awards made to the top 50% (rounded up not to exceed 10 awards) will receive AHA Horse Achievement Award

Points, Amateur Achievement Award Points, High Point Horse Achievement Award points, and High Point Amateur Achievement Award points.

Types of awards are as follows: trophy and championship ribbon to the National Champion; trophy and reserve championship ribbon to the Reserve National Champion; plaques and ribbons for the remainder of the Top Ten for Youth, Mid Summer, Sport Horse, and U.S. Nationals. National Champions and Reserve Champions will NOT receive Top Ten Plaques. Champions and Reserve Champions may purchase a plaque if they wish to do so in the Awards Room.

All horses qualifying for the semi-finals will receive a ribbon from the Preliminary sections (I, II, III). In addition, all horses in the A/B and SF Sections advancing to the SF/F or FNL will be awarded section ribbons.

All awards not claimed by the close of the show will be forfeited with no exceptions. No awards will be mailed. If you are not at the show, please make arrangements for someone to pick up you awards. Refer to GR 17 for Duplicate trophies.

AWARDS CEREMONY

The number of people other than authorized personnel for award photographs for the Championship and Reserve Championship awards at all the National Shows will be determined by each National Show Commission.

AWARDS/SPECIAL

The National Show Commissions will determine if individual prizes and awards will be presented at the National Shows. AHA is not liable for payment of donated prize money paid by an outside organization. Exhibitors are instructed to contact the individual donors to complete any necessary paperwork. Sponsored/Special awards are to be considered separate from the Arabian Horse Association’s prize list for a national event. Therefore, Arabian and Half-Arabian Nationals and the Arabian Horse Association are not liable for providing or presenting any award (printed or otherwise) if a sponsor cancels or is unable to provide the agreed upon award.

GR 6 BEDDING/SHAVINGS

Shavings and feed are available for purchase on the show grounds. Outside shaving, deliveries are not allowed on the show grounds.

GR 7 CANCELLATION OR DATE CHANGE OF SHOW

Show Management reserves the right to change the dates and/or the show’s location or cancel the show altogether. In the event of a cancellation, all entry fees and stall fees will be refunded upon request. (Office fees are non-refundable.) Neither the Show Management nor AHA shall have any liability to any exhibitor, owner, handler, or other person, firm, or corporation by reason of any change or cancellation of the show, except for the return of the fees mentioned above.

GR 8 CLASS INFORMATION

Standard abbreviations

AOTR/AOTH/AOTD

Amateur Owner To Ride/Handle/Drive

AAOTR/AAOTH/AAOTD

Adult Amateur Owner To Ride/Handle/Drive

AOTS

Amateur Owned Trained and Shown

JOTR/JOTH/JOTD

Junior Owner To Ride/Handle/Drive

ATR/ATH/ATD

Amateur To Ride/Handle/Drive

AATR/AATH/AATD

Adult Amateur To Ride/Handle/Drive

JTR/JTH/JTD

Junior To Ride/Handle/Drive

A class is composed of all its sections, including Preliminary (I, II, III), Eliminations (A, B, C), Semi-Finals/ Finals (SF/F), Semi-Finals -1st Go (SF), and Finals2nd/last Go (FNL). Working Hunter Championships are based on points earned from 3 classes (2 over fence classes and 1 under saddle class). Elimination or disqualification from any class does not eliminate a place in the Championship.

Many National classes are divided into sections depending on the number of entries. Please check with the Show Office regarding if a class has sections and which section you have been assigned. If you miss YOUR SECTION, you have missed YOUR CLASS and will not be allowed to advance further. This policy will be strictly enforced.

1. ADDING CLASSES

Additional class entries for pre entered horses cannot be done online and must be submitted on the Official Entry Form for each show. Please check the box indicating this is an added class for a horse already entered.

2. CANCELLATION OF CLASSES

The AHA Convention has established a minimum of three (3) entries for all National classes. The Show Commissions may cancel any class with fewer than three entries.

3. CLASS CALLS

a. The two-minute limit for gate closing will be strictly enforced. The gate will close two minutes after the first horse enters the ring or in cases with large classes taking more than two minutes, after the entry of the final horse in a continuous string of horses.

b. Due to unforeseeable problems with any mechanical device, the public address system and paddock calls over that system must be considered a courtesy. The exhibitor is responsible for ensuring that his/her horse is at the gate at the prescribed time. Every effort will be made to maintain a working public address system to carry class calls; however, no protest will be upheld, nor will any section be changed based on public address malfunction alone.

4. CLASS PROCEDURES

a. Riders in Reining, Trail, Working Cow, Cutting, Dressage, Working Hunter, Jumper, Sport Horse In-Hand, Ranch Riding, and Obstacle Driving classes may show more than one horse in the class.

b. In all other classes including Performance Halter, a horse may be shown in a class (including sections) by only one rider and only one horse per rider.

5. CLASS SCRATCHES & NO SHOWS

PLEASE refer to the fee chart for each show for late scratch fees.

NO SCRATCHES WILL BE ACCEPTED BY PHONE.

PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF YOUR FELLOW EXHIBITORS AND SCRATCH AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Scratching as early as possible enables the show commission to make a timely decision on cancelling sections. Scratches must be recorded with the Show Secretary to be considered official and be in the show office by;

8 PM > the night prior for Morning classes

11 AM > for Afternoon classes

4 PM > for Evening classes

Changes can be made on the AHA app, website or in person at the show office. Exhibitors who scratch at the gate MUST still submit an official form. Scratches not filed by end of the session the class was held will result failure to scratch fee or the no show fee. Refer to the Fee Chart for each show.

6. CLASS SECTIONS

If you have multiple classes on the same day, it is strongly advised to look closely at the schedule and request a section that will work best for your situation. Many sections have been split up in order to aid in conflicts.

a. SECTION, GO FORWARD & DRAW REQUESTS

Exhibitors with possible ring conflicts, when doing their entries online or using the Official Entry Form, should select their desired section.

Only one section at a time can be selected online or on your entry form.

Once at the show, you can request sections for both prelims (I, II, III) and Eliminations (A/B) via the AHA app, website, or in person at the show office.

Sections must be requested up to NOON two days before the section runs. For example, if sections are to run on Wednesday, a request may be submitted up to noon on Monday. Sections will be posted the day before the sectioned classes.

If a section is not specified, random entry selection will be used for assigning sections.

If you miss YOUR SECTION, you have missed YOUR CLASS and will not be allowed to advance further. This policy will be strictly enforced.

b. ONCE

A CLASS HAS BEEN SECTIONED

OR DRAW POSTED Requests for section or working order changes must be handled in the show office as follows:

i. If an exhibitor has a conflict between scheduled classes, the exhibitor must request the change in section or working order at least two (2) sessions before the earliest class. This change must be requested on the official Section Change Form and be filed with the Show Secretary in the Show Office.

ii. Show Management reviews of all requests for changes and their rulings are final. Exhibitors must return to the Show Office to determine if their change request has been granted and must sign the request form indicating they know the action taken relative to their request.

iii. If Show Management creates a conflict with an exhibitor’s scheduled class due to a time change or other adjustment, a section or work order assignment may be changed by Show Management to resolve the conflict. In such a case, the Show Office will try to notify the exhibitor involved of the section/ work order change.

7. CLASS/HORSE SUBSTITUTIONS

Substitutions will follow USEF/EC rules. If the owner wishes to use another horse to replace the deceased, sold, or injured horse, substitutions may be made after the announced date of the closing of entries and will be handled as follows:

a. The Office and the Scoring fee must be paid for the substitute horse. All other fees are transferable.

b. A copy of the veterinary letter and/or a copy of the notification of death or sale (to the appropriate registry) regarding the death or sale of the horse must be provided with the substitution horse’s entry. For an injury, the Vet certificate should give a detailed description of the injury.

c. The classes must be the same type and rider age breaks or level.

d. Additional classes may be entered for which the new horse is qualified. Post-entry rules apply.

8. POST ENTRIES

Please refer to each show’s rules for dates, horse post fees, and added classes. Post entries may not be listed in the program and may not be stalled with horses from the same barn.

9. RIDER/HANDLER/EQUITATION HORSE CHANGES

Please make sure the correct rider is listed and announced for your classes.

Any changes to the entered initial rider, driver, handler, or equitation horse must be recorded with the Show Secretary by:

8 PM > the night prior for Morning classes

11 AM > for Afternoon classes

4 PM > for Evening classes

Changes can be made on the AHA app, on the website, or in person at the show office. Changes after the deadline may result in a late change fee. Refer to the Fee Chart for each show.

Once a class section has run, rider/driver/handler changes for advancing sections are not allowed except for a medical emergency per USEF rules.

For Equitation classes, riders must use the same horse throughout all phases of the competition unless the show veterinarian certifies that the horse used at the beginning is unsound and that the required forms are filed at the Horse Show Office.

10. REFUNDS

All refunds are done after the show unless otherwise requested.

Entries paid with a Credit card will be refunded to the Credit Card used for that entry. Entries paid by check will be refunded by check to the person who cut the check.

CANCELATIONS Cancelations are made upon receipt of a suitable Veterinarian/Doctors certificate on their official letterhead attesting to illness or injury, along with a letter from the exhibitor explaining the circumstances. If an injured horse is enrolled into the Performance Futurity/Maturity/ Derby Program, submit the vet statement to info. comp@arabianhores.org as well as nationalevents@arabianhorses.org.

The fees refunded are as follows: Received at the AHA office by;

a. On or before 30 days prior to the first day of the show. All but the office fee.

b. 29-10 days, only class & class related fees (see exceptions below), 9-90 & USEF fees.

c. After 10 days before the start of the show, no fees returned. You may request the Commission to review in writing and returned to the show office or emailed to nationalevents@arabianhorses.org by the end of the show.

Exception – Halter Futurity (please refer to FUT 102), Performance Futurity/Maturity/Derby fees (please refer to PERF 107.9 and PERF 107.12), and ABS AAOTR Jackpot Fee (please refer to SWP 116.9 and SWP 116.10

In the case of a deceased horse, a copy of the veterinary letter and/or the notification of death (to the appropriate registry) is required before a refund will be made for all fees, except for the office fee, which AHA will retain.

All fees paid for classes canceled by Show Management shall be fully refunded.

Riders not eligible for the level entered (i.e., not a select rider), horses entered in classes where USEF or AHA prohibits cross-entry, or riders entered in the same class multiple times on different horses will not be refunded.

GR 9 CLASS CONFLICTS & GATE HOLDS RING CONFLICT PROCEDURE

Request for Gate Hold MUST be submitted at least 12 hours or 2 sessions prior OR they MAY not be considered.

Definition: A class conflict shall be defined as an exhibitor who has a class in which they have to exhibit a horse in another arena simultaneously.

It may also be defined as a horse with two classes scheduled simultaneously in different arenas.

GATE HOLDS A Gate hold for back-to-back classes in the same ring, or if an exhibitor has a conflict with classes between different rings in the same session, they can request a gate hold at the show office.

If there is a conflict that involves an order of go, if the go order has been posted, a request for a change of go order can be made with the approval of the commissioner and/or steward or a gate hold for the conflicting ring class can be submitted.

All requests MUST be submitted in writing to the show office with conflict details. A commissioner will review the request. The exhibitor requesting the hold must return to the show office to check if the request was granted.

GR 10 HEALTH PROTOCOLS

Exhibitors are advised that All AHA National Shows will follow the current guidelines put in place under the recommendations of the CDC, WHO, USEF, EC, and AHA regarding social distancing and public health that are in place at the time of each National Show. Please check the AHA website for updates.

GR 11 DISCIPLINE

The management reserves the right to remove any horse, owner, lessee, trainer, groom, rider, driver, handler, or family member of the person participating in the show from the show grounds without being liable for compensation of damages.

Any action(s) against a horse that is deemed excessive by a Judge, Steward, or Show Veterinarian in the show ring or anywhere on the competition grounds may be punished by official warning, elimination, or other sanctions that may be deemed appropriate by the Commissions or the Judges & Stewards Commissioner. Such action(s) could include, but are not limited to, excessive use of whips, spurs, or bamboo poles. It is a violation of USEF rules to commit any act or make remarks during the show that are considered offensive or made with the intent to influence or cast aspersions on the judging. (Refer to the current USEF).

Refer to Violations GR 48

GR 12 DISPUTE NOT COVERED BY RULES

Should any question or dispute arise not provided for in the governing rules of USEF or AHA, the question or dispute shall be referred to the Show Committee, whose decision will be final.

GR 13 DISQUALIFICATION

Refer to the current USEF Rule Book. Refer to the current AHA Handbook for clarification on how a disqualified horse is replaced.

GR 14 DNA & DNA TESTING CLASSES REQUIRING DNA

Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians with a purebred Arabian parent must have the DNA type of the horse and the horse’s purebred Arabian parent placed on permanent record with the AHA Registry,

and the horse has been shown to qualify as an offspring of the stated purebred sire or purebred dam through DNA type testing.

DNA testing will be at the owner’s expense and must be on file with the AHA office before the horse will be eligible to compete.

If the DNA is not on file before the class, the horse will be ineligible to be shown. Anglo-Arabians are exempt from the DNA requirement.

The following classes require DNA –Sport Horse Nationals

• HA/AA SH Under Saddle Maturity AOTR U.S. Nationals

Halter Futurity

• HA/AA Futurity Filly CH

• HA/AA Futurity Gelding CH

Performance Futurity

• HA/AA English Pleasure Futurity

• HA/AA Country English Pleasure Futurity

• HA/AA Western Pleasure Futurity

• HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Futurity

• HA/AA Reining Horse Futurity 5 & Under

• A/HA/AA Western Trail Horse Futurity

• HA/AA Ranch Horse Riding

• HA/AA Herd Work

Performance Maturity

• HA/AA English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity

• HA/AA Country English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity

• HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR Maturity

• HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Maturity Derby

• A/HA/AA Open Reining Derby

• HA/AA in the Open Western Trail Derby

Other Association Program Classes

• AEPA Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Futurity

• AWPA Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Futurity

• AWPA Half-Arabian Western Pleasure AOTR Maturity

• AHPA HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Futurity

• AWWA HA/AA Ranch Horse Challenge

• AWWA HA/AA Ranch Horse Rail Pl Discipline

DNA TESTING

The Arabian Horse Association reserves the right to do DNA testing at ANY National Show by collecting hair samples (or blood samples, if necessary) from Arabian, Half-Arabian, or Anglo-Arabian horses. Samples will be collected under the overall supervision of the Registry Services Department. Any questionable results will go through the standard investigation process of that department. Prize money may be withheld pending the outcome of questionable results. All Half-Arabians competing in the Halter Futurity and Performance Futurity/ Maturity/Derby must have the DNA type on the file of the horse and the horse’s purebred Arabian Parent placed on permanent record with the AHA Registry, and the horse has been shown to qualify as an offspring of the purebred sire or purebred dam. DNA must be on file with the AHA office before the horse will be eligible to compete in these classes

GR 15 DOGS & OTHER PETS/ANIMALS

Everyone is held accountable for picking up after their pet. Please be courteous of your fellow exhibitors.

No dogs are allowed in the main arena or paddock area except Companion/Guide Dogs, and in accordance with USEF Rules.

Dogs are not permitted to be loose on competition grounds and must be on a leash or otherwise contained. Individuals must not lead dogs on a leash while mounted.

Dog owners are solely responsible for damages, claims, losses, or actions resulting from their dogs’ behaviors.

Dog owners failing to comply with this rule may be penalized under USEF Chapters 6 and 7, as well as issued warning cards.

The Show Management further reserves the right to fine any exhibitor or farm whose dog is running loose and has to be confined by show officials. The first offense will be up to $50.00. The second offense will be up to $100.00 and expulsion of the animal from the show grounds.

No animals other than horses, dogs, or cats are allowed on the show grounds without the express written consent of the National Show Commission.

No animals other than horses shall be allowed on the grounds for the purpose of being sold.

GR 16 DRUG TESTING, SHOE & HOOF MEASURING

USEF/EC Stewards will NOT provide complimentary hoof measurements at any National Show.

It is the prerogative of Show Management to require drug testing or the inspection of shoes, pads, and/or hoof length for any entry at any time during the show. This is to be accomplished before the horse leaves a prearranged inspection area. All horses competing in the Arabian, Half-Arabian/ Anglo-Arabian Hunter, Jumper, Dressage, Eventing, Combined Driving, Pleasure (Carriage) Driving, Working Western, and Sport Horse Sections are exempt from shoeing regulations. This does not exempt horses that cross-enter any other classes from compliance with applicable shoeing requirements while competing in those classes. See USEF Rulebook for current shoeing and toe length regulations.

Per resolution #24-04, mandatory drug testing will occur at the U.S. Nationals.

GR 17 DUPLICATE TROPHIES

Duplicate Awards may be ordered at any time for any National Show. See each show office for details. All prices include shipping and handling. Forms may be picked up at the Awards Room. The Duplicate Award form can be found on the National Events homepage or please call AHA at (303) 696-4500 (#4), or e-mail NationalEvents@ArabianHorses.org for more information.

GR 18 EMERGENCY CONTACT

AHA and the Show Commissioners advise owners and/or trainers to leave their contact information of where they can be reached for the duration your horses(s) are on grounds for the National Show with either the BARN MANAGER and/or on a card on the stall door preferably BOTH.

GR 19 EXHIBITOR ENTRY INFORMATION

All AHA Official Forms for each show under Exhibitor Information can be found on the AHA website. Exhibitors are advised to use an expedited, traceable mail service when sending entries to ensure their entries are received.

AHA will accept faxed/emailed entries with a valid credit card. However, we strongly discourage faxed entries.Photos of an entry form will not be accepted. Photos and Faxed Copies are often illegible.

DO NOT SUBMIT AN ENTRY BY MORE THAN ONE METHOD OR CREDIT CARDS MAY BE CHARGED MULTIPLE TIMES.

All entries made by the closing date will be acknowledged by email to the person signing as trainer unless otherwise noted on the entry form or via the online entry system. Due to the large volume of entries, your entry cannot be verified by phone or email. If the show acknowledgment is not received two weeks before the first day of the show, please get in touch with AHA immediately.

METERED MAIL

Will only be accepted with an official postmark from the country of origin that indicates the location and date the Postal Service assumed custody of a mail piece, which cancels affixed postage.

NEW 2026 POSTAL INFORMATION

Impact on Postmarking Timing: The date displayed on a machine-applied postmark represents the “date of the first automated processing operation” performed at a processing facility, rather than the date the mail was dropped off.

Ensuring a Postmark on the Date of Delivery :

To assure a postmark is applied on the same day a document is delivered to the USPS, individuals must utilize specific retail services. The final rule outlines the following methods:

• Request a Manual Postmark: Customers may present a mail piece at a retail counter and request a “manual (local) postmark”. This postmark is applied at the time of acceptance, so the date aligns with the date the USPS took possession.

• Postage Validation Imprint (PVI): When a customer pays for postage at a retail counter, the PVI label applied by the employee also indicates the date of acceptance.

• Certificates of Mailing: Customers may purchase a Certificate of Mailing, or use Registered or Certified Mail, to obtain a receipt that serves as evidence of the date the item was presented for mailing

FULL PAYMENT Please do not split any charges for an entry between exhibitors, horses or stables. Doing so will delay the processing of your entries.

All entries must be paid in full when submitted, and payments are processed upon receipt. The entry will be subject to the post-entry fee if payment is not received by the closing date. Fees are in U.S. funds.

Checks and credit cards covering multiple entries need to be accompanied by a detailed description of how the money is to be applied. Please list each horse and the total fees for each horse.

Canadian/International exhibitors must draw checks from a U.S. funds account or preprinted with “U.S. Funds”. Writing “Payable in U.S. Funds” on the check is NOT acceptable.

Credit cards will be charged only for the entry total amount listed in the entry blank. If you leave the Total amount blank, your card will be charged the amount that AHA totals your entry for.

NOTE: Issuing a “bad check” is a criminal offense. Payment made with a returned instrument will be handled under the current AHA Handbook SUS 101.

Any open checks sent with entries will be made out for the amount of the entry and deposited. NO Post-Dated checks will be accepted.

Due to AHA policy, payment information in any format via email or attachment is not advised. To ensure the secure delivery of private information, please FAX (303) 696-4599 all payment information with detailed information on what show and horse(s) it is for.

1. ENTRY REFUSAL

The Show Management reserves the right to refuse, accept conditionally, or cancel any exhibitor’s entries, as stated in the current USEF Rule Book and the current AHA Handbook.

Management reserves the right to deny entry into the ring to any unruly horse or one whose actions threaten to endanger the rider, driver, handler, or other exhibitors or entries.

2. INVALID ENTRIES

The following will be considered an invalid entry and subject to late or post-entry fees:

a. UNREGISTERED HORSES All Horses must have a certificate of registration when entering any National Show. Entries for pending registrations will be held or returned to the sender until the registration is complete. A post-entry fee will be charged if the registration is NOT completed by the show’s first closing date. See each show for further information.

b. Checks or credit cards for a lesser amount than owed.

c. NSF checks and declined credit cards will be charged the current AHA NSF fee (see the AHA Handbook SUS 101.3). If Full payment is not received by the closing deadline or within 7 days of notification of the NSF, the entry is subject to additional fees.

3. ONLINE ENTRIES

PLEASE be careful when entering rider and trainer USEF membership numbers.

a. Online entry is available for all National shows. When the online entry system is ready, an email news flash will be sent. If AHA does not have a current USEF/EC membership on file for you, you may enter “N/A”. However, you must send AHA a copy of all those USEF/EC membership cards. Please include which show and horse it is for.

b. If you have problems entering a horse jointly owned online, please call AHA to link that joint ownership. Once linked, you will be able to enter online.

c. Once your online entry is complete, an email from the AHA shopping cart will confirm your entry and payment with an email to the email address you entered online for all correspondence. If you did not get an email, PLEASE call AHA to confirm your entry.

d. For group stalling for entries completed online, please refer to GR 43 Group Stabling.

4. WHERE TO SEND YOUR ENTRIES

Mail to:

Attn: (Name of National Show) 6030 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

5. ENTRY FORM MUST BE COMPLETE

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY. Entries that are not complete may be returned. If the returned entry form is incomplete and received by the closing date, it will be considered a post-entry. Please see each show for the amount of the post-entry fee.

The entry form is completed with the following:

a. The complete and correct name and address of the registered owner. The owner is defined as the recorded owner listed on the registration papers. Owners may be listed in the name of a stable or farm only if, the stable or farm is the bona fide owner appearing on the horse’s papers, or the stable or farm has been registered with USEF and the number shown on the USEF certificate is noted in the “USEF Farm #” space provided on the entry blank. For entry into any Owner class(es) a USEF Farm Certificate is required and must be sent with the entries.

b. The complete horse information.

c. The complete rider information for all riders.

d. The complete trainer information (must be an adult). If there is no trainer the owner must sign the trainer line.

e. Entry Forms are signed in at least three (3) places. The Owner, Trainer, and Rider signature lines must be signed. All signatures must be an adult (18 or older).

i. In addition, coaches (if applicable) must sign the entry blank.

ii. If applicable, the Minor Exhibitor Consent to Show section must be filled out and signed.

6. INCLUDE WITH YOUR ENTRY

a. PHOTOCOPIES of all registration papers. If the name on the registration papers differs from the person entering the horse, an affidavit, a copy of the sales contract or authorization form is required. Photocopies of signed transfer are not proof of ownership. In owner classes, Contracts of Sale or Bill of Sale will not be acceptable as proof of ownership.

b. PHOTOCOPIES of:

1. USEF Membership Cards for USEF for every Owner, Trainer, Rider, Driver, Handler and Coach (if applicable). A fan member does not meet the USEF membership requirement.

USEF Amateur Cards are required for all individuals riding in Adult Amateur classes. You cannot do a show pass.

USEF SHOW PASSES CAN NO LONGER BE PURCHASED AT THE SHOW AND MUST BE PURCHASED DIRECTLY ONLINE WITH USEF AND LIMITED TO ONE SHOW PASS PER YEAR. To show in subsequent shows, membership is required with Safe Sport.

You can join USEF at the show. Each participant over the age of 18 must have completed Safe Sport.

If there is no trainer, the owner must sign the trainer line.

2. WDAA (Western Dressage Association of America) for every Owner, Trainer, Rider, Driver, Handler, and Coach, if applicable are required for Youth & Sport Horse Nationals) if you are in any Western Dressage class.

3. UPHA membership cards for UPHA riders and trainers.

c. STALL REQUEST FORM See each show for the deadline for group stalling requests. Please submit only one form per group to be stabled together. Forms received after the due date on the form may not be honored. Please check each show and form for the due date for that show. All horses that are not entered into the show (non-competing) must be listed on the stall form.

d. Stalls listed on the stall request form that are NOT PAID FOR with a horse entry, will be invoiced regardless of use and payment due at the show. Refer to GR Stabling #3 for more information.

7. EXHIBITOR CHECK IN & PACKET PICK UP AT THE SHOW

Check each show for the show’s office hours.

All exhibitors/barns are encouraged to make checkin appointments online as soon as you know your arrival date.

8. EXHIBITOR SHOW ACCOUNTS

All exhibitors will be required to leave an open check or credit card, separate from their entries at check-in before show numbers are released to cover early arrival, additional stalls, fines, or penalties incurred at the show.

All open accounts must be closed before the closing of the Show Office before 5 PM on the last day of the show. Exhibitors are encouraged to close out their accounts in person. If the exhibitor does not close out their account, they automatically authorize Management to close their account using the Check or Credit card on file and may assessed a Failure to Close Out fee of $100, and disputes in billing will NOT be considered.

GR 20 EXHIBITOR PARTIES/ALCOHOL

AHA/Show Management will not tolerate illegal activities, including underage drinking, substance abuse, or providing illegal substances to minors on the show grounds. Parents are responsible for their children. Consequences will include removal from the grounds, and authorities will be contacted. Alcoholic beverages may only be purchased through the facility’s authorized concessionaire/liquor license holder. No other alcoholic beverages may be brought onto the grounds, and liquor may be confiscated. Please contact the individual facilities for more information. Refer to Violations GR 48

GR 21 EQUINE HEALTH & VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

Do not submit any Health or Vaccination Certificates with your entries. Keep the certificates in your possession until they are requested. You may be required to show health papers and proof of a negative Coggins test before being allowed to unload horses. Please refer to USEF GR 844

Please check with the state veterinarians of all states you plan to pass through regarding possible restrictions due to current health-related problems and outbreaks. The exhibitor is responsible for being aware of any additional restrictions that may be in place when crossing state/country boundaries.

1. VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

a. At Federation-licensed competitions, horses entering the grounds must be accompanied by documentation of Equine Influenza Virus and

Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within six months prior to entering the stables. Horses not in compliance with this rule may be required to leave the competition grounds upon request by Competition Management.

Documentation should consist of one of the following methods mentioned below. The frequency of vaccine administration should be per the vaccine manufacturers’ or veterinarian’s recommendations. It is recommended that vaccines are administered by or under the direction of a veterinarian.

b. In the case of vaccines administered by a veterinarian, upon request by Competition Management, the exhibitor must provide documentation from the veterinarian documenting that the horse in question received the vaccinations, the name of the vaccines, and the date of vaccine administration.

c. In the case of vaccines administered by a person other than a veterinarian, the exhibitor, upon request by Competition Management, must provide a receipt of the vaccine purchase signed by the owner or agent with care, custody, and control of the horse; the name, serial number, and expiration date of the vaccine; and the date of vaccine administration.

d. In the case of a horse that is unable to receive either of the vaccinations due to a history of adverse reactions, the exhibitor, upon request by Competition Management, must provide a letter from the veterinarian on official letterhead stating that the horse in question cannot be vaccinated due to medical concerns and a log of temperatures taken twice daily for the seven days prior to entering the competition grounds. These horses must also have their temperature taken and logged twice daily while on the competition grounds. The log of temperatures should be provided to the Competition Management, steward, or technical delegate when requested.

2. HEALTH CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

A valid health certificate is required for every horse. All horses six months and older must be accompanied by an official health certificate of state of origin issued by a state, federal, or licensed accredited veterinarian, and such certificate must include a

veterinarian’s statement that examination was made within the past thirty (30) days and revealed the animal to be free from symptoms of any infectious disease or exposure thereto. Each horse must have a negative Coggins test, dated within a year of the showing date.

HORSES FROM CANADA ENTERING

THE U.S.A.

a. All horses require a negative Coggins test, dated and signed by the Health of Animals Veterinarian, within 6 months, a health certificate, signed by your veterinarian, and a Health of Animals Veterinarian within 30 days of entering the U.S.A. The certificate must state that the horse is free of contagious diseases.

b. Foals that are less than 5 months old and accompanied by the mare, require no testing to enter the U.S.A.

c. All horses must be accompanied by a document indicating proof of ownership. A photocopy of the original registration papers must be carried with the horse if the horse is registered.

d. A formal entry must be made if Canadian horses are entering the U.S.A. for breeding or sales purposes. This is done through a customs broker at the Port of Entry. A fee is charged for this service.

e. Canadian horses entering the U.S.A. temporarily are required to fill out a form at the Port of Entry. This may be done by the owner or agent.

f. All horses must submit to inspection when entering the U.S.A. If a Canadian horse is sold to an American buyer, the seller must file an export entry form at the Canadian port before leaving Canada.

g. Some American states have permit regulations, so check with state agricultural authorities to obtain a permit prior to entering the state. In many cases, this can be obtained via telephone.

GR 22 EQUINE SERVICES, VETERINARIAN & FARRIER PERMIT & REGISTRATION

The official veterinarian shall be an AAEP member. He/she shall not rule on soundness in classes he/ she or a family member may have a horse or pony entered or measure any horses or ponies where a conflict of interest may arise due to personal or family interest in the equine. The official veterinarian may be a competitor and will cover the requirements

of USEF. No other veterinarian will be permitted to work on the grounds without registering with the Show Office. Exhibitors wishing to use their private veterinarians must have the veterinarian apply at the Show Office and pay a registration fee before they can work on the grounds. Private Veterinarian applications will be available at the Show Office and must be completed and submitted to the Show Office for written approval. Private veterinarians must be members, in good standing, of the AAEP, licensed in the State or province in which the show is held (proof of license to be submitted with application). They will be required to follow and abide by the AHA, USEF, and AAEP rules and practices.

Equine Service Providers, including Non-Vet and Non-Farrier will be expected to pay their vendor fees that will be set by the National Show Commission of that show will set.

GR 23 FIRE MARSHALL REGULATIONS & SAFETY CODES/STALL DECORATIONS

Refer to Violations GR 48

All electrical extension cords must be at least 14 gauge of the three-wire type. AUTHORIZED ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FOR GROOMING PURPOSES MAY BE USED IN DESIGNATED BARN AREAS ONLY. No unauthorized electrical appliances may be used, and if they are, they will be confiscated.

Emergency fire exit signs cannot be moved, altered, or blocked and MUST remain visible at all times.

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAY NOT BE ALTERED OR TAMPERED WITH UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Exhibitor stalls may have the stall walls covered with non-flammable material only. Proof of flameretardant material must be verified. Please have certification of flame-retardant material.

Only stalls for tack storage, entertainment, or resting can be covered on the top and will require a working smoke detector.

Absolutely no overhead draping of horse stalls is permitted.

Absolutely no concealment or covering stalls except for sitting areas for people, dressing rooms, tack, or storage areas.

Decoration of stalls: exterior stall decorations,

indoor or outdoor, shall not extend more than three (3) feet from the base of the structure unless otherwise allowed in writing by the particular national show management. Movable objects such as chairs can be out another two (2) feet. The exhibitor must provide fire extinguishers. There must be one (1) extinguisher for each two (2) stalls covered with nonflammable materials. No aisleways may be covered overhead. Sleeping areas are to be equipped with a smoke detector and fire extinguisher.

No gas, electric, or propane heaters, tanks, or hot plates are allowed in the stalls or stall area at any time. No exposed element heating appliances, such as immersion heaters or open flames, are permitted.

NO SMOKING is permitted in any arenas or barns.

Parking is not allowed in any fire lanes.

Combustible trash must be removed at least once a day.

All manure and used shavings removed from stalls or trailers must be placed in areas specified by the facility and may NOT be placed in garbage cans.

Any vehicle, truck, or trailer within the fenced area of the barn/tent area or not obeying NO PARKING or FIRE LANE signs in other parts of the grounds will be towed and impounded at the owner’s expense.

STALL DAMAGE: DO NOT PUT NAILS INTO STALL WALLS. Stalls must be vacated in their original condition. STALLS MAY NOT BE STRUCTURALLY ALTERED IN ANY WAY.

Exhibitors will be financially responsible for any alteration/damage to their stalls on the premises.

GR 24 HANDICAPPED & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES

1. Electronic communication devices used for purposes of coaching exhibitors during a competition are prohibited in all classes in the Arabian Division. Exhibitors with a permanent hearing impairment are permitted to use an electronic communication device upon submission of a written certification from a treating medical

professional’s office certifying the permanent hearing impairment and certifying the requirement for an electronic communication device. The medical certification must be provided to the competition Steward within a reasonable time prior to competing who shall attach a copy to the Steward report.

2. Individuals must include their USEF Dispensation Certificate with entries if requiring special adaptations. See USEF Rule Book.

An exhibitor with a disability (other than hearing) will be provided reasonable accommodation upon submission of a written certification from a treating medical professional’s office certifying the disability and identifying the accommodation necessary for the exhibitor to compete safely. The medical certification must be provided to the competition Steward within a reasonable time prior to competing who shall attach a copy to the Steward report.

GR 25 IN-KIND SPONSORSHIP/ PRODUCT DONATIONS

Companies may distribute give-aways through the purchase of commercial exhibit booth space in the Shopping Expo. AHA Corporate Partners and contracted Event Sponsors may provide premiums, products or cash (in the form of added prize money) to exhibitors only with the prior approval of AHA Show Management. All ring presentations must also have the prior approval of AHA Show Management.

GR 26 INSURANCE ADVISORY

Due to the number and quality of horses at the National Shows, we urge each exhibitor to verify their liability insurance coverage and their livestock mortality coverage with their own insurance carrier.

GR 27 LEVELED CLASSES

SELECT, CHOICE & ELITE CLASSES

If a competitor is eligible to compete as a Select/ Choice/Elite Rider in a section on December 1, 2025, said eligibility remains throughout the current competition year.

ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL RIDERS

Please refer to each National show for specific rules regarding Leveling up.

MAY level up to a higher level (USEF AR110.2.g), but rider may only ride 1 level on the same horse. i.e. A Choice Western Pleasure rider may level up to Western Pleasure Elite but can’t ride both Choice & Elite Western Pleasure.

(Exception: ABS leveled classes, the rider must compete in their leveled class as indicated by their leveling record, they CANNOT level up)

Cross-entry is permitted into any class in the same section, provided qualifications are met.

A section is defined as a particular seat or discipline. (BOD 8/21) Examples:

a. Western – Western Pleasure, Western Riding

b. Hunter Seat – Hunter Pleasure

c. Reining – Reining

d. Western Trail – Western Trail

e. English Trail – English Trail

f. Saddle Seat – Park, English, Country English, Show Hack

g. Western Horsemanship/Equitation

h. Hunter Seat Equitation Not to Jump

i. Reining Seat Equitation

j. Saddle Seat Equitation

k. Showmanship

l. Ranch Riding

m. Ranch Rail

GR 28 MEMBERSHIP

1. AHA (Arabian Horse Association)

Each competitor (this includes at least one recorded owner and all trainers, drivers, riders, halter handlers, coaches, and the person(s) signing the entry blank) in an Arabian Horse Association-recognized Arabian division must have a valid AHA business membership business membership, a membership with competition card or obtain such requirements.

Single-event membership is not acceptable at AHA Regional or National competitions.

Exhibitors in walk-trot classes must have an AHA membership with a competition card at National and Regional Championships.

Exhibitors in lead line classes or parents/guardians signing for minors are exempt from AHA membership requirements.

Any farm, business or corporation owning and/or showing a horse must be a Business Member of AHA.

2. WDAA (Western Dressage Assoc. of America)

To be eligible to participate and/or compete as an exhibitor, owner, lessee, agent, coach, or trainer in any Western Dressage class or at any Western Dressage Federation Licensed Competition persons must be active members of WDAA or pay a non-member fee equal to the price of an annual membership for each competition. Lessees are considered owners in connection with this membership requirement. In the event of an entry under multiple ownership, only one owner needs to be a Member or pay a non-member fee. The competition is responsible for listing either the active member or the owner who paid the non-member fee in the results. The competitions will be responsible for forwarding a list of the names of individuals who pay non-member fees at the competition to WDAA with the post-competition report. Payment of non-member fees for the purpose of competing does not entitle the individual to any privileges of the WDAA membership.

3. USEF (United States Equestrian Federation)

FOREIGN EXHIBITOR

The eligibility requirement for foreign participants went into effect on September 1, 2023, and under this requirement, foreign participants are no longer permitted to participate in USEF national competitions by merely demonstrating good standing with their own National Federation.

Beginning December 1, 2023, EC Sport License Holders Participating in USEF-Competitions will now be required to join USEF as Competing Members at no cost. If you have any questions about this, please reach out to USEF Member Services department at memberservices@usef.org

MEMBERSHIP Each participant must submit a valid USEF COMPETING membership card. A USEF fan membership does NOT meet the USEF membership requirements.

Amateur exhibitors must have an Amateur card. Junior Exhibitors are automatically considered Amateurs. USEF membership is NOT required for exhibitors in Walk-Trot & Leadline Classes.

Life, senior active, and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions.

Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Modified Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A non-member may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, or agent at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a Show Pass fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2) exhibitions; 3) games and races; 4) classes for 4-H members; 5) walk trot and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes.

SAFE SPORT

All USEF Life and Senior Active members, participants over the age of 18 and participants who have regular contact with minor athletes and must have a current Safe Sport certificate and are required to comply with the U.S. Center for SafeSport training requirements to be eligible to participate at the Arabian Nationals.

All participants must adhere to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Code, USEF Safe Sport Training and the Minor Athlete Abuse Policies.

Safe Sport for the business/farm or other business entity is not required. Starting December 1, 2024, a member of that business, Farm or Entity MUST have a current USEF Competing membership with a current Safe Sport Certificate.

More information can be found at www.usef.org.

USEF SHOW PASS

Non-member participants and Non-Competing (fan) members in the role of Owner, riders, drivers, handlers, vaulters, lungers, lessees, and agents must pay a Show Pass fee.

A rider in an amateur class can NOT obtain a show pass and must join to get an amateur certification.

Competitions cannot accept payment for a Show Pass from exhibitors. Show Pass purchases can only be made online on the USEF website by exhibitors.

Participants in the above roles are limited to one (1) Show Pass per competition year. Then, they must join USEF for any additional participation at a USEF-recognized show.

Anyone acting or signing an entry blank as a coach or trainer must be a Senior Active Member in good standing. This would include parents or legal guardians signing on behalf of their minors.

The online Show Pass form will be available on the USEF website and cannot be completed until a competition start date is within the next 14 days or if the show is currently in progress.

FARM/BUSINESS OWNERS

See Safe Sport for requirements.

If a horse(s) is owned by a farm or any other entity, at least one of the horse’s owners, either Farm/ Business or individual, must also obtain an exhibitor registration pursuant to GR1106.

You may choose not to record your Farm or Business entity, under this option, you are not eligible for USEF points, awards, etc.

Farm/Business Members are subject to follow the USEF Show pass rule if applicable.

For USEF memberships, contact information is www.usef.org or (859) 258-2472.

GR 29 UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION ENTRY AGREEMENT

By entering a Federation-licensed Competition and signing this entry blank as the Owner, Lessee, Trainer, Manager, Agent, Coach, Driver, Rider, Handler, Vaulter or Longueur and on behalf of myself and my principals, representatives, employees, and agents, I agree that I am subject to the Bylaws and Rules of the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (the “Federation”) and the local rules of the Youth Nationals, Sport Horse Nationals and U.S. Nationals Competitions.

I agree to be bound by the Bylaws and Rules of the Federation and of the competition. I will accept as final the decision of the Hearing Committee on any question arising under the Rules, and agree to release and hold harmless the competition, the

Federation, their officials, directors, and employees for any action taken under the Rules.

I represent that I am eligible to enter and/or participate under the Rules, and every horse I am entering is eligible as entered.

I also agree that as a condition of and in consideration of acceptance of entry, the Federation and/or the Competition may use or assign photographs, videos, audios, cablecasts, broadcasts, internet, film, new media or other likenesses of me and my horse taken during the course of the competition for the promotion, coverage or benefit of the competition, sport, or the Federation. Those likenesses shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used in such a way as to jeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation.

If not currently a USEF Active Competing member or Subscriber, I acknowledge that I will be enrolled for no cost as a USEF Fan and my USEF Fan Account will continue to annually automatically renew in USEF’s sole discretion. Additionally, I acknowledge that the benefits of a USEF Fan are subject to change without notice. USEF may in its sole discretion, at any time, terminate my USEF Fan status. The construction and application of Federation rules are governed by the State of New York, and any action instituted against the Federation must be filed in New York State. See GR 908.4

GR 30 MOTORIZED VEHICLES/SCOOTERS

NO motorized vehicles or scooters are allowed in any of the buildings.

Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above-described motorized vehicles if they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. The parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule is solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses, or actions resulting

from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for penalties against those responsible for the child committing the offense. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule.

The unsafe use of personal electronic transport devices, as determined by the competition officials and management in their sole discretion, that does not require a driver’s license to operate, including but not limited to Segways, hoverboards, and singlewheeled scooters, is prohibited on competition grounds. Operating such devices in areas where people gather may be deemed “unsafe use” if there is a risk of harm to others. If the operator of the device is a minor, the parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating the device in violation of this rule is accountable and may be subject to penalties. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule.

The show security, for the duration of the show, will impound any motorized vehicle that is operated in an unsafe or hazardous manner or parked in a restricted area.

Please drive golf carts responsibly, horses have the right of away.

Refer to Violations GR 48

GR 31 NON-COMPETING HORSE

Non-competing horses must;

1. Be entered by a current AHA Member.

2. The trainer must be a current USEF Member with current Safe Sport.

3. Pay for a stall (per availability), an Office fee, and a $100 fee per horse. Please check with each show for the total fee.

4. Fill out the official entry form and check the box at the top of the entry form for “Non-Competing.”

5. Sign the back of the entry form in all mandatory places.

6. Send Full payment with the completed entry form.

7. Be listed on Stabling Request form.

Non-competing horse that ultimately enters the show will be considered a Post Entry and must be submitted by the final closing date.

There will be a $750.00 fine per horse for not filing an official entry form with the show office.

GR 32 PATRONSHIPS

National shows have patron programs with various benefits, including preferred stalling, class sponsorship, seating, and patron lounge benefits.

Patron seniority is based on the number of consecutive years a barn/trainer/individual has been Nationals Patron for that show. Stalling assignments will be done based on Patron’s seniority. Any year a Patronship is missed will result in the Patron losing their seniority. To maintain seniority, Patrons must be current every year. The National Show Commission reserves the right to review special case requests regarding seniority, and their decision will be final. Each special case will be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances.

See each National Show’s Patron sponsorship, available on the AHA website, for specific benefits, cost information, and deadlines. Patronship fees are listed on the Patron form for each show. They should be mailed separately from the Official Entry Form and must be paid in full by the close of entries to ensure priority stalling.

Any requests to change the status of a Patronship, including cancellations, MUST be emailed to NationalEvents@ArabianHorses.org

All patrons who elect to use a golf cart will be held responsible for their cart. Should their cart be damaged or stolen, the patron must replace or repair it directly through the chosen golf cart vendor.

The submission of a signed Patron form constitutes an agreement by the signing party for a payment for Patronship after the entry closing date. Any canceled patronship is refundable by 50% if paid in full. If only a minimum payment was made and patronship is not paid in full by the date stated on the form, no money will be refunded. Before the entry closing date, patron fees may be refunded minus the nonrefundable deposit. After the entry closing date, patronships may still be available. Please get in touch with AHA National Events Sales for more information.

PATRONSHIP STABLING/RULES

All patrons are subject to the current stabling rules. Every effort will be made to stable non-patron groups together that have accurately filled out their stabling request form.

1. Patron Stalling is assigned prior to any non-Patrons.

a. Priority for Patron stalling assignments will be based on the number of continuous years as a Patron, the prior year’s stalling location, and the number of stalls needed.

b. If a Patron wishes to move to another Patron barn, they will be placed on a waiting list for that barn.

c. All patrons must abide by all current stabling rules.

d. If an individual Patron/Trainer accepts employment, associates with, or moves their clients into a Farm’s Patronship, the individual’s personal Patronship seniority will be forfeited unless they continue to pay their individual annual Patronship fees personally.

If the departing trainer wishes to re-establish their own Patron stabling priority, they must purchase an independent Patronship. Their seniority will begin at Year 1, and they will be subject to the standard waiting list procedures (per Rule 1.c). (BOD 6/2026)

2. The entry form (or electronic entry) must be signed by the trainer listed on the Patronship in order for the exhibitor to be stabled with said Patron. A stabling form for each National Show will be used that lists horse, owner and trainer. The form should include a statement to refer to Patrons stabling rules for priority stabling procedures in the omnibus.

3. The transferring of a Patronship to a nonimmediate family member will not be allowed.

a. A Patron who has maintained a Patronship seniority that is retiring may elect to pass their patronship on to an immediate family member.

b. The family member receiving the seniority will be required to maintain the Patronship payments annually. Additionally, in order to keep the original stabling area, the family member may not exceed the number of stalls required by the original Patron.

c. To confirm the transfer of a patronship, an email shall be sent to the show commission for approval.

d. If a farm associated with a Patronship is being retired, the trainer has the right to continue the Patronship and maintain the seniority provided Patronship payments have been maintained annually.

4. Patronships are considered as one (1) Farm or one (1) person.

a. An individual may hold an additional Patronship within a Patron’s Barn, but those additional Patronships have no effect on the “primary” Patron’s Barn priority.

b. That other individual’s Patronship likewise does not affect another Patron’s Barn they may move to; their Patron priority is with themselves.

c. Only the named Farm/Person on the Patronship is allowed to hang drapes or signage that identify only that Patron’s name.

5. 80% of the stalls must be in the Patron Trainer’s/ Amateur’s/ Farm’s barn (for 49 stalls and under). For those with 50 stalls or over, 90% of the stalls must be in the Patron Trainer’s/ Amateur’s/Farm’s barn, for example if the Patron on record has 30 stalls on their stabling report 24 of those stalls must be in the Patron Trainer’s/Amateur’s/Farm’s barn and only 6 stalls may be in another Trainer’s/Amateur’s/ barn’s Barn.

6. If that 80% or 90% is violated, for example, if the Patron on record has 30 stalls on their stabling report and only 20 of those stalls are in the Patron Trainer’s/Amateur’s/Farm’s barn and the other 110 are in another Trainer’s/ Amateur’s/Farms barn, then only 4 of those stalls well be allowed to be stabled with the Patron on record. The other 6 stalls will be stalled wherever the Barn Manager can fit them.

7. Barns with over 100 stalls may not be stalled together. Every attempt will be made to keep stalls as close in proximity as feasibly possible.

8. For Patrons that exceed their average number of stalls (over the last 5 years), the overflow may be in another location.

9. If necessary, a Show Commission and/or a Barn Manager can limit the number of tack stalls.

HORSE STALLS TO TACK STALLS ALLOWED

Refer to GR 43

GR 33 PHOTOGRAPHS

Anyone who attends any national show automatically grants AHA permission to publish photos taken by AHA photographers and/or staff in which they and/or their horses appear. No written release is required for AHA to publish these photos for its promotional purposes.

GR 34 PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY

The Arabian Horse Association forbids any pictures taken for the use of paid commercial distribution through websites, social media, or other outlets. Professional Photographers or videographers, as defined by individuals who have or will have images for sale, are not permitted to photograph or video without written permission from the Arabian Horse Association. No photographers other than the official photographer may take pictures in the ring or from the rail. Professional photography equipment, cameras with lenses over 4 inches, will not be permitted except for credentialed media and those holding press passes (to take pictures outside the ring only). Additionally, watermarked photography will be considered professional photography and will not be allowed to be posted on any media outlets by photographers other than AHA or the official photographer.

Media credentials may be issued to credentialed journalists, photographers and videographers from recognized non-equine industry magazines, newspapers, and publications. Those issued media credentials must sign an agreement stating no photographs or videos taken will be sold. Credentials will only be issued to media for the purpose of news gathering and dissemination only.

Equine Industry press passes will be issued to photographers for the price stated in the media policy. However, these press passes will allow photographers to shoot on grounds, not in any show arenas. Press passes can be purchased in the commercial exhibitor office. Violation of the policy will result in removal from the showgrounds. Commercial photographers violating this policy will also be charged a $1,000 fee. This policy extends to violations found post-show through websites, social media, and other outlets.

Refer to Violations GR 48

GR 35 PRIZE MONEY

Checks for prize money shall be mailed within 60 days after the show’s completion. Prize money will be paid only to the recorded owner at the time of the show. If a horse is sold and the transfer date is during the dates of the show, the prize money will be issued to the new recorded owner of the horse.

The Social Security Number or Federal Taxpayer Identification Number must be on file with AHA before releasing AHA prize money. All prize money will be forfeited if this information is not on file or provided within 120 days after notification.

If a prize money check issued BY AHA is not presented for payment by December 31 of the year following the year in which the prize money was won, the prize money shall be forfeited.

The prize money shall be forfeited if additional prize money requirements are not fulfilled (See Sweepstakes, Halter Futurity, and Performance Futurity/ Maturity Chapters).

Foreign residents winning prize money at an event held in the United States will be subject to an income tax of 30% per Internal Revenue Service Regulations. This amount will be withheld from total winnings.

AHA is not responsible for prize money provided by Associations other than AHA. I.E. AEPA, AWPA, AHPA, AWWA or the Arabian Halter Futurity (Breeding Pays Futurity).

GR 36 PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR

Refer to current USEF Rule Book.

GR 37 QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY

New for 2026

AHA qualifications are no longer required. However, All USEF definitions and AHA prize money program enrollment and definitions for Elite, Choice, and Select Riders must be met.

Other Associations (AEPA, AHPA, AWPA, AWWA, Breeders Pays Futurity) prize money program class enrollment must be met.

For the UPHA Arabian Breeds National Challenge Cup Championship, the USEF/UPHA rules will be followed for qualifications.

Refer to each show and GR 3 for rules regarding eligibility for Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes restricted classes (ABS).

If you have questions, contact AHA Competition Services at (303) 696-4500, option 1, or email NationalEvents@ArabianHorses.org

GR 38 SCHEDULE & RING CONFLICTS

See also GR 9 Class conflicts and Gate Holds

When entering, please be aware of entering classes that might run in different rings at the same time. Every effort will be made to solve these conflicts; however, rings will not be held for extensive periods to solve conflicts. Entry fees will be forfeited in case of time conflicts caused by two rings running simultaneously that can’t be resolved.

It is the policy of the Nationals Show Commissions not to make schedule changes within 24 hours of a class unless there are extenuating circumstances. Sections may be added or canceled if entries warrant.

The schedules printed in this prize list are TENTATIVE and based on entry projections for each class and the number of sections required. Any change in the number of entries may affect that class’s corresponding number of sections. The Show Commissions will review class entry numbers and sections after the entry deadline and revise the schedule if necessary.

Please note: No classes will be moved to an earlier day in the schedule.

Exceptions:

1. Dressage classes may move to a different day, depending on entry numbers.

2. Herd classes may not run in the order listed. Once entries are received, the order of classes may change so herd changes can be set.

3. Classes scheduled with only a SF/F that must be divided into sections due to the number of entries will have the sections run in place of the SF/F, which will be later in the schedule.

4. If Sections listed in the tentative schedule are canceled, the SF/F may be moved to run where the sections were scheduled for that class.

5. Sport Horse in Hand classes at Sport Horse Nationals may not run in the order listed for that day/session. Once entries are received, the order of classes may change depending on class counts.

Upon arrival, please check the AHA App, the Website, or the Show Office for schedule changes and posted sections.

Please be prepared as no entry fees or other fees will be refunded due to schedule changes. Schedule conflicts between rings are the responsibility of the exhibitor.

Updates to the schedules for all the Nationals shows will be posted on each show’s home page and the AHA App. Please refer to the most current schedule before entering the horse show.

GR 39 SCORING SYSTEM

Scoring Systems are outlined in the AHA handbook under COMP 5 and REQ 2.

All National Championship Shows are required to use the AHA-approved Majority Opinion System (MOS) (Res. 45-00, Res. 31-07) Scoring System in all applicable classes.

All Breeding/Gelding In-Hand classes will be judged comparatively using the Majority Opinion System (MOS).

Working Hunter, Hunter Hack, Jumper, Hunter Seat Equitation Over Obstacles, Hunter Seat Equitation Not to Jump, Dressage, Dressage Seat Equitation, Reining Horse, Reining Seat Equitation, Cutting, Reined Cow, Working Cow, Trail, and Sport Horse classes are exempt from using the Majority Opinion System.

Performance Halter will use the AHA scorecard. The scorecards will be turned into placings and, in turn, run through the Majority Opinion System (MOS) to determine the Champion, Reserve Champion, and Top Five.

Refer to each show for exceptions to the above for the AEPA, AWPA, AHPA, and AWWA associations program classes.

Breeding Pays Futurity (not an AHA program) will use the Scottsdale 5-judge system for the semifinals and the Majority Opinion System (MOS) for the Finals.

GR 40 SECURITY

Exhibitors are advised that it is their responsibility to secure their valuables and stall area. The Show has a limited number of security personnel on the premises. Please report any issues related to security breaches.

GR 41 SHARPS CONTAINERS

For U.S. Competitions (per USEF Rule Book): Show Management will place at least one sharps container per fifty occupied stalls for the disposal of needles and other disposable sharp instruments in convenient locations in barns housing competition horses. It is competition management’s responsibility to replace such containers when full and dispose of them properly. Competition management may fine any individuals, including trainers, owners, exhibitors, or their agents, up to $100 plus clean-up costs for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. Competition management will place a notice of this requirement either in its prize list or on a specific handout given to trainers on check in at the competition. If local law has different requirements, local law will prevail. Refer to Violations GR 48

GR 42 SOLICITATION/SHOPPING EXPO/ COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS/ OTHER PRODUCT SALES

A. All flyers, signs, posters, commercial notices, etc., may only be posted in designated areas. All others will be removed immediately. Check with the commercial exhibit office for designated locations. Solicitations will not be allowed on the grounds unless a commercial exhibit booth/space is purchased. No company or business will be permitted to exhibit or hold any sponsored activities without the express written permission of AHA. Solicitation of funds for any political, educational, charitable, or other corporation, association, group, individual, or cause of any kind is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from AHA. Exhibitors must

have prior written consent from AHA and the proper state authority to conduct a raffle or drawing of any kind. Commercial Exhibit space must be purchased using the “Application for Exhibit Space”, which may be obtained from AHA. The individual facilities contract all Food Concessionaires, and Commercial Exhibitors are not allowed to sell food or drinks.

B. The advertising and sales of retail products at the show without a permit and payment of an appropriate fee shall not be allowed in the stabling area or anywhere on the show grounds. Violation of such policy will result in the following:

1. FIRST WARNING The offender and/or stall owner of record is asked to cease such sales or pay the fee to obtain the appropriate permit for the activity violated.

2. SECOND WARNING The offender and/or stall owner of record will be required to pay double the fee to obtain the appropriate permit required for the activity violated

3. THIRD WARNING The offender and/or stall owner of record will be removed from the show grounds for the remainder of the Horse Show.

C. Advertising and selling retail products and/or equine services on any AHA National Show Facebook Forum without being confirmed as a commercial vendor is not permitted. Used tack, used show clothing, and sales horses who will be at the show will be permitted.

1. FIRST WARNING The offenders’ posts will be removed from the Forum, and they will be asked to cease such sales or pay the fee to obtain the appropriate permit for the activity violated.

AT THE DIRECTION OF THE AHA JUDGE’S & STEWARD’S

COMMISSIONER AND THE AHA EDUCATION AND EVALUATION COMMISSION, THE JUDGE(S) WILL PENALIZE HORSES WITH UNNATURAL TAILS.

CONVERSELY, HORSES WITH NATURAL TAIL CARRIAGE SHOWING EXPRESSIONS THAT ARE NOT ANGRY OR OFFENSIVE WILL NOT BE PENALIZED.

2. SECOND WARNING The offender’s post will be removed from the Forum, and he or she will be required to pay double the fee to obtain the appropriate permit required for the activity violated.

3. THIRD WARNING The offender will be removed from the Forum for the remainder of the year and may be asked not to attend the National Show.

D. The sale of a few pieces of used tack, show clothing and Sale Horses is allowed without a fee and or permit and is not the intent of these policies.

GR 43 STABLING GROUP STABLING

New for 2026. The group stabling form is available only online. No other form will be accepted.

SUBMIT ONLY 1 FORM PER GROUP

If this form is not filled out completely or correctly listing every owner and horse, your stalling is NOT guaranteed.

If your name does not appear on the Stabling Request Form– we cannot guarantee you will be with the group.

Forms received after the due date on the form may not be honored. Please check each show and form for the due date for that show. All horses not entered into the show (non-competing) must be listed on the stall form.

Every horse must be stabled on the show grounds at least 12 hours before the start of the first class in which it is to be shown and must remain continuously on the show grounds until it has completed every class it is to be shown.

If the number of horses entered by a trainer or owner exceeds the capacity of the original stalls requested, those horses will be stabled in the order of space available at the time the entry is received.

1. ASSIGNMENT/AVAILABILITY

Check each show to see when stalls will be available. Please note that patronships must represent one entity ONLY, and all stalls assigned to any patron must be designated under a single name (a company, a farm, a training stable, an individual, and a family are all considered single entities). Additional stalls requested after the original stalls are purchased

may not be assigned in the same location as the original stalls.

2. STALL SET UP, ALTERATIONS & DAMAGE

All stall setups must be completed before the start of the first show day. No set-up or construction will be allowed when the show is in session.

Stall walls may not be cut down.

If a stall panel is removed, it MUST be moved outside the barns and not left in the center aisle or leaning against other stalls.

Stalls must be vacated in their original condition. Stalls may not be structurally or otherwise altered in any way (including putting nails into walls).

Any stalls used by exhibitors must be returned to their original condition before leaving the grounds.

When set up, emergency fire exit signs cannot be moved, altered, or blocked and must always remain visible.

Exhibitors will be billed for any alteration/damage to their stalls on the premises or any required cleanup of any stalls they use.

3. HORSE & TACK STALLS

Each entered horse must pay for one stall. All others are considered tack stalls. No subletting of stalls will be allowed.

Stalls for non-competing horses must have an official entry form on file with the show office and be listed on the stall request form.

Tack or Horse Stalls listed on the stall request form that are NOT PAID FOR with a horse entry, will be invoiced and payment due upon check in at the show office regardless of use.

For additional horse stalls, fill out an entry form with the Owner & trainer information filled out. If the owner is unknow please use the trainer for the owner information. For the horse information, put in “TBA”. Payment is due for Mandatory fees with the entry form.

To order additional tack stalls, fill out an entry form with the Owner/trainer information filled out. Leave the horse information blank. Payment is due with the entry form.

Each entered horse must pay for one stall. All others are considered tack stalls. No subletting of stalls will be allowed.

Stalls for non-competing horses must have an official entry form on file with the show office and be listed on the stall request form.

Tack stalls will be assigned subject to their availability. Exhibitors will be allowed to order as many tack stalls as they believe they will need. However, management reserves the right to limit the number of tack stalls due to availability.

10 Horse Stalls & Under 10 Tack Stalls

11-15

16-20

21-25

26-30

31-35

36-40

41-50

51-60

Horse Stalls 12 Tack Stalls

Horse Stalls 14 Tack Stalls

Horse Stalls 16 Tack Stalls

Horse Stalls 18 Tack Stalls

Horse Stalls 20 Tack Stalls

Horse Stalls 24 Tack Stalls

Horse Stalls 26 Tack Stalls

Horse Stalls 30 Tack Stalls

61-70 Horse Stalls 34 Tack Stalls

71-80

81-90

Horse Stalls 38 Tack Stalls

Horse Stalls 42 Tack Stalls

91-100 Horse Stalls 46 Tack Stalls

101 Horse Stalls & Over 50 Tack Stalls

4. TEAR DOWN OF STALLS

At all National Shows, no common alleyways or access points are to be blocked while the show is in progress; a Show Commission can set additional parameters around tearing down in specific barns that may hinder or impede the National Show.

GR 44 UNAUTHORIZED ANIMALS ON SHOW GROUNDS

Unauthorized animals are not allowed on the show grounds without prior permission from Show Management. At the discretion of management, owners/ agents may be charged $300 per unauthorized animal(s) and unauthorized animal(s) may be removed from the grounds.

GR 45 UNREGISTERED HORSES

All Horses must have a certificate of registration when entering any National Show. Entries for horses with pending registrations will be held until the registration is complete. A post-entry fee will be charged if the registration is NOT completed by the show’s closing date.

Please refer to GR 19

GR 46 VENDORS & COMMERCIAL EXHIBITORS

A list of Official Vendors for each show is provided in this prize list and online at www.ArabianHorses. org. Other suppliers may be used, but deliveries from vendors other than the Official Show Vendors may not be made on the show grounds. See “Solicitations” GR42 for information on Commercial Exhibit Space

COMMERCIAL EXHIBITORS

Equine Service Providers (see GR22), including Non-Vet and Non-Farrier, will be expected to pay their vendor fees, which the National Show Commission of that show will set.

Commercial Exhibitors without a permit or payment of appropriate fee shall not be allowed in the stabling area or anywhere on the show grounds. Advertising and selling retail products or equine services on any AHA National Show Facebook Forum without being a confirmed vendor is not permitted. Advertisements will be allowed from the close of entries to the show’s last day for each show. This is further outlined in the omnibus.

Each National Show Commission will determine the price based on the length of the show, cost, and number of horses at the show.

GR 47 VETERINARIAN INSPECTION

All animals are subject to a physical inspection and may be examined for the use of mydriatic drugs by the show veterinarian at the discretion of the Show Commission. The Show Management reserves the right to refuse entry onto the show grounds to any horse exposed to or harboring a communicable disease. AHA also reserves the right to a post-mortem examination, free of charge, on any horse that dies on the showgrounds.

GR 48 VIOLATIONS

The AHA National Show Commissions have the authority to penalize participants for infractions of the AHA Rules and/or violation of any show facility rules. At the Commission’s direction, such penalties can include (but are not limited to) fines, suspension, loss of patron seniority, and/or cancellation of patronship (and the associated benefits).

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• HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle AOTR

Nomination into the Performance Maturity Program is required in order to partici pate in these classes. Enrollments must be submitted on the official Sport Horse National Annual Maturity Enrollment Form. Nominations will be entered under the current recorded owner of the horse.

Nomination fee does not include show entry fees, post entry fees, drug fees, stall fees, etc. Nomination into the Performance Maturity Program does not constitute entry into the Sport Horse National Championship Show. A separate Sport Horse Nationals Show Entry form must be submitted with the appropriate entry fees prior to the First Post Entry Close in order for the horse to be shown in the specified Performance Maturity Class.

Nominations are allowed with the additional $750 late fee up until the Final Post Entry Close date for Sport Horse Nationals. Any Program enroll ment fees (including late fees) must be paid.

NOTE: Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians with a purebred Arabian par ent competing in the Maturity Class must have parentage DNA verified to the purebred Arabian parent on file at the AHA office before the horse is allowed to compete.

For complete rules, enrollment fees and deadlines regarding the Performance Maturity Program, please refer to Chapter 20 of the current AHA Handbook.

SPORT HORSE NATIONALS

Be sure your horse can participate in the Sweepstakes designated classes at Sport Horse Nationals. Enroll your 2027 foal as a Breeding Entry. This is the only way to enroll a horse in the Sweepstakes Program to be eligible to earn prize money.

The Breeder/Nominator Payback for enrolling a foal in-utero as a Breeding Entry, has increased to 20%. This is based on the the prize money awarded to that entry at Regional and National Events (provided all Sweepstakes requirements are met).The Breeder/Nominator payback is for the lifetime of the horse.

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

SHOW OFFICE

Office Hours:

Thursday- Sept. 3 NOON - 5 PM

Friday – Sunday, Sept 4 - 6 9 AM - 7 PM

Monday - Saturday, Sept. 7 - 12 7AM - 1/2 hr after the last class

BARN OFFICE

Office Hours:

Thursday - Sunday, September 3 – 6, 8 AM - 10 PM

Monday - Saturday, September 7 - 12 7 AM - 7 PM

NO ARRIVAL is permitted prior to Thursday, September 3, NOON.

FACILITY SHIPPING INFORMATION

Packages for the horse show will only be accepted from Monday, September 7 thru Friday, September 11.

Neither AHA nor World Equestrian Center is responsible for lost or stolen packages.

World Equestrian Center (Fed Ex/UPS only)

Attn: Arabian Sport Horse Nationals (Person’s name or company)

4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH 45177

SHOW COMMISSION

Jim Porcher, Chair New Mexico

Cricket Gates, Vice Chair Pennsylvania

Amy Causey Texas

Debra Glasener Ohio

Marilyn Weber Illinois

Cara Phelps Missouri

Show Commission can be contacted at:

Arabian Horse Association

Attn: SHN Show Commission 6030 Greenwood Village Blvd., Suite 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone (303) 696-4500 • Fax (303) 696-4599 NationalEvents@ArabianHorses.org www.ArabianHorses.org

AHA STAFF

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Taryl O’Shea ........................................................ (303) 696-4538

Taryl.O’Shea@arabianhorses.org

DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SPONSORS & NATIONAL

EVENTS MANAGER

Paige Lockard (720) 648-9220

Paige.Lockard@arabianhorses.org

NATIONAL EVENTS COORDINATOR

Elise Sosa (303) 696-4519

Elise.Sosa@ArabianHorses.org

NATIONAL SHOW SECRETARY

Marlene Kriegbaum (303) 696-4501

Marlene.Kriegbaum@ArabianHorses.org

MARKETING COORDINATOR

Savana Linder ...................................................... (303) 696-4581

Savana.Linder@ArabianHorses.org

OFFICIALS

NATIONAL EVENTS General email

NationalEvents@ArabianHorses.org

SHOW MANAGER Jim Porcher

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR .............................. Matt Kwapich

USEF STEWARDS ................................................ Nancy Harvey Joan Shelton-Palalek

RING STEWARDS Ron Gekiere .................................................. Alison Walk-Sheridan

ANNOUNCERS

Hunter/Jumper ................................. Julie Gelderman

Sport Horse Andrew Bailey

Dressage Awards Julie Gelderman

BARN MANAGER Dave Daugherty (614) 989-2385 | ddaughe1@insight.rr.com

DRESSAGE TECHNICAL DELEGATE Dianne Stanley

DRESSAGE COORDINATOR Carol Spangler

CARRIAGE COORDINATOR ........................... Matt Kwapich

CARRIAGE TIMER ................................... Matthew Amsden

FARRIER .................................. Joe Proby (708) 673-9692

HUNTER & JUMPER COURSE DESIGNER Ken Okken

PHOTOGRAPHER Liz Crawley www.lizcrawleyphotography.com

VETERINARIAN ........ Equine Athlete Veterinary Services ....................................... Dr. Brad Hill (517) 643-1091

WEB LIVE STREAMING .................................................. TBA

JUDGES

The management reserves the right to vary or add to this list. Panels and/or judge order are subject to change.

HUNTER/JUMPER

Peggy Beachy ......................... KY

Scott Alder ................................ MI

DRESSAGE

Melissa Creswick (WD) CA

Natalie Lamping (WD .............. FL

Susan Madadas ...................... OH

Cheryl Connell Marsh MI

Fatima Pawlenko-Kranz (WD) IL TBA

SPORT HORSE IN-HAND

DRESSAGE TYPE

Susan Grahom White ............ MD

Dorrie Vlatten-Schmitz .......... AZ

HUNTER TYPE

Shawn Bigley MD Creigh Duncan NJ

SPORT HORSE UNDER SADDLE (MOS) HUNTER TYPE

Shawn Bigley .......................... MD TBA

Beachy & Alder will alternate

DRESSAGE TYPE

Susan Grahom White MD

Dorrie Vlatten-Schmitz .......... AZ

Karen Winn KY

EVENTING

Karen Winn ......................... KY

DRIVING

Jessica Axelsson NJ

The judges were selected by the Judges & Stewards Selection Committee.

PATRONSHIPS/ SPONSORSHIP

ENTRY FEES

DRESSAGE HAPPY HOUR PER NIGHT $1,500

Can be split between sponsors

CLASS SPONSOR $250

CLASS GARLAND SPONSOR

CHAMPION & RESERVE GARLAND

CHAMPION GARLAND $135 RESERVE GARLAND .......................................................... $65 DECORATION & FLOWERS SPONSOR ...................... $250

ITEMS

Call AHA at (303) 696-4500 option #1 or email NationalEvents@ArabianHorses.org for more Sponsorship information.

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(R/H combination, included with each Working Hunter class)

FEE

FEES per horse

$10 Admin & $15 Drug)

> Refer to Important dates & deadlines

Must be received with your entry by August 11

From August 12 to August 25, you will be able to place feed and bedding orders on the AHA App or website for delivery to your stalls prior to your arrival. After August 25, you will need to place your order upon arrival at the showgrounds.

NON-MEMBER $55 ADULT / $40 JUNIOR

TO CLOSE OPEN SHOW ACCOUNTS $100

HORSE ............................................ $450 (includes stall, office, and per horse fee)

CLASS ABBREVIATIONS

SPORT HORSE SHOWMANSHIP

ARABIAN BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES JACKPOT

SPORT HORSE UNDER SADDLE

CARRIAGE PLEASURE DRIVING

DRESSAGE ENGLISH

DRESSAGE WESTERN

HACK

WORKING HUNTER

Open to only Sweepstakes Breeding or Original Entries

The below classes include a warm-up round before your judged round

HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION

part entry:

1. Must be nominated and nominations paid up prior to the show.

2. Must enter the class on the official entry form & pay the class entry fee. ......................

The AHA Futurity Commission put the following Maturity Classes on a two (2) year probation. These classes are in the second year of this probation. Class participation must increase to at least 6 horses per class in 2026. 1743 .... Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle AOTR Maturity (5 & 6 Yr. Olds) ..........................................

1744 HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle AOTR Maturity (5 & 6 Yr. Olds)

EXHIBITION

The Show Commission will review class entry numbers and sections after the entry deadline and will revise accordingly if deemed necessary. Any change in the number of entries may effect corresponding number of sections for that class.

Please check on the App or in the show office for any changes. This schedule is bases on entry projections for each class, and the number of sections required.

will be forfeited in case of time conflicts caused by two rings running simultaneously that can’t be resolved. Classes where sections are scheduled but cancelled, the SFF MAY run where the sections were scheduled. Classes scheduled with only a SFF that is divided into sections, will have the sections run in place of the SFF & the SFF will be later in the schedule.

When entering, please be aware of entering classes which might run in different rings at the same time. Every effort will be made to solve these conflicts, however rings will not be held for extensive periods.

Judges, Judging Panels and /or Judging order is subject to change

Hunter/Jumper (H/J)

Melissa Creswich (S) (R-WD)

Natalie Lamping (S) (R-WD)

Hunter Type In Hand (HH)

Shawn Bigley, Creigh Duncan Peggy Beachy, Scott Alder

Hunter Type Under Saddle (HT) MOS Eventing (E) Sport Horse Unde Saddle Dressage Type

Both In Hand Hunter type and the Working Hunter judges will rotate Karen Winn

Susan Mandas (S) Dressage Type In Hand (DD) Carriage Driving (C)

Creeky Routson (S)

Cheryl Connell Marsh (R) Susan Graham White, Dorrie Vlatten-Schmitz Jessica Axelsson

Susan Graham White, Karen Winn, Dorrie Vlatten-Schmitz

Sunday September 6, 2026

BREAKS IN EACH RING WILL BE TBA AND MAY NOT BE THE SAME FOR ALL RINGS

Hacking will be allowed in the hunter ring in the mornings prior to the jump crew setting the course & drag. No jumping is allowed. The rings will be open in the evening for schooling for one hour every day (weather & time permitting.) Schooling times for each day will announced. 9:00 am5:00 pm Hunter Jumper Schooling

ENTRY INFORMATION

AHA Qualifications are no longer required.

However, All USEF definitions and AHA definitions for Elite, Choice, and Select Riders must be met.

Starting in 2027, to expedite and ensure receipt, National entries must be submitted through the online portal to avoid additional fees for AHA staff to process them manually.

ENTRY INFORMATION

• EMAILED ENTRIES WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED. EXCEPTION: Email entries will be accepted ONLY on the FIRST DAY the show office opens in order to meet the final deadline for entering any horse or class. The email must be set to NationalEvents@Arabianhorses.org and electronically dated before the published deadline.

• Photocopies of the entry form will not be accepted.

• FULL PAYMENT must accompany your entry.

• Please do not split any charges for an entry between exhibitors, horses, or stables.

• DO NOT SUBMIT AN ENTRY BY MORE THAN ONE METHOD, AS CREDIT CARDS MAY BE CHARGED MULTIPLE TIMES.

• When entering, please be aware of entering classes that might run in different rings at the same time. Every effort will be made to solve these conflicts, however rings will not be held for extensive periods to solve conflicts. Entry fees will be forfeited in case of time conflicts caused by two rings running simultaneously that cannot be resolved.

• Exhibitors are advised to use an expedited, traceable mail service when sending entries to ensure they are received by AHA.

• Checks and credit cards covering multiple entries need to be accompanied by a detailed description of how the money is to be applied,

listing all the horses and total fees per horse, and providing a contact phone number.

Mail to: Attn: Sport Horse Nationals 6030 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE INFORMATION

Group stalling forms are due in-house / Electronically dated by Tuesday, August 11, Midnight MT.). Requests received after this date may not be considered.

NO ARRIVAL is permitted prior to Thursday, September 3, NOON.

Stalls must be vacated by 10 AM on Sunday, September 13.

After 10 AM SHARP, you will be billed. The facility late departure fee of $50 per hour per stall.

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

Entries not received by the closing dates may not be listed in the program. Every effort will be made to stall post entries with horses from the same barn.

NEW for 2026 Online entries will open on May 1st and be accepted until July 28 without a post fee.

NO Dressage or Combined Training entries will be accepted after August 11.

NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4 @ NOON LOCAL TIME FOR ANY REASON.

MAILED ENTRIES

MUST be Post marked Electronic stamped by Tuesday July 21, Midnight (MT)

Exhibitors, please be aware of the new USPS 2026 postmarked policy.

• From July 29 to August 18, Midnight MT

• $500.00 per horse

From July 30 to Thursday, September 4 @ 5 PM

Local Time

• $1,000.00 per horse

ONLINE ENTRIES

• From July 29 to August 18, Midnight MT

• $500.00 per horse

From July 30 to August 25 Midnight MT

• $1,000.00 per horse

After August 25 Online entry will NOT be available.

ADDING CLASSES FOR HORSES ALREADY

ENTERED

NEW FORM. Must be submitted on an additional class entry form, and must be signed.

• From July 29 to August 18

• Regular class fee plus $125 late class fee

• From July 30 to Thursday, September 3 @ 5

Local Time

• Regular class fee plus $250 late class fee

ENTRY REFUNDS

Please refer to GR 8.10

UNREGISTERED HORSES

Please refer to GR 45

SHOW ACCOUNTS

Please refer to GR 18.7

All open accounts must be closed by 5 PM on the last day of the show, or management will close all remaining show accounts and will be assessed a Failure to Close Out fee of $100.00.

HORSES NOT ENTERED IN THE SHOW

Please refer to GR 31

Non-Competing horses will be accepted at Sport Horse Nationals If a stall is available and must check with the barn manager on stall availability. There will be a $750.00 fine per NC horse for not filing an official entry form with the show office.

RIDER/HANDLER EQUITATION HORSE CHANGES

Please refer to GR 8.9

The order of go in all equitation classes is random.

Any changes to the rider, driver, handler or equitation horse originally entered must be submitted to the Show Secretary by:

9 PM > the night prior for Morning classes

11 AM > for Afternoon classes

4 PM > for Evening classes

Changes can be made on the AHA App, website, or in person at the show office.

Changes made after the deadline will result in a late change fee.

RIDER/HORSE EQUITATION CHANGES

Once a class section has run, rider/driver/handler changes for advancing sections are not allowed except for a medical emergency per USEF rules. Please make sure the correct rider is listed for your classes.

SCRATCHES

Scratching as early as possible enables the show commission to make a timely decision on schedule changes. Scratches must be recorded with the Show Secretary to be considered official

Scratches after the deadline without a vet scratch will result in a late fee.

Scratches at the gate MUST file an official scratch form before the end of the session to avoid a no-show fine.

CLASS SECTION REQUESTS

Please refer to GR 8.6

Exhibitors with possible ring conflicts should identify section requests on the Official Entry Form. At the show, sections can be requested via the AHA App, website, or in person at the show office. All requests MUST be submitted BY NOON the day before when the sections are to be posted. Sections will be posted one day prior to the scheduled class. If you have multiple classes on the same day, it is strongly advised to look closely at the schedule and request a section that will work best for your situation.

ARENA SIGNS

Arena signage may be purchased using the form found on the AHA website. Arena signage space is limited and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. AHA will provide the arena signs that will be displayed in the arena of your choice. The signs are 3’ x 4’.

Logo for the signs must be emailed to NationalEvents@ArabianHorses.org to AHA by July 31.

Artwork must be in .jpg or .png format and must be high resolution. AHA is not liable for exact color match. More Information can be found on the Sport Horse Nationals webpage or call AHA at (303) 696-4500.

AWARDS & PRIZE MONEY

Please refer to GR 5 for complete information

The awards room will be open for your convenience September 8- 13, from 8 AM until a 1/2 hour after classes end.

All awards not claimed by the close of the show will be forfeited with no exceptions.

Duplicate Awards will be for sale in the Awards Room for Champion, Reserve Champion Trophy and Top Ten Plaques. They can be ordered after the event on the Duplicate Award Order form found on the National Events Homepage or you can email NationalEvents@ArabianHorses.org

RANDOM CLASSES

$2,500.00 prize money will be paid to 10 classes (3) Dressage classes, (1) Carriage Pleasure Driving, (1) Working Hunter, (1) Jumper, (2) Sport Horse In Hand and (2) Sport Horse Under Saddle] that are randomly selected each year.

The Champion will receive $1,000, the Reserve Champion will receive $500 and the balance of the Top Ten will receive $125.

The following classes will receive prize money at this years Sport Horse Nationals:

716 HA/AA Working Hunter ATR CH

1801 A/HA/AA Jumper CH

2741 Arabian SH IH Geldings Hunter Type Open

2869 HA/AA SH IH Geldings Hunter Type ATH

1551

Arabians SH US AOTR Hunter Type Open

1766 HA/AA SH US Jr Horse Dressage Type Open

883 A/HA/AA Dressage Prix St. George CH

1417 HA/AA Dressage Third Level CH

1573

Arabian West Dressage Basic Level CH ATR

1281 Carriage Pl Driving Double Jeopardy

ARABIAN BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES (ABS) PRIZE MONEY CLASSES

Please refer to GR 3

1022 ABS Arabian Yearling SH Filly In-Hand

1023 ABS Arabian Yearling SH Colt/Gelding In-Hand

1024 ABS HA/AA Yearling SH Filly In-Hand

1025 ABS HA/AA Yearling SH Colt/Gelding In-Hand

599 Arabian 2 Year-Old SH Colt In-Hand

600 Arabian 2 Year-Old SH Gelding In-Hand

601 Arabian 2 Year-Old SH Filly In-Hand

1331 HA/AA 2 Year-Old SH Colt /Gelding In-Hand

1505 ABS Arabian Sport Horse US AOTR Jackpot

1506 ABS HA/AA Sport Horse US AOTR Jackpot

1504 ABS Dressage Prospect Incentive

1520 ABS A/HA/AA Green Working Hunter Derby

CAMPER & RECREATIONAL VEHICLE FACILITIES

RV Spaces will be available on a first come first serve basis for the entire show.

Please find the form on our website www.ArabianHorses.org

CLASS INFORMATION & SPECS

ARABIAN BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES (ABS) CLASSES

Please refer to GR 3

REFER TO SWP 116, SWP 117 AND SWP 118 REGARDING PAYBACK FOR ABS ENROLLED HORSES.

ABS SPORT HORSE YEARLING IN-HAND CLASSES

The Yearling Sweepstakes Classes are restricted to Breeding Entries only. Yearlings must be shown in a plain leather stable halter as described in AR 183

ABS DRESSAGE PROSPECT INCENTIVE

The ABS Dressage Prospect Incentive class is restricted to 4- and 5-year-old horse enrolled as a Breeding or Original Entry.

This class is exempt from the 50% rule. Refer to SWP 116, SWP 117 and SWP 118 regarding payback for ABS nominated horses.

The AHA Dressage Prospect Incentive Test will be used and can be found on the AHA Website.

Horses will be examined for soundness. A jog will be scheduled the day prior to the Championship class at which time all horses must be presented to the official veterinarian and a member of the dressage judging panel for examination.

Horses will be jogged on packed dirt or tarmac. Horses not presented for the jog or who do not pass the jog will not be eligible to show in the class.

Horses who do not pass the jog will be sent to a designated holding area and will be re-jogged after all the other entries have been jogged. If the horse does not pass again, they can be represented the next morning. The official veterinarian and dressage judge who conducted the first presentation will evaluate the re-jog.

The two-member judging panel will consist of either One (1) USEF ‘R’ Judge and one (1) USEF ‘S’ Judge or two (2) USEF ‘S’ judges, both of whom will have the Young Horse designation.

The panel shall sit together at C. Judges shall give one score and fill out general comments on one Marking Sheet.

Competition Management shall provide a sound system and microphone to allow the judges to give the audience a short summary after each ride.

Horses will be ranked in order of their scores in each test.

Breaking of ties for DPI, the marks for “Submission” and ” General Impression” will be combined and divided by two in order to break the tie. If still equal, the” Submission” mark would decide. If a tie still exists, breaking of ties will be at the judging panel’s discretion. DR123.3

Whips are not allowed.

ABS GREEN WORKING HUNTER DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP

This class is exempt from the 50% rule. Refer to SWP 116, SWP 117 and SWP 118 regarding payback for ABS nominated horses.

The ABS Green Working Hunter Derby Championship is restricted for Green Working Hunters A/HA/AA which are nominated as a Breeding or Original Entry who are eligible to compete as a green working hunter as outlined in the Arabian Working Hunter rules of USEF.

No qualifications are required and the class is open to any age horse who is eligible to compete as a Green Working Hunter as outlined in the Arabian Working Hunter rules of USEF. The Championship consists of two sections with fence heights offered at both 2’6” and 2’9” and riders choose the height at which their horse(s) compete. First year horses may compete at either 2’6” or 2’9” height but second year horses must compete at 2’9”. All horses compete in the first two sections in which they receive numerical scores.

The first round is 10-12 fences with the second round over a shortened course of 6-8 fences. The course will include natural elements and options. The second round will be a Handy Hunter Course.

The 12 horses (or less) from the first round, after all ties are broken, are eligible to return for the second round.

The final score from each round will be added together to obtain an overall total for each horse. The horse with the highest combined score shall be named Champion and the second highest combined score will be named Reserve Champion. The remaining horses are eligible to be named in the Top Ten.

For complete derby rules refer to USEF AR 171.

ABS SPORT HORSE UNDER SADDLE AOTR JACKPOT CLASSES

These classes are restricted to Arabians and HalfArabian/Anglo-Arabians enrolled as a Breeding or Original Entry and are 7 years of age and older.

Sweepstakes prize money not awarded will be retained in the Sweepstakes principal fund. These classes are exempt from the 50% payout rule.

Each competitor will contribute $500 to a prize money jackpot. The Sweepstakes Program will add $1,000 per entered and shown horse, up to a maximum of $15,000 to each of the two purses.

Sweepstakes prize money and the additional Jackpot prize money will be awarded 20% to the Champion, 10% to the Reserve Champion, and 8.75% to each of the remaining Top Ten. Any Jackpot prize money not distributed shall be equally divided among all placings.

A horse that is co-owned by two distinct non family members per USEF AR 110.e.1 – 10 CAN NOT be shown in the AOTR Jackpot classes.

NATIONAL PERFORMANCE MATURITY

For complete rules regarding the Performance Maturity Program, please refer to Chapter 20 of the AHA Handbook.

Enrollment in the Maturity Program is required to participate in these classes. These classes are for horses that are 5-6 years old.

Enrollment into the program does not constitute entry in the Sport Horse National Championship Show. Entry into the corresponding class must also be submitted on the Official Show Entry Form.

Sport Horse National Annual Performance Maturity

Enrollment form and information can be found on the AHA website www.ArabianHorses.org/export/ content.export/aha-forms/270001_SHN.pdf

Payment can be made in full (postmarked by May 1) or in payments (due May 1, June 1 and July 1). Enrollments made after these dates are subject to late fees. Nominations are allowed (with corresponding late fees) up until the first Post Show Entry Close Date. Prize money for these classes are based on the 50% rule.

DNA FOR HALF-ARABIANS IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS. please REFER TO GR 3.2. If the DNA is not on file before the class, the horse will be ineligible to be shown.

A/HA/AA $5,000.00 MUSICAL FREESTYLE EXHIBITION (ENGLISH OR WESTERN)

This Musical Freestyle Exhibition class in not recognized by USEF or USDF. The Musical Freestyle Application (with complete rules) must be submitted with your entry. Open to horses entered in First Level and above at this show. Limited to 15 rides and 1 entry per owner. Rider may only ride 1 horse. If 15 time slots are not filled then it will be open to; 1) Entries on a waiting list and 2) Entries with duplicate riders and/or duplicate owners.

Musical freestyle is an exciting combination of the technical and artistic aspects of a highly trained horse. The helmet rule is in effect. Whips are permitted. DNA FOR HALF-ARABIANS IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS. please REFER TO GR 3.1

If the DNA is not on file before the class, the horse will be ineligible to be shown.

This is a Jackpot Class only. No additional prize money will be issued from AHA prize money programs.

CARRIAGE DRIVING

Carriage driving classes will follow USEF rules for Pleasure Driving (See Articles CP 101-120). Singles and multiples will be allowed in the Carriage Pleasure Driving classes. For multiples you will need to pick one horse to receive all points, awards, and recognition. Wire wheeled, pneumatic tired and combined driving marathon vehicles will not be permitted. No cantering allowed in the obstacle driving class. In the Ride and Drive the rider and driver may be different. A mandatory safety check will occur on all turnouts.

COMBINED TEST BEGINNER NOVICE

Will run in accordance with USEF EV Chapter. Open to horses four years of age or older (EV Appendix 3. 3.1).

A combined test is a competition in which you and your horse complete a dressage test and then jump a show jumping course. It’s similar to a three-phase horse trials event, but you don’t jump a cross-country course.

This class will consist of 2 sections (phases), a Dressage Section Judged by one Eventing or Dressage Judge and a Jumping Section judged by one Eventing or Hunter/Jumper Judge.

The Dressage section will run first then the Jumping section.

Fence heights that will be .80M (2’7”) please refer to USEF EV Appendix 2 under Beginner Novice.

The dressage test will be Beginner Novice Test B.

Combined Test Scoring

For scoring, penalties and eliminations refer to:

Dressage section is EV118-EV120 and EV143

Jumping section is EV126-EV128

FINAL PLACING

Competitors accumulate penalty points in each section, and at the end of the event, the pair with the lowest score takes home top honors.

DRESSAGE

It is strongly encouraged that a dressage rider ride the level prior to the National competition that they intend to enter.

No readers or whips will be allowed, exception Western Dressage classes.

For Reader Exceptions see DR306.7 and Handicapped & Electronic Communication Devices in the General Rules.

Horses may enter no more than two consecutive levels, Freestyle levels included at any one competition. Please see USEF DR 119.2 chart for the levels.

Current USEF / USDF Tests will be used as follows:

Training Level - Test 3

1st Level - Test 3

2nd Level - Test 3

3rd Level - Test 3

4th Level - Test 3

Prix St. Georges - Prix St. Georges

Intermediate I - Intermediate I

Intermediate A & B (Not Offered at SHN)

Intermediate II - Intermediate II Grand Prix - Grand Prix

AHA’s Dressage Prospect Incentive Test 2019

Western Dressage Basic Level - Test 4

Western Dressage Level One - Test 4

Western Dressage Level Two - Test 4

Western Dressage Level Three - Test 4

DRESSAGE HELMET RULE

When cross entry by rider or horse/rider combination is permitted between Dressage and other Arabian classes at a competition, DR120 and DR121 apply only to the designated Dressage warm up and competition areas, or when an exhibitor is actually warming up for Dressage classes.

Helmet rule is also in effect for musical freestyle dressage riders.

WESTERN DRESSAGE

To be eligible to participate and/or compete as an exhibitor, owner, lessee, agent, coach, or trainer in any Western Dressage class or at any Western Dressage Federation Licensed Competition, persons must be active members of WDAA or pay a non-member fee equal to the price of an annual membership for each competition. Please refer to the General Rules GR 28.2.

Western Dressage Suitability - Will use the 2 Judge Total Points Judging System. Qualifications waived for 2026. To be eligible for a Western Dressage Suitability class, a horse must not have shown in a Western Dressage competition/Test at Level 1 or above and/or shown in a Western Dressage Hack class.

Western Dressage Hack - Will use the 2 Judge Total Points Judging System. Qualifications waived for 2026

Once a horse has been entered and shown in a Western Dressage Hack class, that horse may not subsequently be shown in a Western Dressage Suitability class.

WORKING HUNTER

All fence heights are listed in the class list for each class.

Working Hunter Championship classes will follow the procedures outlined in the AHA Handbook REQ 213 – NATIONAL.

Working Hunter Championships have two jumping classes (A, B) followed by an under saddle class (C) that is the Final. Riders may not be different from

class to class (A, B and C). Exception: In the Working Hunter Championship classes, if an exhibitor is showing more than one horse, they may appoint another eligible rider to ride their other entries in the under saddle class per USEF AR 169.3. This new designated rider(s) must report to the Show Office for signature(s) and to show proof of membership before the session that the Under Saddle class is held REQ 117.2.

All horses can compete in both jumping rounds; however this is not a requirement.

A disqualification or elimination from any of the Over Fence’s classes or the Under Saddle class does not disqualify the horse from a Championship award.

Riders may be permitted to ride back-to-back rounds at their discretion.

HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION

Refer to USEF AR-28 & USEF EQ. 2

1. NOT TO JUMP - AR288.1 & EQ108.2

Will have a rail work portion and also each competitor will be asked to perform two or more tests. as outlined in the AHA Handbook REQ 209.8. Judges must work competitors in groups of twenty (20) or less. Exhibitors will be excused from the ring following rail work and will perform their tests individually.

2. OVER OBSTACLES - AR288.2 & EQ-2

Refer to USEF EQ108.1 & AR 288.1 . Course will be posted 24 hours prior to class.

Fence heights are 2’9”. All competitors will compete in one round over the Hunt Seat Equitation course. There is no rail work. The top four competitors from each judge’s card will remain in the ring and will be required to perform two or more tests from USEF EQ 113, Test 1-17, as designated by the call judge. In determining the Champion and Reserve Champion in the AHA Hunter Seat Equitation Final, the final test may only be completed by the top four riders.

HUNTER HACK

The fences at National ATR and AAOTR classes will be set at 2’3” and Open Classes at 2’6”. Hunter Hack Championship classes will follow the procedures outlined in the AHA Handbook COMP 810.

HUNTER HACK JUNIOR HORSE

Hunter Hack Championship classes will follow the procedures outlined in the AHA Handbook (REQ 210). Fence heights 2’3”.

GREEN WORKING HUNTER

Horses must be eligible to show in the Green Working Hunter as defined by USEF AR 166.1.b.1.b. Refer to AR 170 for breaking ties.

WORKING HUNTER 14.2 & UNDER

This championship is open to any 14.2 and under Working Hunter. Measurement cards must be sent with your entry. Championship will run as defined by USEF in Article AR 169 170

LOW WORKING HUNTER (2’6”)

Low Working Hunter EXHIBITION is an open division. Classes to be run under the guidelines of AR-14 WORKING HUNTER. It will consist of two over-fence classes and an under-saddle class. The fence height is 2’6”.

$2.500 GRIER SCHOOL HUNTER DERBY (2’6”/2’9”/3’)

For complete Derby rules, refer to USEF AR 171. Grier School Hunter Derby Championships consist of two over-fence classes.

The first round is 10-12 fences with the second round over a shortened course of 6-8 fences. The course will include natural elements and options. The second round will be a Handy Hunter Course. The 12 horses (or less) from the first round, after all ties are broken, are eligible to return for the second round.

The Championship consists of three sections with fence heights offered at 2’6”, 2’9” and 3’ and riders choose the height at which their horse(s) compete. First year horses may compete at either 2’6” or 2’9” height but second year horses must compete at 2’9”. All horses compete in the first two sections in which they receive numerical scores.

The final score from each round will be added together to obtain an overall total for each horse. The horse with the highest combined score shall be named Champion and the second highest combined score will be named Reserve Champion. The remaining horses are eligible to be named in the Top Ten.

JUMPER

Jumper Attire: USEF JP111.9b Tables: Refer to USEF JP146-JP149

3222 A/HA/AA Optimum Time Jumper Exhibition (0.70M) JP149.1 Table IV, Sec 1 – 0.70M (Optimum Time First Round)

1805 A/HA/AA Novice Jumper CH (0.70M)

JP149.1 Table IV, Sec 1 – 0.80M (Optimum Time First Round)

1149

A/HA/AA Power and Speed CH (0.90M

JP146.3d Table II, Sec 2(c) – 0.90M (Two Phase One Round)

1803 A/HA/AA Jumper ATR CH (0.80M)

JP146.3b Table II, Sec 2(b) – 0.80M (Time First Jump-Off, stay in the ring)

1801 A/HA/AA $2,500 Jumper Classic CH (1.0M) JP146.3b Table II, Sec 2(a) – 1.0M (Time First Jump-Off, leave the ring)

WORKING HUNTER/HACK WARM UPS

One warm up round is included for Working Hunter classes. It will precede the judged round.

If an exhibitor declines to use the warm-up, they may fill out a form from the Paddock/Gate person to take to the show office and a $30.00 credit will be applied to their account after the show in the Denver Office.

Hunter Hack horses and riders will have the opportunity before the start of the class to school and warm up over the two fences, in the direction they are to be jumped.

There is no charge for this warm-up. Warm-up will be done in groups of five (5) or less, prior to the start of each Hunter Hack class.

There will be NO warm-up rounds for the Hunter Derby or Hunt Seat Equitation Over Obstacles ATR CH.

ALL DAY OVER FENCE SCHOOLING

All Day schooling will be on the Sunday before the start of the show. The fee will be $50 per horse and may be purchased on the Official Entry Form or from the show office. Multiple rounds will be allowed as time permits. Show management has the right to limit the number of rounds per horse. No horses will be allowed to participate that are not entered in Working Hunter, Hunter Hack, Jumper or Hunt Seat Equitation Over Obstacles or Hunter

Derby classes. Both trainers and exhibitors will be allowed to ride the horse during the schooling rounds. Back numbers must be worn during schooling rounds. There will be no predetermined order of go.

SPORT HORSE IN-HAND & UNDER SADDLE

Sport Horse In-Hand classes will be judged using the AHA Sport Horse Score Sheets as specified in the USEF Rule Book. All Sport Horse In-Hand classes will utilize the “Triangle” method of presenting their horses to the judges. Will utilize open cards, once the number of horses in each of the Sport Horse In-Hand class has been determined, there will be a time frame allocated with time frames for each class. If you do not show up within the time allotted, you missed your class. Management will work with exhibitors within the time frame for each class as much as possible.

In keeping with the spirit and tradition of the Sport Horse, the show commission would like to remind exhibitors of the following rules and assure their enforcement.

USEF Rule AR 115.2 Lists causes for mandatory elimination from the ring, including, but not limited to, removal of eyelashes, changing the natural color of the mane and/or tail, and the use of anything other than clear or transparent products on the hooves while being shown in Breeding and/or In-Hand classes.

USEF AR 115.3 An entry must be penalized for: excessive amounts of oil, grease or other similar substances, excessive use of the whip which might disturb other entries, and balding of the area around the eyes or proximal to the muzzle and nostrils.

USEF Rule AR 181 Describes the conduct of sport horse in-hand classes. The commission would remind exhibitors the triangle will be trotted a second time only at the direction of the judge and that the horse is to be shown in an “open position” for conformation judging, otherwise the entry may be eliminated from judging consideration.

USEF Rule AR-183.1 &2 Describes Attire and Appointments of sport horse in-hand classes and for the Distinguished Handler Award.

Conservative casual attire is recommended for the handler.

USEF Rule AR 185 Describes Attire and Appointments for sport horse under saddle.

Competitors with non-conforming appointments will be eliminated from judging consideration.

Appointments (tack & attire) must adhere to one discipline (dressage or hunter) and are not to be mixed. In classes not split by type, each exhibitor must ensure their appointments (tack & attire) adhere to one discipline only (dressage or hunter). In classes split by dressage type and hunter type, each exhibitor must ensure the appointments (tack & attire) are legal for the type shown. Refer DR120121, and HU105-107.

Whips are allowed in Sport Horse Under Saddle Dressage Type per USEF AR 107.17. Arabian Breed shows are exempt from rules in DR that are specific to Dressage National Championships, where whips are prohibited

SPORT HORSE IN-HAND SHOWMANSHIP

Refer to AR 190

Open to horses 1 year olds and over. Shown on a triangle. The AHA Individual Sport Horse Showmanship Score Sheet shall be used. Two-Judge Total Points System (COMP 502).

To be judged on the presentation of the horse, neatness, and appearance of the handler, overall condition of the horse, handling techniques, appropriate tack and equipment, and ability to show the horse to the best advantage.

SPORT HORSE TWO YEAR OLD IN-HAND

Horses may be shown in a bridle, or a plain leather stable halter as described in USEF AR 183

SPORT HORSE IN-HAND SUPREME CHAMPION

Champions from each of the Sport Horse In-Hand 3 & Over classes from both the Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian classes are eligible to show in this class. Only a Supreme Champion will be placed.

SPORT HORSE IN-HAND JUVENILE SUPREME CHAMPION

Champions from each of the Sport Horse Yearling and 2-year-Old In-Hand classes in both the Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian classes will be allowed to show in this class. Only a Supreme Champion will be placed.

SUPREME CLASS PROCEDURE & SCORING

The AHA Supreme Score Card will be utilized. Score card and class procedure are on the web site.

Horses will enter the ring one at a time, in walk-in, back-number order.

Judging begins when the horse enters the ring. The horse shall enter at a walk to the first marker then pick up the trot to the second marker. Upon reaching the third marker the horse will walk to the judges to be presented for judging conformation. In order to satisfy a proper presentation to the judge, horses should be shown in an “open position,” with horse’s head and neck in a natural and comfortable carriage. Following the evaluation by the judges, horses shall walk away from the judges and then strike a trot until they resume their position in the lineup. The judges will complete the scorecards, turned in and the next horse will enter the ring for evaluation.

The placings will be turned into points using the points table under scoring.

COMPETITION ARENAS

Lunging or long lining is NOT allowed in the indoor arenas.

The indoor arenas will be available for schooling beginning Saturday, September 5. Riding, schooling or lunging is allowed in the outdoor Schooling rings and Outdoor Ring (see map) prior to Saturday, September 5 and during the show.

The climate-controlled indoor arenas at the World Equestrian Center connect to stable areas by covered walkways, so once you arrive, you’ll never have to go outside. The entire facility is kept at a comfortable 68 degrees throughout. The state-of-the-art HVAC systems keep fresh air flowing. Industrial fans keep the air circulating in each arena.

The following table specifies the dimensions and footing of the competition and warm-up arenas:

R & L Arena 120 X 615,

Custom blended GGT Footing, climate controlled

Sanctuary Arena 210 X 350,

Custom blended GGT Footing, climate controlled

Roberts Arena 108 x 260, Premium footing, climate controlled

Roberts Arena schooling Arena 60 X 150, Premium footing

Bradley Arena schooling for the Sanctuary 108 x 208, custom blended GGT Footing

WEC Outdoor Horse Show complex:

Jumper Ring .........

Hunter 1

Hunter 2 ................

Schooling 1

Schooling 2 ..........

Lunging Ring

300’ x 180’

280’ x 150’

285’ x 150’

220’ x 180’

280’ x 135’

320’ x 220’

The management may move classes to other arenas if weather or class schedule issues necessitate such a move.

DOGS

Please refer to GR 14

MOTORIZED VEHICLE/GOLF CARTS

All Golf Cart rentals will go through the facility of WEC.

Please refer to GR 30 and USEF Rule GR1301.7 regarding the motorized vehicles, including golf carts, motorcycles, scooters or other farm utility vehicles by minors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBLITY

AHA Qualifications are no longer required.

However, All USEF definitions and AHA definitions for Elite, Choice, and Select Riders must be met.

Refer to each show and GR 3 for rules regarding eligibility for Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes restricted classes (ABS).

Horses must still be eligible to show in the Green Working Hunter as defined by USEF AR162 b.1a.

RING/CLASS CONFLICTS & GATE HOLDS

Please refer to GR 9 & GR 38

Definition: A class conflict shall be defined as an exhibitor who has a class in which they must exhibit a horse in another arena at the same time. It may also be defined as a horse with two classes scheduled at the same time in different arenas.

If an exhibitor has a conflict between scheduled classes or rings, they can request a gate hold at the show office.

All requests must be submitted to the show office at least 12 hours prior to the class or a minimum of 2 sessions prior to the session with the conflict.

The request will be reviewed by a commissioner.

The exhibitor requesting the hold must come back to the show office to check if the request was granted or not.

Requests not submitted 12 hours or at least 2 sessions prior MAY not be considered.

SCORING SYSTEMS

All Sport Horse In-Hand will be scored using the Two-Judge Total Points System (COMP 502).

Exception: The Sport Horse In-Hand Supreme will be judged with all 4 Sport Horse In-Hand Judges using the Total Points System.

Western Dressage Hack and Suitability will be scored using the Two-Judge Total Points System.

Carriage Driving will be judged by 1 judge.

The Combined Test will utilize 1 Eventing Judge or 1 Dressage and 1 Jumper Judge.

Dressage will be judged by 2 Judges and scored according to the USEF Rulebook and the AHA Handbook (REQ 208).

ALL Sport Horse Under Saddle classes divided by type will be judged using the 3 judges MOS scoring system (COMP 506).

The Two-Judge Total Point system will be used for Sport Horse Under Saddle not divided by type, Working Hunter, Hunter Hack, Hunt Seat Equitation

and Jumper classes. Placings will be turned into points using the table below.

Hot plates, grills either electric, gas or charcoal are not allowed in any of the stalls or barn areas.

Exhibitors will be financially responsible for any alteration/damage per stall (horse or tack).

Stalls are permanent and/or temporary with doors.

All entered horses will be automatically charged for 1 horse stall even if it will be occupying a vacated stall for a vet out or scratched horse, with the exception of legal substitutions per GR 8.7.

A stall reconciliation form will be required from the barn manager for any stall refunds.

No points are awarded to any reserve or 11th place horse.

STABLING/ARRIVAL INFORMATION & FEED & BEDDING

Please refer to GR 43.4

FEED & BEDDING

Exhibitors are permitted to bring in outside feed and bedding for personal use, HOWEVER, third party deliveries or sales are strictly prohibited.

Shavings may be ordered with your entry and will be delivered to your stall prior to your arrival.

For delivery to your stalls prior to your arrival, you can place your order on the AHA App or website from August 12 to 25. After August 25, you will need to place your order upon arrival to the showgrounds.

Feed and bedding orders received by Thursday, September 10, at 5 PM can be placed on your open account. After that time, they will need to be paid when the order is placed.

STABLING

NO ARRIVAL is permitted prior to Thursday, September 3, NOON.

Stalls must be vacated by Sunday, September 13, by 10 AM.

Past 10 AM SHARP, you will be billed the facility’s late departure fee of $50 per hour per stall. *NO EXCEPTIONS

TACK STALLS

Refer to GR 43

ANY STALLS listed on the stall request form that are NOT PAID FOR with a horse entry will be invoiced regardless of use, and payment is due at the show.

To order additional tack stalls, fill out an entry form with the Owner/trainer information must be filled out. Leave the horse information blank. Payment is due with the entry form.

Tack stalls may be used for the following purposes: sitting areas, dressing rooms, tack rooms, ready rooms, feed rooms, staff sleep rooms, and equipment storage rooms.

For additional horse stalls, fill out an entry form with the owner & trainer information completed. If the owner is unknown, please use the trainer for the owner’s information. For the horse information, put in “TBA”. Payment for Mandatory fees is due with the entry form. Classes can be added until the close of entries at the show. Late fees apply if applicable.

GROUP STABLING

New for 2026. The group stabling form is available only online. No other form will be accepted

Group stalling forms are due in-house / Electronically dated by Tuesday, August 6, Midnight MT.). Requests received after this date may not be considered.

After August 6 you must contact the barn manager for additional stalls: Dave Daugherty (614) 9892385 ddaughe1@insight.rr.com. AHA must receive

a Stable Request for exhibitors wishing to be a part of a group (including online entries and non -competing horses) filled out completely listing every owner and horse; otherwise, your stalling is NOT guaranteed.

If your name does not appear on the Stabling Request Form, we cannot guarantee you will be with the group.

PATRON/ELITE STABLING

Please refer to GR 32 & GR 43

Preferred stalling will be available only to those who are participating as Paton or Elite Sponsors for 2024. Platinum Patronship stalling will be assigned first, followed by Gold Patrons and then Elite Sponsors. All others will be stalled following the stabling of Patrons and Sponsors. These stalling assignments will be based first on category of Patronship/Sponsorship and then by overall seniority within the show.

If a patron purchases a paddock, WEC rules only allow 1 horse in the paddock at the same time and must be monitored by a human at all times.

Stalling seniority from the past sponsorship program will carry over.

Deadline to enroll as a Paton or Elite Sponsor to receive stalling preference is July 31.

WEC AND FIRE MARSHAL RULES

Please refer to GR 23

WEC Paddock Rules - only 1 horse in the paddock at the same time and must be monitored by a human at all times.

Show Management and exhibitors of any animal brought to the Facility must observe all State of Ohio animal health regulations.

All dogs must be restrained on a leash at all times. Pet owners will be responsible for clean-up of droppings.

All horses must be washed in the designated wash areas only. No washing may be done in the stalls or alleyways.

Fireworks and firearms are prohibited from the grounds.

Tack stalls may be used for the following purposes: sitting areas, dressing rooms, tack rooms, ready rooms, feed rooms, staff sleep rooms, and equip-

ment storage rooms.

Hot plates, grills, either electric, gas, or charcoal, are not allowed in any of the stalls or barn areas.

VACCINATION & EQUINE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Please refer to GR 21

Any updates on the following requirements will be posted on the AHA website.

BRING ALL HEALTH & VACCINATION PAPERS WITH YOU. DO NOT SEND THEM TO AHA.

All horses entering the World Equestrian Center grounds must have:

• Proof of a current negative Coggins test (within 12 months),

• A 30-day certificate of veterinary inspection is required for all horses arriving from outside the state of Ohio,

• Proof of mandatory vaccinations is required per USEF rules.

Horses that fail to arrive with appropriate equestrian forms and paperwork cannot unload onto the showgrounds.

VIOLATIONS

The AHA National Show Commissions have the authority to penalize participants for infractions of the AHA Rules and/or violation of any show facility rules. At the Commission’s direction, such penalties can include (but are not limited to): fines, suspension, loss of patron seniority and/or cancellation of patronship and the associated benefits.

WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER LODGING

HAMPTON INN & SUITES

201 Holiday Drive

Wilmington, OH 45177 (855) 271-3622

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

155 Holiday Drive Wilmington, OH 45177 (877) 859-5095

(937) 382-0985

HOLIDAY INN WILMINGTON

123 Gano Road

Wilmington, OH 45177 (877) 895-5095

WILMINGTON INN 909 Fife Avenue Wilmington, OH 45177 (844) 382-3689

Book early and mention you are with the Arabian Horse Association block. Visit the Event Page at ArabianHorses.org to book online.

VENDORS

FARRIER

Joe Proby (708) 673-9692

EMT

World Equestrian Center

FEED & BEDDING

Must be purchased thru the show office

GOLF CARTS

World Equestrian Center (937) 382-0985

PHOTOGRAPHER

Liz Crawley

www.lizcrawleyphotography. com

VETERINARIAN

Equine Athlete Veterinary Services 12630 Merrill Rd Pilot Point, TX 76258 (940) 686-0112

WEBSTREAMING TBA

Information subject to change before show dates. Visit the Event Page at ArabianHorses.org for updates.

THE In ’ s & Out ’ s TO THE SPORT HORSE NATIONALS

PERFORMANCE MATURITY PROGRAM

REMEMBER! There are 2 steps to participating in the Performance Maturity classes at Sport Horse Nationals:

1. Enrollment into the Performance Maturity Program

2. Entry into the corresponding Performance Maturity class at Sport Horse Nationals

All Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians with a purebred Arabian parent must have competing in the Maturity Classes must have parentage DNA verified to a purebred Arabian parent on file at the AHA office in order to be eligible to compete in the class.

Owners wishing to compete in this program must enroll in the program either by making payments or one lump sum.

If enrollment is made in payments, the 2026 due dates are:

• May 1 st • June 1 st • July 1 st

Late fees apply for any missed due dates.

Enrollments postmarked/electronic transaction dated after the first of May, June and July will be assessed late fees.

Nominations are allowed with the additional $750 late fee up until the First Post Entry Close date for Sport Horse Nationals. Any Program enrollment fees (including late fees) must be paid.

In addition to the program enrollment, you must enter into the Performance Maturity Class at Sport Horse Nationals on an official entry form or online at the AHA website by the date of entry close. If you do not enter the show or program, a late fee(s) will be assessed.

AVOID LATE FEES! ENROLL & ENTER ON TIME!

PRIZE MONEY

AVAILABLE

YEARLING CLASSES

Restricted to Breeding Entries

$107,500 IT PAYS TO PLAY SWEEPSTAKES

The following Classes are restricted to horses enrolled as a Breeding Entry or Original Entry:

ABS Arabian Yearling Sport Horse Colt/Gelding (Class 1023)

ABS Arabian Yearling Sport Horse Filly (Class 1022)

ABS HA/AA Yearling Sport Horse Colt/Gelding (Class 1025)

ABS HA/AA Yearling Sport Horse Filly (Class 1024)

Champion – $2,500

Reserve Champion – $1,500

Remaining Top Ten – $750

**2 YEAR OLD CLASSES

Horses enrolled as a Breeding Entry or Original Entry are eligible for Prize Money for the following classes:

Arabian 2 Year Old Sport Horse Colt In-Hand (Class 599)

Arabian 2 Year Old Gelding In-Hand (Class 600)

Arabian 2 Year Old Filly In-Hand (Class 601)

HA/AA 2 Year Old Sport Horse Colt/Gelding In-Hand (Class 1331)

HA/AA 2 Year Old Sport Horse Filly In-Hand (Class 604)

Champion – $400

Reserve Champion – $300

Remaining Top Ten – $100

** If fewer than nineteen horses are in the class, 50% rounded up will be eligible for prize money.

ABS Dressage Prospect Incentive (Class 1504)

Champion – $4,000

Reserve Champion – $3,000

Top Ten – $1,000

ABS Green Working Hunter Derby (Class 1520)

Champion – $4,000

Reserve Champion – $3,000

Top Ten – $1,000

JACKPOT CLASSES

Restricted to Horses enrolled as a Breeding or Original Entry

*ABS Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle AOTR Jackpot (Class 1505)

*ABS HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle AOTR Jackpot (Class 1506)

Restricted to horses that are enrolled as a Breeding or Original Entry and are 7 years of age and older. The Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes will add $1,000 per entered and shown horse up to $15,000 per class. Any jackpot money not distributed will be equally divided among all placings. Sweepstakes prize money not awarded will be retained in the Sweepstakes principal fund.

These classes are exempt from the 50% rule. Sweepstakes and Jackpot money will be awarded:

Champion – 20%

Reserve Champion – 10%

Remaining Top Ten – 8.75%

TRACK YOUR HOURS. CELEBRATE

With the Arabian Recreational Riding Program (ARRP), every hour you spend riding or driving your horse becomes part of your achievement journey. Whether you're exploring trails, polishing skills in lessons, helping on the ranch, or enjoying a quiet ride at home, log it all and earn rewards along the way. If you ride, you’re already qualifying. Start tracking today!

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USDF Membership Benefits: USDF is dedicated to education, the recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For details on member benefits, including educational programs, awards, and other opportunities, refer to the USDF Member Guide or the USDF website at www.usdf.org.

This competition is recognized by USDF for 2026

Membership Requirements for USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized Competitions: Owners and riders, including foreign riders and owners who are not residents of the US, wishing to participate in a USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competition as a rider or owner/lessee, must have either a USDF Group Membership (GM), Participating Membership (PM), or have a USDF Non-Member (NM) identification number and pay the USDF NonMember (NM) fee. (Note: USDF Business Members can own horses but cannot compete as riders with their USDF Business Membership.)

Horses competing at USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions must have either a USDF Horse Identification (HID) number or a USDF Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR). Proper credentials or verification certificates must be presente d to the competition secretary.

Riders and owners wishing to participate in a USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competition, and not able to present the competition secretary with verification of a USDF membership or NM identification, and USDF LHR or USDF HID , must complete a USDF Competition Affidavit Form and pay the $5 affidavit filing fee. A copy of a completed affidavit form from another competition may also be used for verification purpose s for up to 60 days. (Exception: Affidavits cannot be used at Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships.)

Exceptions:

• Horses competing only in Individual Breed Classes (IBC s) at DSHB competitions, sires and dams of horses in DSHB group classes, where those sires or dams are not actually competing in the same competition, horses competing only in breed restricted dressage or DSHB classes at Regular Competitions (e.g. all Arabian, all Friesian, or all Morgan classes), or in USDF Introductory Level tests, pas de deux or quadrille, are exempt from this requirement. Also exempt are horses ridden in leadline, exhibitions, games and races, cla sses for 4-H members, walk-trot, academy, and opportunity classes.

• Riders and owners/lessees competing only in classes which are exempt from the USDF HID requirements are also exempt from the USDF NM identification number and NM fee requirements. Also exempt are handlers of horses competing in DSHB In-Hand or Group classes.

Memberships Defined

Participating Membership (PM): A membership issued to an individual directly by USDF. The membership year is December 1 through November 30. PMs are available for 1-year ($100), 5-years ($400), or life ($2,000). A USDF Youth Participating Membership (YPM) is available for individuals who have not reached their 21st birthday by December 1 of the current membership year ($ 80). A PM allows the member to compete at USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions and to participate as a rider and/or owner /lessee for all Adequan®/USDF Year-End Awards and the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championship program.

Group Membership (GM): A membership issued to an individual by USDF when the member name and dues are submitted to USDF through an affiliate Group Member Organization (GMO). The GM year begins December 1 and ends November 30. A GM allows the member to compete at USEFlicensed/USDF-recognized competitions and participate in the USDF Rider Awards Program.

Business Membership (BM): A membership that runs December 1 through November 30 and is issued to a business or organization directly by USDF. The USDF BM ($280) offers a wider variety of advertising benefits. BM s satisfy requirements of horse ownership only. Non-Member (NM) Identification Number: For each USDF NM owner/lessee and USDF NM rider there will be a USDF NM fee of $55 per competition that must be collected by the show secretary and submitted to USDF , along with the USDF Report of Fees document and the $5 affidavit fee and Competition Affidavit Form if the person cannot provide a copy of their USDF NM card. Owners/lessees or riders exempt from the NM number requirements are also exempt from paying the USDF NM fee. If there are multiple owners of a horse and all are NMs, only one of the owners must pay the NM fee. If the horse has at least one owner who is a current USDF PM, GM, or BM there is no NM fee assessed. Competition management will be invoiced for all applicable USDF NM fees not received with the USDF post-competition paperwork, along with a report listing all USDF NMs. Competition management is then required to submit the NM fees within 30 days to the USDF. An individual with a USDF NM identification number is not eligible for any USDF membership benefits. Once a USDF NM number has been assigned, a USDF NM card can be obtained from the USDF website.

Horse Identification (HID) Number: A one-time tracking number for horses ($45). Scores earned by a horse with an HID number will be recorded but will NOT be counted towards Adequan ®/USDF Year-End Awards. A horse with an HID number is not eligible to compete in Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional qualifying or championship classes. An HID number can be upgraded to a Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR) for a fee of $ 95. If a horse has a USDF LHR it does not need an HID number. An HID number is a one-time fee that does not need to be renewed.

Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR): A horse with an LHR ($140) is eligible for Adequan®/USDF Year-End Awards, and eligible to compete in Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional qualifying and championship classes, assuming requirements for the owner and rider are met. If a horse has an LHR it does not need an HID number An LHR does not need to be renewed.

How to Join USDF

Applications for USDF Participating Membership (PM), Business Membership (BM), Horse Identification (HID) number, and Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR) may be found in the following locations:

• On the USDF website: www.usdf.org. You can submit the application online or download the form

• In the show office at USEF-licensed/USDF -recognized competitions classified by USEF as Dressage Competitions, and Regular Competitions which are open to all breeds.

• By calling or writing the USDF office at (859) 971 -2277, 4051 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511

The effective date of membership is the date the form and correct fees are received in the USDF office or, if apply ing at a competition, the date accepted by the competition secretary, provided the application is signed and dated by the competition secretary , member, and/or horse owner on that same day