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Watch this week’s AQHA News about the changes in the 2013 AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations.

The American Quarter Horse Association
March 15, 2013

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Watch this week's AQHA News about the changes in the 2013 AQHA Handbook.

As the American Quarter Horse Association has grown, so has the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules of Regulations. When members crack the spine on the 2013 AQHA Handbook, they will be looking at a newly reorganized handbook with new rule numbers.

Watch this week’s AQHA News as AQHA Executive Director of Competition and Breed Integrity Tom Persechino explains how these changes will help members. This video demonstrates how to successfully navigate through the handbook.

The 2013 AQHA Handbook is divided into sections. For example, rules in the Shows section all start with SHW. Rules regarding AQHA shows and show approval are SHW100-134, while all racing rules begin with RAC and all registration-related rules begin with REG.

Among the rule changes you’ll find in the 2013 AQHA Handbook are:

  • Leveling: The AQHA leveling program went into full effect January 1, 2013. Classes are leveled based on exhibitor records (youth, amateur, cattle and halter classes) and horse records (open classes). Leveling rules may be found in the SHW200 sequence of rule numbers. Editor's note: Effective April 3, 2013, the Intermediate and Progressive levels of the new leveling program will be temporarily postponed until the launch of AQHA's database upgrade. Learn more about the database upgrade.
  • Amateur Eligibility: Amateur eligibility changes were made effective May 25, 2012, and are found in the 2013 handbook in the SHW200 sequence of rule numbers. 
  • SHW416-419: Ranch pleasure will be offered in youth, amateur and open divisions at AQHA shows.
  • GEN117: A one-time change may be made to AQHA life memberships at no fee. 
  • SHW100-134: A new show approval fee structure will be applied and new mileage charts for show approval will be implemented.
  • REG112: Mare owners may retain rights to use oocytes, with the use of a $50 permit.
  • Bylaws: Changes were made relative to director allocations.

Three Ways to Access Your Handbook:

  • View the online version of the 2013 handbook. The online version of the handbook is updated as needed, so check back often. The online version of the handbook is mobile optimized for easy viewing on your smart phone or tablet.
  • Request a mailed printed copy of the handbook. If you've participated in an AQHA show within the past two years, you will automatically receive a printed copy in the mail.
  • The AQHA Handbook app is also available for free download on mobile devices that are iOS and Android-compatible.

AQHA News and information is a service of the American Quarter Horse Association. For more news and information, follow @AQHAnews on Twitter, watch the AQHA Newscast and visit www.aqha.com/news.