SHW240. AMATEUR AND YOUTH SHOWING LEASED HORSES. Amateurs and youth may show leased horses subject to the following:
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SHW240.1 Prior to the lessee (amateur or youth) showing the leased horse, AQHA must have received and recorded a showing lease form.
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SHW240.2 The lessee must be responsible for expenses associated with the care of the horse: boarding, feeding, routine farrier services and routine veterinary services.
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SHW240.3 During the term of the showing lease, only the lessee and lessee's IMMEDIATE FAMILY may show the horse. The lessee's trainer may also show the horse during the term, but only in open events.
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SHW240.4 The term of the lease must be for a minimum one year period, and the lease must be to an individual only.
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SHW240.5 Only one showing lease at a time per horse will be recognized.
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SHW240.6 A showing lease does not grant a lessee or lessee's agent authorization to sign breeder's certificate(s), stallion breeding reports, transfers or registration applications for the horse.
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SHW240.7 During the term of a showing lease, subsequent changes in ownership will not be recorded until the showing lease is terminated.
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SHW240.8 If a lessee qualifies the horse for and intends to exhibit the horse at an AQHA World Show, a showing lease must be in effect and on file with AQHA at the time the lessee (a) enters the horse into the World Show and (b) exhibits the horse at the World Show. Should a Showing Lease expire prior to the above times, a new Showing Lease will be required.