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ASSOCIATION NEWS

Changes Approved to World Show Qualification for 2013 shows

The Executive Committee recently approved changes to qualifcation requirements for APHA world shows— the AjPHA Youth World Championship Show in the summer and the APHA World Championship Show for Open and Amateur exhibitors in the fall. APHA’s qualifying requirements are strictly participation-based on the horse, rather than on points earned. In 2012, the frst year of World Show qualifcation for the APHA World Show series, horses were to have been shown at four different APHA-approved events, with a minimum of eight judges total during the qualifying period. Exceptions were made for young halter and performance horses, in addition to those whose discipline-specifc classes were not offered in the area of the exhibitor and/or owner. With one full qualifcation cycle now complete, APHA’s governing body was able to determine changes needed in the qualifcation requirements in the best interest of the exhibitors and the association. Dramatically fewer variance requests will be approved going forward now that the concept is no longer in its infancy.

Qualifcation requirements remain the same for the majority of horses, and changes are listed in bold type. Horses being shown only in the following classes are not required to qualify because of time constraints and age of horse: • Weanling Halter • Yearling Halter

• Broodmares (Must meet broodmare eligibility as outlined in Rule SC-175.L.f.)

• Yearling Longe Line and Yearling In-Hand Trail • Two-Year-Old Performance Horses • Three-Year-Old Performance Horses

Horses being shown only in the designated specialty disciplines listed below (regular registry and solid paint-bred) must compete at two different APHA-approved show events, with a minimum of four judges total during the qualifying period. Horses may be shown in any state, regardless of residence, to qualify—participation is the key. • Cutting

• Working Cow Horse • Ranch Sorting • Roping • Goat Tying • Speed Events

• Over Fences (except Hunter Hack)

A limited number of exemptions will be granted to horses based on classes not offered during the qualifying year in the owner’s zone.  Exemptions will be granted to horses whose owners reside in that zone only in the classes that were not offered. If a horse is qualifed by the exemption, the horse must be entered in that class to be eligible to compete at a world show. “We hope that adjusting the participation requirements for those horses with specialized skills will make it more realistic for them to compete at the World Show level in the coming year,” said Holly Slaughter, APHA senior director of shows. Read the complete world show qualifying requirements on APHA’s website in the “Qualifers” section at ywcs.apha.com or oawcs.apha. In 2012, some 2,476 horses successfully qualifed for the Youth World Show by participation while another 2,743 qualifed for the Open/Amateur World Show in the fall.

Exciting Opportunities for Paints in Select CMSA Events

APHA and the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association have partnered to provide a host of new achievement opportunities for American Paint Horses. Beginning in April, Paints competing at select CMSA events can earn double recognition, winning prizes and accolades from both associations.

An increasingly popular equine event, cowboy mounted shooting is a fast-action, timed event over

Some changes have been made to qualifying for the 2013 world shows.