Arabian Horse Association Omnibus - Youth & Mid Summer Nationals , May 2026

OMNIBUS OMNIBUS

JULY 17-25, 2026 | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

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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 OCT OCT

SEPT

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) 696-4538 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

61-70

71-80

81-90

91-100

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

Horse Stalls 34 Tack Stalls

Horse Stalls 38 Tack Stalls

Horse Stalls 42 Tack Stalls

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).

EVERY ARABIAN HORSE HAS A History

AHA’s new transfer procedure helps ensure your horse’s story (and registration) aren’t lost.

AHA’s new Broken Chain of Ownership makes it possible to reconnect a horse with its official registration even if the papers have been lost along the way.

With DNA Identity testing, documented proof of ownership,and attempts to contact the last recorded owner to confirm there is no contractual or statutory claim to the horse, AHA can work to complete a transfer of Recorded Ownership for your Registered Horse and restore their rightful record.

BUILT-IN TRAFFIC BUILT-IN DEMAND

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YOUTH & MID SUMMER NATIONALS & SHOPPING EXPO

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | JULY 17-25, 2026

Inside Booth: $400 per 10’x10’ booth

Outside Booth: $400 per 10’x10’ booth

SPORT HORSE NATIONALS

WILMINGTON, OH | SEPTEMBER 6-12, 2026

60 U.S. NATIONALS & SHOPPING EXPO

TULSA, OK | OCTOBER 22-31, 2026

Inside Booth: $550 per 10’x10’ booth

East Exchange: $650 per 10’x10’ booth

Outside Booth: $500 per 10’x10’ booth

Full Page $500

Half Ad $250

Full Page $500

(Vertical or Horizontal)

2 Page Spread $975

Full Page $400

Half Ad $200 (Vertical or Horizontal)

2 Page Spread $775

Business Card Ad $85/Card

Half Ad $250 (Vertical or Horizontal)

2 Page Spread $975

Senior Spotlight $100/page

Full Page $500

Business Card Ad $85/Card

Half Ad $250

Senior Spotlight $100/page

(Vertical or Horizontal)

2 Page Spread $975

Business Card Ad $85/Card

Senior Spotlight $100/page

Full Page $200

Half Ad $100

Full Page $200

(Vertical or Horizontal)

2 Page Spread $375

Business Card Ad $30/Card

Half Ad $100 (Vertical or Horizontal)

2 Page Spread $375

Full Page $200

Business Card Ad $30/Card

Half Ad $100

(Vertical or Horizontal)

2 Page Spread $375

Business Card Ad $30/Card

Half Ad $200 (Vertical or Horizontal)

Business Card Ad $75/Card

Senior Spotlight $75/page

Full Page $400

2 Page Spread $775 Business Card Ad $75/Card Senior Spotlight $75/page

Half Ad $200 (Vertical or Horizontal)

2 Page Spread $775

Business Card Ad $75/Card

Senior Spotlight $75/page

Full Page $600

Full Page $600

Half Ad $320 (Vertical or Horizontal)

2 Page Spread $1175

Business Card Ad $100/Card

Half Ad $320 (Vertical or Horizontal)

2 Page Spread $1175

Full Page $600

Business Card Ad $100/Card

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NEW FOR 2026

The Show Commission has made many changes to the show based on extensive feedback from Exhibitors at the AHA Convention. They are also excited to announce the following changes and additions:

• A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH Select 11-18 CH

• A/HA/AA Sport Horse Showmanship JTH CH

• A/HA/AA Sport Horse Showmanship AATH CH

• A/HA/AA Modified Hunter Seat Equitation Over Obstacles 2’3” ATR CH

• A/HA/AA Third Level English Dresasge Open CH

• A/HA/AA Third Level Western Dressage Open CH

• A/HA/AA English/Western Trail-In Hand JTH CH

• A/HA/AA English/Western Trail-In Hand AATH CH

• Arabain Ranch Rail Pleasure Select ATR CH

• HA/AA Ranch Rail Pleasure Select ATR CH

• AWWA Arabian Ranch Discipline Rail Pleasure ATR CH

• AWWA HA/AA Ranch Discipline Rail Pleasure ATR CH

• Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle JR Horse CH

• HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle JR Horse CH

• A/HA/AA Herd Work AATR

SPECIAL EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

AHYA BOARD MEETING

Chill Box | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 16

AHYA CONVENTION & YOUTH PARTY

OG & E Arena | 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Convention Sponsor: Independent Equine Agents

Youth Party Sponsor: Earthquake Arabians

• Pick up your qualifier T-shirts

• Carnival!

SATURDAY, JULY 18

EXHIBITOR WELCOME DINNER

TBA | 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 19

FIRST TIME

EXHIBITOR PICTURE

OG & E Arena | 12:30 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 20

STICK HORSE WORKSHOP

Chill Box | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Vallejo III Ranch LLC, Kathie & Audrey Hart

STICK HORSE CONTEST

OG & E Arena | 6:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Vallejo III Ranch LLC, Kathie & Audrey Hart

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

CHUCK A DUCK

OG & E Arena | 12:30 p.m.

ALL CART PARADE

OG & E Arena | 5:00 p.m. (after classes)

Sponsor: Arabian Hunter Pleasure Association

THURSDAY, JULY 23

DOG COSTUME CLASS & 15TH ANNUAL DOG RACES

OG & E Arena | 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 24

LAST YEAR YOUTH CEREMONY

OG & E Arena | 6:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 25

CLOSING CEREMONIES WITH FLAG RIDERS

EXTRA EVENTS

CHILL BOX SPONSORED BY BOISVERT FARMS LLC

Come hang out in the AC and play some games or watch a movie. Open 9 a.m - 3 p.m. daily.

ACTIVITY HOUR

Daily fun youth activity, 10 a.m.

FIND THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE

Search the grounds daily for golden horseshoes, if you find one bring it to the Chill Box for a prize.

PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT

Make your way around the grounds taking pictures from a list you can pick up in the Chill Box, get all the pictures and come claim your prize.

GOOD LUCK ANIMALS

Send your best friend/ daughter/sister/barn friend a congratulatory animal that will be delivered to their barn!

SCAN FOR VISITOR INFO

MEET IN OKC DISCOUNT PASS

MODERN FRONTIER ATTRACTIONS PASS

GENERAL INFORMATION

SHOW OFFICE

Office Hours:

Monday, July 13 NOON - 5 PM

Tuesday – Thursday, July 14 - 16 8:30 AM - 5 PM

Friday - Saturday, July 17 - 25 ����� 7 AM -1/2 hr after last class

BARN OFFICE

NO ARRIVALS BEFORE 6 AM SATURDAY, JULY 11

GROUP STALLING DUE IN-HOUSE / ELECTRONICALLY

DATED TUESDAY, JUNE 9, MIDNIGHT (MT). REQUESTS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Office Hours:

Saturday - Tuesday, July 11 - 14 10 AM - 10 PM

Wednesday - Saturday, July 15 - 25 7 AM - 7 PM

FEED & BEDDING INFORMATION

Feed and Bedding must be ordered thru the State Fair Park�

You may order online or by phone using the phone number or link below Exhibitors are permitted to bring in outside feed and bedding for personal use� HOWEVER, third party deliveries or sales are strictly prohibited.

State Fair Park Feed and Bedding (405) 948-6786 or (405) 948-6787

www okcfairgrounds com/event-services/feed-and-bedding

FACILITY SHIPPING INFORMATION

Packages for the horse show will only be accepted from July 14 - 24 Neither AHA nor State Fair Park is responsible for lost or stolen packages�

Send all packages to:

State Fair Park

Attn: Arabian Youth Nationals

(Include Exhibitor/Vendor/Stable Name, cell number of recipient)

333 Gordon Cooper Oklahoma City, OK 73107

SHOW COMMISSION

Sharon Richards, Chair California

Cynthia Richardson, Vice Chair

Rocky Glidder

Florida

Texas

Mark Himmel Louisiana

Michelle Pease-Paulsen Washington

Dan Stevenson California

Show Commission can be contacted at:

Arabian Horse Association

Attn: YNL Show Commission

6030 Greenwood Plaza Blvd�, Suite 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone (303) 696-4500 • Fax (303) 696-4599

NationalEvents@ArabianHorses org www ArabianHorses org

OFFICIALS

NATIONAL EVENTS General email

NationalEvents@ArabianHorses.org

SHOW MANAGER Sharon Richards

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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

Taryl.O’Shea@arabianhorses.org

CORPORATE SPONSOR DIRECTOR & SR 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 PROGRAM

Abby Carpenter ................................................. (303) 696-4509

Abby.Carpenter@ArabianHorses.org

USEF STEWARDS

Jean Kraus (Lead Steward & TD)

Kathy Callahan-Smith

Carrie Olson, Cheryl Tobey

NIGHT STEWARD

Kim Dickerson

HUNTER COURSE DESIGNER ���������������������� William Robertson

TRAIL COURSE DESIGNER Robert Dehn

DRESSAGE COORDINATOR Carol Spangler

ANNOUNCERS

OG & E .........................................................................Dan Savage Performance

Rich Dorant Specialty Andrew Bailey

RINGMASTERS

Dennis Eikenberry Carl Malicote, Juan Stuckey

BARN MANAGER

Dave Daugherty .................................................... 614-989-2385 ddaughe1@insight.rr.com

VETERINARIAN

Equine Athlete Veterinary Services. (940) 686-0112

12630 Merrill Rd, Pilot Point, TX 76258

EMT Equestrian Medical Service

FARRIER

Jeremy Miller ........................................................... 770-294-1836 jeremyshoeing@gmail.com

PHOTOGRAPHER

Jeff JansonPhotography www.jeffjanson.com

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.

OG & E COLISEUM PANEL (C)

Judging panels will rotate using the following 6 judges

Ted Carson AL

Chris Culbreth AZ

Hillary Hoffman MN

David Mikosz SC

John Ryan PA

Nathan Salamy TN

UPHA – Lisa Hillmer, John Ryan, David Mikosz

WORKING WESTERN PANEL

Anne Judge ....................... CO

Jonathan Vrabec CO

Deb Witty ........................... WA

WORKING HUNTER

Loren Robertson AB, CAN

Nancy Seyfried GA

Carolyn Duncan GA

DRESSAGE

Peggy Klump CA

Danielle Toscano (WD) PA

Mary Mahler (WD) TX

These judges were selected by the Judges and Stewards Selection Committee and subject to change.

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

Must sign up online on app/website starting July 1

> Refer to Important dates & deadlines Post Horse > per horse

Post Class for pre-entered horses > per class $100/$200

USEF Show Pass > per person

Must be purchased online with USEF WDAA Non Member

*Please DO NOT split cost of tack stalls on your entry form

CLASS LIST

MARE BREEDING/GELDING IN-HAND

PERFORMANCE

COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE

PLEASURE

PLEASURE

DRIVING

MOUNTED NATIVE COSTUME

LADIES SIDE SADDLE

ENGLISH SHOW HACK

WALK/TROT/JOG

PLEASURE

WESTERN DRESSAGE

WORKING HUNTER & EQUITATION

TRAIL

RAIL PLEASURE

LIMITED REINED COW/VRH COW WORK/HERD WORK ADDITIONAL FEE

Exhibitors in the VRH Limited Amateur and VRH Limited Youth Ranch Cow Work may not have shown more than three times down the fence in any Cow Horse class, Reined Cow Horse class or VRH Cow Work class.

2026 YOUTH & MID SUMMER ARABIAN & HALF-ARABIAN

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

NEW or changes/corrections in Red

It is the policy of the Show Commission to not make schedule changes within 24 hours of a class, unless there are extenuating circumstances.

The schedule printed in the prize list is based on entry projections for each class, and the number of sections required. Any change in the number of entries may affect the corresponding number of sections in that class. The Show Commission will review class entry numbers and sections after the entry deadline and will revise the schedule accordingly if deemed necessary.

WORKING WESTERN (W)

WORKING HUNTER (HJ) Ted Carson (T), Chris Culbreth (C), Hillary Hoffman (H) Ann Judge (W1), Jonathan Vrabec (W2), Deb Witty (W3) Lorne Robertson (L) Nancy Seyfried (N), Carolyn Duncan (D) David Mikosz (M), John Ryan (R), Nathan Salamy (S)

OG & E Judges will rotate

DRESSAGE (D) WESTEN DRESSAGE (WD) UPHA (U ) Lisa Hillmer, John Ryan, Devid Mikosz Peggy Klump (D1) (EngD), Danielle Toscano (D2) (WD), Mary Mahler (D3) (WD)

SPORT HORSE UNDER SADDLE 2 dressage /1 H/J 2 Dressage Lorne Robertson (S1), Peggy Klump (S2) Danielle Toscano (S3)

Please check on the App or in the show office for any changes.

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026

WEDNESDAY July 15, 2026

TENTATIVE CLASS 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 to solve conflicts. Entry fees will be forfeited in case of time conflicts caused by rings running simultaneously that can’t be resolved.

If you have multiple classes the same day, it is strongly advised to look closely at the schedule and request a section that will work best for your situation.

W 1206 A/HA/AA Modified Working Hunter ATR OF

W 271 Arabian Working Hunter ATR OF(2’6”)

2547 HA/AA Country Pleasure Driving AATD SF/F CTM 1174 Arabian Western Trail Horse JOTR CH

2896 HA/AA Western Pl Junior Horse 3 & 4 yrs old CH SF/F RSH Classes 1174 & 213 run concurrently 1206 A/HA/AA Modified Working Hunter ATR US/CH

1852 Arabian Country English Pl AATR Elite CH SF/F RMC 1173 HA/AA Hunter Pl AATR Select CH SF/F HTS 648 HA/AA Western Trail Horse AOTR CH

W Reset course 1950 Arabian Western Pl AATR Choice CH SF/F HSR 1176 HA/AA Western Trail Horse JOTR CH

Afternoon and Evening sessions may NOT start at the time listed for the other two arenas FRIDAY EVENING6:00 PM

316 Arabian English Show Hack Open CH SF/F CHM Classes 648 & 1176 run concurrently

2250 Arabian Hunter Pl AATR Choice CH SF/F MSH

2817 Arabian Western Pl Junior Horse 5 yrs old

Sport Horse in hand classes may not run in the order listed

TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE

DRESSAGE

FRIDAY, July 24, 2026 Auditors and participants who are signed up will be able to enter the exhibition class (3272) on Saturday but must enter by 9 PM this evening

SATURDAY, July 25, 2026

AH A COMMUNITY CONNECT PROGRAM

WHAT IS THE COMMUNITY CONNECT PROGRAM?

The Arabian Horse Youth Association (AHYA) is excited to launch the Community Connect Program — a safe, positive space for youth members to connect, make new friends, and celebrate their shared love for Arabian horses!

This online group is hosted on the Band app and is carefully monitored by SafeSport-trained adult moderators to ensure a welcoming and secure environment for everyone.

WHY JOIN?

Meet other AHYA members from across the U.S.

Share your favorite horse stories, photos, and experiences. Take part in fun prompts, activities, and discussions.

Build lifelong friendships within the Arabian horse community.

AND SIGN UP HERE!

SPOTS CLOSE MAY 18TH

PLEASE REFER TO GENERAL RULES FOR ALL SHOWS

ENTRY INFORMATION

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).

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

FULL PAYMENT must accompany your entry.

•EMAILED ENTRIES WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED. EXCEPTION: Email entries will be accepted ONLY on the FIRST DAY the show o ce 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 di erent rings at the same time. Every e ort 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: Mail to: Attn: YNL/MSN Nationals 6030 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

ARRIVAL & STALLING INFORMATION

•Group Stabling Requests MUST be received by Tuesday, June 9, Midnight MT

•ARRIVAL – Saturday, July 11, NO Arrivals before 6 AM

•DEPARTURE – Sunday, July 26, by Midnight

•Stalls must be vacated *NO EXCEPTIONS

ENTRY DEADLINES

Maturities, Futurities, or classes restricted to Sweepstakes horses, and other associations program classes must be entered by the first closing date.

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

NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER Monday, July 13 @ 5 pm Local time for any reason.

NO DRESSAGE entries for NEW HORSES or ADDED CLASSES will be accepted after June 23

EMAILED ENTRIES WILL NO LONGER BE ACCPETED

MAILED ENTRIES

MUST be Post Marked/Electronic stamped by Tuesday, May 26, Midnight (MT)

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

From May 27 to June 23 Midnight MT

•$500.00 per horse

From June 24 to July 13 @ 5 pm Local Time

•$1,000.00 per horse

ONLINE ENTRIES

NEW for 2026: Online entries extended.

Online entries will open on May 1st and will be accepted until June 2, Midnight MT without a post fee.

From June 3 to June 23, Midnight MT

•$500.00 per horse

Wednesday, June 24 to June 30, Midnight MT

•$1,000.00 per horse

After June 30 Online entry will NOT be available.

ADDING CLASSES FOR HORSES ALREADY ENTERED

Must be submitted on an entry form, and waivers must be signed.

From May 27 to June 23

•Regular class fee plus $125 late class fee

From June 24 to July 13 @ 5 pm Local Time

•Regular class fee plus $250 late class fee

ENTRY REFUNDS

Please refer to GR 8.10

SHOW ACCOUNTS

All exhibitors MUST leave a form of payment for an open account before any back numbers will be given out.

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

(NON COMPETING HORSES)

Please refer to GR 31

Must be listed on the stall form.

There will be a $750.00 fine per NC horse for not filing an o cial entry form with the show o ce.

UNREGISTERED HORSES

Please refer to GR 45

RIDER/HANDLER EQUITATION HORSE CHANGES

Please refer to General Rules for all shows – GR 8.9

Any changes to the entered initial rider, designated Rider for Working Hunter Under Saddle, 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 after the deadline will result in a late change fee. Changes can be done on the AHA App, web site or in person at the show o ce.

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.

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 the required forms are filed at the horse Show O ce.

SCRATCHES & NO SHOWS

Please refer to GR 8.5

By 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 o cial and be in the show o ce by;

8 PM > the night prior for Morning classes

11 AM > for Afternoon classes

4 PM > for Evening classes

Scratches after the deadline will result in a late change fee.

Changes can be done on the AHA App, web site or in person at the show o ce.

Exhibitors who scratch at the gate MUST still submit an o cial form.

CLASS SECTIONS & REQUESTS

Please refer to GR 8.6

Eight (8) horses will be selected from each section to move forward to compete in the finals.

Exhibitors with possible ring conflicts, should identify section requests on the O cial Entry Form. At the show sections can be requested via the AHA App, web site or in person at the show o ce.

All requests MUST be submitted BY NOON the day prior to 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 that you look closely at the schedule and request a section that best suits your situation.

STALLIONS

Stallions are prohibited from being exhibited in Showmanship, Walk/Trot/Jog and Lead Line classes.

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 June 1

Artwork must be in .jpg or .png format and must be high resolution. AHA is not liable for an exact color match.

More Information can be found on Youth & Mid Summer webpage or call AHA at (303) 696-4500.

AWARDS/PRIZE MONEY

Please refer to GR 5 for complete information Awards room will be open from July 18 - 26 from 8 AM until 30 minutes after classes end.

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

Duplicate Awards can be purchased anytime and will be for sale in the Awards Room for Champion, Reserve Champion Trophy and Top Ten Plaques and for Youth only, jackets and belt buckles. The Duplicate Award Order Form can be found on the National Events homepage @ Duplicate Award Order Form or email NationalEvents@arabianhorses.org

JACKETS & BUCKLES

Each exhibitor will be awarded only one Championship jacket or belt-buckle per Youth National show. For example, should a rider receive 3 Championship titles, the rider will only be awarded one jacket or one buckle for the first Championship title earned.

Any exhibitor who earns more than one Championship title has the opportunity to purchase additional jackets and/or buckles. Additional buckles may be purchased from the Awards Room during the show, or from the AHA O ce once the show has ended.

DRESSAGE HIGH SCORE

The highest dressage score earned by a JTR or JOTR in Training level or above will be presented an award.

PRIZE MONEY

Checks for AHA classes o ering prize money will be mailed within 60 days after the show’s completion.

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. All non-AHA classes o ering prize money will be issued by that association.

ARABIAN BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES

PRIZE MONEY

Refer to GR 3

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

The following classes will be awarded ABS Prize Money Program for the Mid-Summer Nationals.

• ABS Arabian Ranch Rail Pleasure AAOTR

• ABS HA/AA Ranch Rail Pleasure AAOTR

• ABS Arabian Ranch Riding AAOTR

• ABS HA/AA Ranch Riding AAOTR

Classes are restricted to horses that are enrolled as either a Breeding or Original Entry. $10,000 will be allocated for each class. Champion will receive $2,500; Reserve Champion $1,500 and remaining Top Ten $750. These classes will be paid out based on the 50% rule.

In 2026, these classes will be open only to Sweepstakes nominated horses (Breeding Entry or Original Entry).

CAMPER & RECREATIONAL VEHICLE FACILITIES

A large RV park with water, electricity, and a sewer station is located on the Fairgrounds. Both 50 amp and 30 amp services are available. For more information, call the Oklahoma State Fairground O ce at (405) 948-6700.

Camper space must be reserved directly from the Fairground.

No motor homes, travel trailers, campers or other RV’s may park in the Fairground’s parking lots or on the roads of the Fairgrounds.

Premium VIP RV Spots must be reserved directly with AHA. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The VIP lot is located at the north end of Barn 9 close to all arenas and barns. The lot is paved, and each site has full hook-up, including power (50 amp), sewer, and water.

The VIP reservation form is located on the website at www.ArabianHorses.org/YNL.

CLASS INFORMATION & SPECS

All classes will be shown and judged under the class specifications set forth in the Arabian Division of the USEF Rule Book. Any exceptions will be noted as “USEF Exception.”

When entering, please be aware of entering classes that might run in di erent rings at the same time. Every e ort 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.

ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE ASSOCIATION AOTR MATURITY

This prize money is separate from AHA prize money programs and is not issued by AHA.

For current and complete rules, deadlines, and information please visit the AWPA website at www.arabianwesternpleasure.com

THE AWPA MATURITY ENTRY FORM MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE AT ARABIANWESTERNPLEASURE.COM

PAPER ENTRY FORMS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.

If you have questions, please email arabianwesternpleasure1@gmail.com

The AWPA Arabian and Half-Arabian Western Pleasure AOTR Maturities are held each year at the Mid Summer National Arabian Horse Show. The classes are open to four- and five-year-old horses ridden by Adult Amateur owners only. Non-related co-ownership is not allowed. Prize money is determined by the AWPA. The AHA will award a National Champion, Reserve National Champion, and eight Top Ten in the AWPA Maturity Classes.

All prize money is determined and paid out by AWPA.

The ONLY four- and five-year-old’s allowed to compete in the AWPA Maturities will be those who were nominated in utero by December 31st of their breeding year. The Mare Nomination lists are available at www.arabianwesternpleasure.com

To participate in the AWPA Futurities, the owner or agent MUST complete the AWPA Entry form and provide payment on the AWPA website. **You will also need to complete the Nationals Entry Form and pay AHA fees to compete**

All fees must be paid in full to AWPA and AHA to be considered complete.

Entries will be shown and judged according to the class specifications set forth in the Arabian Division of the USEF Rule Book for Western Pleasure Junior Horses, with a change in the order of judging criteria listed below. Entries must be shown in a sna e bit or hackamore (Refer to AHA Handbook).

A five-judge total points system will be used. Judges will be used. Judges will be drawn randomly from the Nationals judging panels. Quality is the number one criterion for judging, followed by performance, suitability, and manners. In the event of a tie, the final placing will be determined by the placing and the number of placings each horse received.

Placings will be turned into points using the following table:

11th or any Reserve = 0

An AWPA representative may choose to meet with the riders at the Mid Summer National Show prior to one or both sections of the Maturity class. During this meeting, the AWPA representative will advise the riders on class procedures, rules, and how the horses are to be presented.

ELIMINATIONS

Class eliminations will be run as standard Western Pleasure Junior Horse classes. Entries will be shown at a walk, jog, and lope in both directions of the ring. Seven (7) horses will advance from each section to the finals.

FINALS CLASS PROCEDURE:

PHASE 1. RAIL WORK (80% OF JUDGING OR SCORE)

Horses will be shown at the walk, jog, and lope in both directions of the ring. Judging criteria will be in this order: quality, performance, suitability, and manners. After the rail work is completed, exhibitors will be asked to line up head to tail, split evenly by numbers on either long side of the arena.

PHASE 2. THE STAND UP (20% OF JUDGING OR SCORE)

Once all horses are in line, two attendants per horse will be allowed into the arena to assist with removing saddles and pads. They are allowed to bring a saddle rack, towel, and brush. They are not allowed to show the horse during judging.

Riders are to stand up their horse to be assessed for conformation suitable for a western pleasure horse by the judges. The horses shall stand relaxed with weight evenly dispersed on all four feet (not stretched). Whips may not be used. Once the judging panel has completed their examina-

tion of your horse, it should then be resaddled. After all horses have been re-tacked, riders will be asked to remount, and attendants will be excused from the ring.

PHASE 3. PLACING & AWARDS

Exhibitors will be retired to the paddock after the judges turn in their cards. The Top Ten will then be called back into the ring in numerical order. The Reserve Champion and then the Champion will be placed and given their awards. The horses will leave the arena in reverse order of their placings (tenth place first and Champion last). As they exit, the prize money won by each will be announced.

ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE ASSOCIATION

This prize money is separate from AHA prize money programs and is not issued by AHA.

AHPA AOTR JACKPOT

For current and complete rules, deadlines, and information please visit the AHPA website at www.arabianhunterpleasure.com

I. HORSE ELIGIBILITY

1. To be eligible for either AHPA Hunter Pleasure AOTR Jackpot, any previously nominated AHPA horse may enter and compete. A list of nominated horses is available on our website at www.arabianhunterpleasure.com

2. Current AHA and USEF/EC Membership is required for participation in all AHA & AHPA programs.

3. A horse that is co-owned by two distinct non-family owners cannot be shown in an AHPA Jackpot class at any show.

4. AHPA Entry payments are final and non-refundable. Any portion of a payment not postmarked/electronic transaction dated by the deadlines will cause that entry to be considered a late entry. There will be no refunds on any payment.

5. To be shown in the AHPA Hunter Pleasure AOTR Jackpot, the owner must also pay the AHPA Class Entry fee, as well as all additional AHA entry and o ce fees by the closing date of the show.

6. In order to receive the prize money payouts, winning horse owners must send the AHPA a completed W9 form within sixty days of the completion of the show. If the W9 form is not received within that time, no pay out will be issued.

Prize money checks must be cashed within 90 days of the date issued. Checks will be considered void after that time.

II.AOTR JACKPOT CLASS INFORMATION

The AOTR Jackpot classes are open to five-yearold and older Arabian & Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian horses who were AHPA nominated in their three-year-old year. All AHPA AOTR Jackpots will be run as standard Hunter Pleasure Amateur classes. Judging criteria will be in this order: quality, performance, suitability as a hunter, manners, and conformation. Conduct, appointments and qualifying gaits shall be followed from the Hunter Pleasure Section in the Arabian Chapter of the current USEF rulebook (AR-9).

ELIMINATIONS

Eight (8) horses will be selected from each section to move forward to compete in the AHPA Hunter Pleasure Futurity Finals. Each judge’s placing will be ranked, and points will be applied according to the following table:

1st = 50 2nd = 46 3rd = 42 4th = 38 5th = 34

6th = 30 7th = 26 8th = 22 9th = 18 10th = 14

11th = 10

FINALS

Judges will complete two cards in the final. One will be completed after Phase 1, and the second will be completed after Phase 2. Points from each card will be combined to determine the final placings. Each judge’s placing will be ranked, and points will be applied according to the following tables.

PHASE 1. RAIL WORK (75% OF JUDGING)

In the finals only, judges are not to walk the line after completing this phase. Each judge’s placing will be ranked and points will be applied according to the following table:

1st = 38 2nd = 35 3rd = 32 4th = 29 5th = 26

6th = 23 7th = 20 8th = 17 9th = 14 10th = 11

11th = 8

PHASE 2. CONFORMATION & SUITABILITY (25% OF JUDGING)

Please refer to the AHAP website for complete details on this phase. Two headers/attendants properly attired in business attire or appropriate show attire will be allowed into the arena per horse to assist in removing the saddle. They will be allowed to bring a saddle rack, one body brush, one tail brush, and one rag/cloth to prepare the horse. After all horses have been re-tacked, riders will be asked to remount, and attendants will be excused from the ring.

Judges will place emphasis on correct conformation, soundness, and movement. Each judge’s placing will be ranked, and points will be applied according to the following table: 1st = 12 2nd = 11 3rd = 10 4th = 9 5th = 8 6th = 7 7th = 6 8th = 5 9th = 4

11th = 2

PHASE 3. PLACING & AWARD GIVING

The scores from phases 1 & 2 will be added together for the final placing.

After the judging is completed, the horses will be retired from the lineup to the paddock or to the in-gate area. The Top Ten will be announced in numerical order. As they exit, the total of their prize money will be announced.

AHPA HUNTER SEAT PLEASURE EQUITATION CLASSIC EXHIBITION

The AHPA is proud to introduce a new Youth Equitation class. This class is designed to serve the needs of the many exhibitors who ride Hunter Pleasure

A program enrollment fee of $25 per year will be available online through the AHPA website. All riders must enroll in the AHPA Hunt Seat Equitation program prior to the beginning of the competition to be eligible to compete in the AHPA Hunter Seat Pleasure Equitation Classic Exhibition. **You will also need to complete the Nationals Entry Form and pay AHA fees to compete** All fees must be paid in full to AHPA, and AHA to be considered complete. For current and complete rules, deadlines, and information please visit the AHPA website at www.arabianhunterpleasure.com

Will be judged using 3 main ring Judges and the MOS Scoring System

Will run in accordance with the following USEF rules.

• APPOINTMENTS Refer to EQ 106.1-5

• POSITION Refer to EQ 105. 1-4. The correct seat position is in tune with the mount and its way of moving.

• CLASS ROUTINE Refer to EQ 108.2,3, and 4. “TO BE JUDGED ON” Riders‘ position and style and basic equitation skills. The rider demonstrates correct leads and diagonals, conveying the impression of e ective and easy control. Exhibitors are to be judged on their skill in e ectively controlling the horse and showing the horse to its best advantage. The horse is not to be judged.

The Walk/Trot JTR 10 & Under will be rail work only. If fewer than twenty (20) riders are entered, may be run only as a final.

The 18 & Under. Sections must be held if more than twenty (20) riders are entered.

In Phase I, riders will be judged on rail work only. In Phase 2 (the Final), the top four contestants may be asked to perform both the rail work and two or more individual tests from Equitation rule EQ 113, Tests 1-6, 20, as outlined in the AHA Handbook REQ 209.8

AWWA RANCH DISCIPLINED RAIL PLEASURE ATR

AWWA is proud to introduce a new Ranch class at the AHA Mid Summer National Arabian Horse Show to serve the needs of an expanding exhibitor base.

The classes are open to any age Arabian or HA/AA horse ridden by an Amateur who is properly entered in the Show. To participate in the AWWA Ranch Disciplined Rail Pleasure, the Owner (or Agent) MUST complete the AWWA Entry Form and provide payment. The Owner (or Agent) will also need to complete the AHA Nationals Entry Form and pay AHA fees to compete.

All fees must be paid in full to AWWA and AHA to be considered complete.

AWWA entry payments are final and non-refundable. There will be no refunds on any payment.

The AHA will provide National awards to Champion, Reserve Champion, and a full Top 10. Prize money is determined and paid out by AWWA. The Owner must provide to AWWA a completed W9 form within 60 days of the completion of Show. If the W9 form

is not received within that time, no payout will be issued.

AWWA will issue prize money checks to Owner within 30 days of the completion of Show. Prize money checks must be cashed within 90 days of issued. Checks will be considered void after that time.

Entries will be shown and judged in accordance to the Ranch Rail Appointments and Conduct (AR242) as set forth in the Arabian Division of the USEF Rule Book, with a change in the Class Specifications noted in the FINALS CLASS PROCEDURE section listed below.

A three-judge MOS scoring system will be used.

If sections are required, they will run as standard Ranch Rail Pleasure classes (See AR243). Eight (8) horses will advance from each section to the finals.

A random order of go will be used for Finals to enter the arena.

FINALS CLASS PROCEDURE:

The Finals of the AWWA Ranch Disciplined Rail Pleasure class is to show the ability of a well-trained Ranch Horse to be used as a work partner and companion. Horse should be willingly guided with smooth transitions and quality movements.

Final judging shall be based on the best overall ranch disciplined rail performance. The class is not a game, nor a fault and out elimination class. Horses must not be over-worked. Safety of horse and rider are of first- priority.

1. Each horse enters the arena individually at the trot proceeding up centerline. At mid-point, they will extend the trot to the end of the arena. At the end of the arena exhibitors turn left or right at the direction of the ring-master and proceed down the long wall. Before reaching the in-gate exhibitors will transition to the walk and halt. Horses are to stand quietly as each exhibitor enters the arena.

2. When all exhibitors have performed the individual entry maneuver the call judge will work horses on the rail as a group at the walk, trot, and lope both directions of the ring. An extension of any gait may be called.

3. Exhibitors will be asked to perform additional work. Work may include, but it not limited to:

a. Hand gallop

b. Flying or Simple change of lead

c. Halt & stand quietly on rail

d. Side pass either to left or right

e. Turn on hind quarters

f. Turn on forehand

g. Starting into lope from a halt

h. Extension of any gait

4. Upon completion of rail work, horses will be lined-up side-by-side in center of arena. Individually, exhibitors will ride forward from line, turn a 360 in either direction, and then back into the original place in line.

Horses nominated to AWWA Incentive Fund will receive bonus prize money.

A list of Incentive Fund horses is at www.ArabianWorkingWestern.com

BREEDING/GELDING IN-HAND CLASSES

In all breeding classes, the order of go will be determined and posted by birth date of the horse from oldest to youngest. (EXCEPTION: The Youth National Championship Show Commission may modify the order of go to avoid conflicts with other rings) USEF AR113.2.

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

Controlled paddock procedures in the General Rules for all National Shows (GR 9) will include the following restrictions for Breeding In-Hand classes:

ONLY TRAINER OR FAMILY MEMBERS PERMITTED

NO SHAGGING

NO WHIPS

NO NOISE MAKERS OR

NO ADDITIONAL NOISE ALLOWED IN THE PADDOCK AREA.

The above will be strictly enforced by the Youth & Mid Summer National Show.

Those in violation will be removed from the paddock

The member fee is equal to the price of an annual membership for each competition. Please refer to the General Rules GR 28.2.

DRESSAGE/WESTERN DRESSAGE CLASSES

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

Tests will be as follows:

• USDF Introductory Dressage Test B

• USDF Introductory Dressage Test B

• Training Level Test 3

• First Level Test 3

• Second Level Test 3

• Western Dressage Intro Test 4

• Western Dressage Basic Test 4

• Western Dressage Level 1 Test 4

• Western Dressage Level 2 Test 4

Horses may enter no more than two consecutive levels. The exception is USDF Walk/Trot 10 & Under Intro Level.

Only one ride will be used to determine the Champion, Reserve Champion, and Top Ten.

Readers are only allowed at the Introductory Level and Western Dressage. For Reader exception see USEF DR 122.4 and the General Rules GR 24.

No Whips Allowed, except in Western Dressage.

Dressage Award Presentations will be held after the last dressage classes each day in the order they close out.

DRESSAGE HELMET RULE

When cross-entry by rider or horse/rider combination is permitted between Dressage and other Arabian classes at a competition, USEF DR 120 and USEF DR 121 apply only to the designated Dressage warmup and competition areas or when an exhibitor is actually warming up for Dressage classes.

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

EQUITATION

Refer to AHA handbook REQ 209

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 the required forms are filed at the Horse Show O ce.

It is highly encouraged that an equitation rider ride in either the Medal class or at a Regional Championship to guarantees that the rider has ridden a pattern prior to National competition. If sections need to be added, the A/B will NOT have a pattern but the judges may ask for a test(s) may be called for.

ENGLISH DRESSAGE SEAT EQUITATION

In addition to rail work, all contestants are required to perform three or more individual tests from USEF DR133.

HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION

1.NOT TO JUMP (AR 288.3)

Refer to EQ108.2 for the class routine. It will have a rail work portion, and each competitor will be asked to perform two or more tests as outlined in the AHA Handbook REQ 209.8.

Judges must work with 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 (AR246.8 & 9 & AR247)

Refer to USEF EQ108.1 for the class routine. The course will be posted 24 hours prior to class.

Fence heights are 2’9”. This class will follow the procedures outlined in the USEF EQ-2 and USEF AR 288.2.1.2 .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.

3.MODIFIED OVER OBSTACLES Note: Riders must enter the Equitation Division based on the fence heights in the Hunter or Jumper classes that they have entered, shown and been judged in at the same competition. If they have competed at 2’6” or higher, at the same competition, they must show in the 2’9” Equitation Division. No cross entry is permitted between the two equitation classes.

REINING SEAT EQUITATION

All Reining Seat Equitation classes will have one (1) go-round. One participation may come from the corresponding Regional Equitation class.

SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION

Refer to AHA handbook REQ 209.5 for allowable tests. One participation may come from the corresponding Regional Equitation class.

UPHA ARABIAN BREEDS CHALLENGE CUP

All riders must pay the UPHA Fee of $50.00 per class. UPHA winners receive awards provided by UPHA. All UPHA riders must be a current UPHA Member at the time they qualify.

Qualifications are per UPHA. USEF rules must be earned in:

1. PLACING 1 – 4 in a UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup Class (AHA Qualification verified)

2. PLACING 1 – 4 in a UPHA All Breed Challenge Cup class on an Arabian or HA/AA QUAL 117 (UPHA Qualification verified Qualifications verified by UPHA)

The winner of the respective UPHA Arabian Breeds Junior (11- 13) Challenge Cup National Final may compete for the respective UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup National Final in any subsequent year but is ineligible for further competition in the respective UPHA Arabian Breeds Junior Challenge Cup classes or National Final.

The respective UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup (14 – 17) National Final winner is ineligible to compete in any future respective UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup qualifying classes or the respective UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup National Final. BOD 6/20/22 E ective 12/1/22

UPHA rules EQ 119.15.8.d the SAME horse must be used for BOTH phases except with a vet certificate.

All UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup class entries must be qualified seven days before the beginning of the show.

For the 14-17 and the 13 & under classes, in Phase I, all contestants must work as a group (or in groups) of twenty (20) or less on the rail and complete an individual workout. A minimum of twelve (12) and no more than fourteen (14) riders will be chosen for Phase II, which is the final section. No predetermined number needs to be selected from each group.

For Walk/Trot 10 & Under Riders will work in groups of twelve (12) or less and will not be asked to perform an individual workout. Ten (10) riders shall be chosen to return for Phase II.

Qualifications earned after 7 days prior to the start of the show, will count for the next year – UPHA rules

For UPHA questions regarding rules or qualifications, refer to the USEF rule book EQ 119.15 or contact UPHA at (859) 231-5070, info@uphaoline.com.

FUN CLASSES

Restricted to Youth only.

The AHYA selected the ride-a-buck as this year’s fun class. Date at time will be TBA once entries are in and an open time frame has been identified.

You will need to sign up by noon the day before the class. After the noon deadline, late entries will be accepted based on available supplies for the class and on a first come first serve basis.

The exhibitor must be registered as a rider at Youth, or a waiver and consent form must be signed and on file at the show o ce before the class.

Come and have some fun and a chance to win fun prizes. Bring your family and friends to cheer you on.

If you turn after and before this is your last year to compete as a youth! Scan the QR code to fill out the Last Year Youth Survey!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA

LEAD LINE EXHIBITION CLASS

Lead Line classes are open to riders 2 through 6 years of age. The age of the rider will be determined using the child’s age as of December 1, 2025. Lead Line riders may not cross-enter any other class in the show. Riders/trainers/owners in Lead Line classes are exempt from AHA/USEF membership if the horse entered is not entered in any other class in the show.

The Lead Line classes will be exhibition classes only. All participants will receive a specially designed trophy and ribbon.

Please sign up for this class on the entry form. Post entries will be accepted at the show o ce up to one day prior to the class. Leaders must be at least 14 years of age. Leaders are to walk on the near side of the horse. (Res. 27-97)

LEVELED CLASSES –SELECT, CHOICE & ELITE CLASSES

Please refer to the General Rules GR 27.

Riders may level up to a higher level (USEF AR110.2.g)

Riders may only ride 1 level on the same horse and ride that level for both Arabian and HA/AA horses. i.e. A Choice Western Pleasure rider may level up to Western Pleasure Elite but can’t ride both Choice & Elite Western Pleasure or ride an Arabian in Choice and a HA/AA in Elite in the same division.

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

PERFORMANCE HALTER

Order of go will be at the discretion of competition management. USEF AR 124.4

Ring procedure will be announced at the show.

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.

Handlers may only show one (1) horse in a class.

The horse must have been entered, shown, and judged in any Youth and/or Mid Summer Nationals performance class. Showmanship classes do not count as Performance Classes.

Performance Halter rules, specifications and procedures will be strictly enforced, AND must be entered, shown, and judged (per USEF GR 147) in a performance

class or section of a performance class at Youth and/or Mid Summer Nationals for which they are qualified. THIS IS the ONLY qualification required.

If a horse places in the Performance Halter class, then scratches all performance classes OR is excused or disqualified in a performance class after placing in the Performance Halter class, that horse will be disqualified from the Performance Halter, and GR 117 rules will be followed. No refund of the forfeited Performance Halter class will be issued.

SPORT HORSE IN-HAND CLASSES

Will be judged using the AHA Sport Horse Score Sheet. All Sport Horse In-Hand classes will utilize the “Triangle” method of presenting their horses to the judges. The classes may be conducted using a proportionally smaller triangle.

There is an order of go for in-hand classes. The Order of Go will be definite, but the times listed are approximate. In the event of a conflict with other rings, management will work with exhibitors within the time frame for each class as much as possible. If you miss your go, you missed your class.

You can sign up for an order of go at the show on the AHA app and website. If you do not sign up by Noon the day before your scheduled class, a go order will be assigned to you.

WALK/TROT/JOG 10 & UNDER CLASSES

Open to Exhibitors 10 years old and under as of as of December 1, 2025. Stallions are prohibited.

WORKING HUNTER CLASSES

Fence Heights are listed with the class titles. A Jump Obstacle fee of $10 per class is included with Working Hunter, Hunter Hack, and Hunt Seat Equitation Over Obstacles classes. One Hunter warm-up round of $30 is included with each Working Hunter class and will precede your judged round.

The Championship will run as defined by USEF in Articles AR 169 & AR 170 and follow the procedures outlined in the AHA Handbook REQ 213 /NATIONAL They will have two jumping classes (A and B) followed by an under-saddle class (C), which is the Final. Riders may not be di erent 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 139.3. This new designated rider(s) must

report to the Show O ce for signature(s) and to show proof of membership before the session that the Under Saddle class is held REQ 117.2. The substitute rider must be in the same age range. i.e., for the W/T 10 & Under Cross Rail, the substitute rider must be 10 or under.

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.

The first order of go shall be drawn. Riders may be permitted to ride back-to-back rounds at their discretion A rider may be permitted to compete out of order to minimize delays but must be approved by management.

WORKING HUNTER 14.2 & UNDER

JTR CH 2’3”

Open to any 14.2 and under Working Hunter. Measurement cards must be sent with your entry.

HUNTER HACK CLASSES 2’3”

Will follow the procedures outlined in the AHA Handbook (REQ 210).

HUNTER SCHOOLING

ALL EXHBITORS MUST WEAR BACK NUMBERS WHEN SCHOOLING OVER FENCES.

The Working Hunter schooling time is listed in the time schedule. No sign-up or fee is required. No horses will be allowed to participate that are not entered in Working Hunter or Hunt Seat Equitation Over Obstacles classes. Trainers and riders will be allowed to ride the horse during the open schooling. Protective Headgear must be worn in the open schooling ring, in the paddock, and in other schooling areas designated for Working Hunter/Hunt Seat Equitation Over Obstacles horses.

WORKING WESTERN CLASSES

Will run in accordance with Arabian Division of the USEF rulebook subchapter AR 26

TRAIL & TRAIL IN-HAND

A Trail Obstacle fee of $10 per class is included in the entry fee

The VRH Trail, Open Western and English Trail will have 1 go round. All other trail classes will have 2 go rounds. In the 2 go round classes, the cumulative score of both rounds will determine the Champion, Reserve Champion, and Top Ten.

TRAIL IN HAND

A $10 per-class Trail Obstacle fee is included in the entry fee. Will have one (1) go.

TRAIL PRACTICE

NEW FOR 2026

Trail practice is no longer automatically added per class. You can sign up for specific courses based on a class. For each course, there will be 20-minute sessions with approximately 8 - 10 horses warming up on the course during that time frame. There will also be a general warm-up session. During the Trail warm-up, the exhibitor may not switch horses or riders.

Back Numbers MUST be worn.

A horse can only sign up once. If time permits, at the show, you may sign up for a second time slot and be billed on your open account.

Sign up for Trail and Trail In-Hand Practice will open July 1st on the AHA APP and website

The warm-up fee is $25.00

REINING & SHORT STIRRUP REINING

Will have one (1) go.

LIMITED REINED COW HORSE

Will have one (1) go. Limited Reined Cow Horse introduces the rider to the boxing phase of cow work. Riders may not have gone down the fence in any judged class(es) or event(s) except for horse sales. Being entered in a class that includes the fence work will be counted as going down the fence regardless of whether the rider boxed the cow and pulled up before the run was completed.

RANCH HORSE RAIL PLEASURE

Will be scored using the MOS system.

RANCH HORSE RIDING

Ranch Horse Riding will have one (1) go.

VRH RANCH HORSE TRAIL

VRH Ranch Horse Trail will have one (1) go.

VRH LIMITED RANCH COW WORK

AMATEUR/JUNIOR

Will have one (1) go and run in accordance with AR 275-277.

Exhibitors in the VRH Limited amateur and VRH Limited Youth Ranch Cow Work may not have shown more than three t`imes down the fence in any Cow Horse class, Reined Cow Horse class or VRH Cow Work class.

COMPETITION ARENAS

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

ARENA: DIMENSIONS FOOTING

OG & E ARENA

270’ x 140’ Red Sandy loam

No lunging at any time is permitted

PERFORMANCE ARENA

120’ x 250’ Sandy loam

No lunging at any time is permitted

SPECIALTY ARENA (Barn 8)

130’ x 255’ Sandy loam

No lunging at any time is permitted

WARM UP RINGS

When classes are in session, the only horses allowed in the paddock/warm up arenas are the horses in the next class.

• Superbarn – 100’ x 220’

• Barn 3 – 200’ x 80’

• Barn 7 – Two 80’ x 170’ warm up rings

• Outdoor Covered Arena – 100’ x 200’

• West Outdoor Covered Arena – 100’ x 400’

• Lunging Arenas – 10 dedicated 63’ round pens

DRUG TESTING, SHOE & HOOF MEASURING

Please refer to the General Rules GR 16 and GR 47 Complimentary hoof measurements will NOT be provided by USEF/EC Stewards at any National Show.

DOGS & OTHER PETS/ANIMALS

Please refer to GR 14

EQUINE HEALTH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Please refer to GR 21

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

BRING ALL YOUR HORSES HEALTH & VACCINATION PAPERS WITH YOU. Do not send them to AHA or mail them with your entries.

Horses who fail to arrive with appropriate equestrian forms and paperwork cannot unload onto the show grounds.

All horses entering the State Fair Park 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, including Oklahoma horses.

Proof of mandatory vaccinations is required per US Equestrian rules.

FIRE MARSHAL REGULATIONS

Please refer to GR 23

Stalls can only be covered in a red rosin construction grade paper or (butcher block paper), cheesecloth, either regular or restaurant type grade. Wood strapping – 3’ max. on center to attach paper is allowed. Any stalls that are covered containing electrical appliances, (refrigerator, microwave, co ee pots) are required to have an operating smoke detector.

Any aisle space between stalls can be covered only if equal open space to material does not exceed four (4) feet. If your material is a maximum of 4 feet, then the open space between the materials must be a minimum of 4 feet.

No tents or canopies are allowed inside the barns, arena, or livestock areas. This includes, but is not limited to, EZ-UP pop-up tents.

No hay, straw, shavings, or similar combustible materials used for decorations are permitted within any facility unless they have been treated in ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 701 to make them flame retardant and a certificate or similar proof is supplied to the OKC Fire Marshal’s O ce prior to its placing. (Hay or straw for feed and bedding of animals can be kept in stall areas).

Combustible storefront elevations shall be treated in ACCORDANCE WITH THE NFPA 701 to make them flame retardant and certificate or similar proof is supplied to the Oklahoma City Fire Marshal’s O ce prior to it placing. Material that is being treated by user must be done in the presence of an inspector from the City of Oklahoma City Fire Marshal’s O ce.

FORMAL NIGHT

Formal night is designated for Final Saturday of the show.

MOTORIZED VEHICLE/GOLF CARTS

For information contact Fore Wheeler Golf Cars, 3805 S Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73119, (405) 682-8444.

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

Motorized vehicles & Scooters are NOT allowed in any buildings.

MUSIC – EQUITATION

Exhibitors in Equitation classes will be allowed to submit their own music selection for their pattern work in the Semi-Finals/Finals section only. UPHA classes allow music for phase I only.

Music requests with the name of the song and artist must be submitted at least one day prior to the session in which the Semi-Final/Final is held. Please check with the show o ce on how to submit your music. No music will be accepted once the session has started.

PARKING INFORMATION

There is NO charge for entrance onto the grounds or for parking.

Designated lots will be marked for Patrons, Judges, and O cials. You must have a Parking tag for these lots, or your vehicle will be towed.

Parking is not allowed in any fire lanes or any barn areas.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGABILITY

Please refer to GR 37

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).

RING CONFLICTS & GATE HOLDS

Please refer to GR 38

RING CONFLICT PROCEDURE

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 di erent arenas. OG & E Arena takes priority.

GATE HOLDS & GENERAL CONFLICTS

The exhibitor/agent must file a gate hold in writing with the show o ce at least 12 hours or a minimum of 2 sessions prior to the session with the conflict.

For classes with an order of go, you can request an early, middle, or late go to avoid a conflict.

SCORING SYSTEM

Please refer to GR 39

Sport Horse In-Hand classes will be judged by 1 judge. Dressage will be judged by 2 judges.

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.

SEATING

Certain box seating areas are designated for Patron, VIP or Judge seating only.

STABLING/ARRIVAL INFORMATION & FEED & BEDDING

Please refer to GR 43

E ective 2025, the State Fair Park will not allow any outside bedding, and there will be a $5 fine per bag for any outside bedding brought in. You may still bring in feed and hay to the show.

Feed and Bedding are available through State Fair Park for ON-SITE purchases. Please order feed and bedding prior to your arrival. The contact phone

number is (405) 948-6786. Exhibitors are permitted to bring in outside feed and bedding for personal use; HOWEVER, third-party deliveries or sales are strictly prohibited.

Exhibitors will be financially responsible for any alteration/ damage to their stalls on the premises. Removal of Stall Panel cost varies (per Panel/Stall) All stall setups must be completed before the start of the first show day.

No setup or construction will be allowed when the show is in session.

If a stall panels are removed, they MUST be moved to the outside of the barns and not left in the aisle or leaning against other stalls.

When setting up, emergency fire exit signs cannot be moved, altered or blocked and MUST remain visible at all times.

• Private schooling areas or bathing areas are NOT permitted in any stall areas.

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

ARRIVAL

Saturday, July 11 NO Arrivals before 6 AM

DEPARTURE

Sunday, July 26, by Midnight Stalls must be vacated *NO EXCEPTIONS

All stall fees must be paid in full at the time of entry as follows:

$285 per stall (12’ x 12’) (horse or tack)

All entered horses will be automatically charged for one (1) horse stall, even if it will be occupying a vacated stall for a vet out or scratched horse, except for legal substitutions per GR 8.7. A stall reconciliation form will be required from the barn manager for any stall refunds. No subletting of stalls will be allowed.

HORSE & TACK STALLS

Please refer to GR 43.4

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. Refer to GR Stabling #3 for more information.

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, sta 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 STALL FORM

Please refer to GR 43

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

SUBMIT ONLY 1 FORM PER GROUP

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

This form must be received BEFORE June 9, at Midnight (MT) In-House/Electronically Dated to guarantee the request.

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

After June 9, for additional stalls, you MUST contact the Barn Manager Dave Daugherty (614) 989-2385 ddaughe1@insight.rr.com

PATRON STABLING

PLEASE refer to GR 32 & GR 43

The deadline to enroll as a Patron, with fees paid in full to receive stalling preference, is June 1.

Preferred Patron stalling will be available only to 2025 Patrons.

Patron stalling assignments will be based on overall Patron seniority within the show. Stalling seniority from the past sponsorship program will carry over.

HOTELS

EMBASSY SUITES OKC

WILL ROGERS AIRPORT

1815 S. Meridian Ave

Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 682-6000

www.embassysuitesoklahomacity.com

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES

OKLAHOMA CITY AIRPORT

4521 SW 15th St

Meridian & SW 15th Street

Oklahoma City, OK 73128 (405) 604-3223 www.marriott.com/okcap

HAMPTON INN & SUITES

4333 SW 15th St

Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 604-8000

HILTON GARDEN INN OKC BRICKTOWN

328 E. Sheridan Ave

Oklahoma City, OK 73104 (405) 270-0588

www.hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com

VENDORS

CATERING

STATE FAIR PARK

Sarah Whyman, Catering Sales Mngr (405) 948-4101

swhyman@okstatefair.com

DECORATOR

MIDWEST DECORATING COMPANY 1510 S. Memorial Dr Tulsa, OK 74112 (918) 584-0988

FARRIER

JEREMY MILLER & RIDER

REYNOLDS (770) 294-1836

Jeremyshoeing@gmail.com

FEED/BEDDING

STATE FAIR PARK

FEED & BEDDING SERVICE PO Box 74943

Oklahoma City, OK 73147 (405) 948-6786 or (405) 948-6787

www.okcfairgrounds.com/eventservices/feed-and-bedding

HILTON GARDEN INN AIRPORT

801 S. Meridian Ave

Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 942-1400

www.oklahomacityairport.hgi.com

HOLIDAY INN

2811 NW Expressway

OKC., OK 73112

Cydney Rohrer

405-474-6399

Use Code O8Y when booking

HOMEWOOD SUITES OKC AIRPORT

1818 S. Meridian Ave.

Oklahoma City, OK 73108

405-682-3900

HYATT PLACE AIRPORT

1818 S. Meridian Rd

Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 682-3900

www.oklahomacityairport.place.hyatt.com

FLORIST/PLANTS

CALVERT’S

5308 N. Classen Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 848-6642

GOLF CARTS

FORE WHEELER GOLF CARS

3805 S Meridian Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73119 (405) 682-8444 www.forewheelergolfcars.com

MEDICAL SERVICES

EQUESTRIAN MEDICAL SERVICE, LLC

5722 Ridge Rd NW Piedmont, OK 73078 (405) 373-2094

PLACE AIRPORT

1818 S. Meridian Rd

Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 682-3900

www.oklahomacityairport.place.hyatt.com

TOWNPLACE SUITES MARRIOTT

4601 SW 15th St

Oklahoma City, OK 73128 (405) 600-9988

www.marriott.com/okcts

TRU HILTON

802 S. Meridian Ave

Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 609-3955

www.tru3.hilton.com

PHOTOGRAPHER

JEFF JANSON PHOTOGRAPHY (303) 829-5615 www.je anson.com

STALL MAT RENTAL

ELITE STALL MAT RENTALS www.stallmatrentals.com 855-MATS-200 (855-628-7200) clayton@stallmatrentals.com

VETERINARIAN

EQUINE ATHLETE VETERINARY SERVICES

12630 Merrill Rd Pilot Point, TX 76258 (940) 686-0112

WEB LIVE STREAMING

TBA

ARABIAN HORSE ENTHUSIASTS

The Arabian Horse Foundation is looking to once again provide numerous scholarships at Youth Nationals To help us support our youth and provide as many scholarships as possible please consider donating to our scholarship fund. If interested in donating please contact thearabianhorsefondation@gmail.com

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 or the USDF website at www.usdf.org.

This competition is recognized by USDF for 2026

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

RIDE AT ANY AGE. TRACK EVERY HOUR. CELEBRATE EVERY MILESTONE.

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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