SHW114. NOVICE CLASSES There is no limit to the number of novice classes that may be offered; however, showmanship at halter, western horsemanship and hunt seat equitation are strongly recommended for most shows.
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SHW114.1 If novice classes are applied for, then the corresponding AQHA amateur or youth classes must also be offered.
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SHW114.2 The novice youth or novice amateur class must be held prior to the corresponding amateur or youth class if the same judge is judging the novice and corresponding class, with the exception of pattern classes at show management's option.
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SHW114.3 All-age novice youth classes may be held or novice youth classes may be split into age groups. Must be applied for and held as 13 and under and 14-18.
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SHW114.4 Novice Halter may be offered as an approved and pointed class at any AQHA approved show.
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SHW114.5 Stallions may not be shown in novice or rookie youth or novice amateur halter classes.
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SHW114.6 Novice Halter class winners are only eligible for Grand and Reserve Champion at All-Novice shows.