How Level Eligibility is Determined
How Level Eligibility is Determined
Find out what goes into determining level eligibility.
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Level eligibility is based on a November 1 - October 31 calendar. This is to allow the AQHA competition department time to process fall show results that will affect the following year's eligibility.
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| Most highly accomplished (exhibitor) | Level 3 All points earned in the past three years, all divisions, all levels excluding exhibitor Level 1 and Rookie points |
Level 3 earns world show qualifying points | |||
| Most highly accomplished (horse) | Level 3 All points earned in the past three years, excluding horse Level 1 and Rookie points |
Level 3 earns world show qualifying points | |||
| Moderately accomplished (exhibitor) | Level 2 All points earned in the past three years, excluding exhibitor Level 1 and Rookie points |
Level 2 earns world show qualifying points |
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| Moderately accomplished (horse) | Level 2 All points earned in the past three years, excluding horse Level 1 and Rookie points |
Level 2 earns world show qualifying points | |||
| Minimally accomplished (exhibitor) | Level 1 All points earned in the past three years, excluding exhibitor Rookie points. An exhibitor who has pointed out of Level 1 can return to Level 1 if the exhibitor has not earned any points in that class for 10 consecutive years and must meet eligibility requirements per Rule SHW245.3 |
Level 1 does not earn world show qualifying points | |||
| Minimally accomplished (horse) | Level 1 Less than 25 lifetime points, all divisions, all levels excluding horse Rookie points; and have not won more than $2,500 in any equine organization or association |
Level 1 does not earn world show qualifying points | |||
| Beginner to few accomplishments (exhibitor) | Rookie Less than 10 lifetime points, all divisions, all levels |
Rookie does not earn world show qualifying points | |||
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Beginner to few accomplishments (horse) |
Rookie |
Rookie does not earn world show qualifying points |