SHW460. GREEN TRAIL. The purpose of green trail is to allow a horse to compete on an entry-level field with horses of the same level of experience. The green trail is a stepping-stone to the more advanced level of competition with seasoned horses. This class should be judged according to the purpose of its intent and on the performance of the horse over obstacles with emphasis on movement, smoothness in gaits and transitions and willingness to execute the maneuvers with a willing attitude. Horses shall be penalized for artificial appearance over the obstacles.
SHW460.1 The course should be designed for the entry-level horse. Ample space should be used to execute the obstacles.
SHW460.2 Horses, regardless of their age, may be ridden with one hand and a standard western bit as approved by AQHA equipment rules or with two hands and a snaffle bit or bosal as described under AQHA equipment rules.
SHW460.3 With the exception of eligibility and equipment requirements, the same rules apply in green trail as apply in trail.
SHW460.4 Horses eligible to compete:
SHW460.4.1 Horses in their first year of showing in AQHA-approved shows in trail.
SHW460.4.2 Horses that have shown during previous years in AQHA-approved green trail, open trail, amateur trail or youth trail, but have not won more than 25 points or won more than $1,000 in in any equine organization or association in these classes as of January 1 of the current show year. Points from all divisions will count and are cumulative in determining eligibility. Novice points will not count.