SHW630. GREEN WORKING HUNTER. The purpose of green working hunter is to allow a horse to compete on an entry-level field with horses of the same level of experience. The green working hunter is the first stepping-stone to the more advanced level of competition with seasoned horses. This class should be judged according to the purpose of its intent. Fence heights shall be two feet six inches (76cm) to two feet nine inches (85cm).
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SHW630.1 With the exception of eligibility requirements and heights of the jumps, the same rules apply in green working hunter class as apply in working hunter.
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SHW630.2 Horses eligible to compete:
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SHW630.2.1 Horses of all ages who have no previous AQHA points in open working hunter, amateur working hunter, youth working hunter amateur equitation over fences, youth equitation over fences, green jumping, open jumping, youth jumping and amateur jumping and who have not exhibited in a class 3 feet (90 cm) and over in competition.
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SHW630.2.2 Horses become eligible for green working hunter for a time period of that calendar year after entering any working class other than the Green Working Hunter.
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SHW630.2.3 Horses that have shown only in green working hunter prior to 2013 and have earned 25 points or less in Green Working Hunter will be eligible to compete in 2013.