2016 Miniature Horse WORLD Issues August/September 2016 Vol 32, #4 | Page 16

association news cont. Would you like to see changes made within the AMHA? Or have you ever wished you could be more involved in the workings of the association? Heritage Award Then this is your opportunity! The prestigious Heritage GRAND Championship and the Heritage Amateur GRAND Championship return as the finale to the 2016 AMHA World Show. Director nominations are now being accepted for the following states: Region 8 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington The Heritage Grand Championship non-rated class was designed to honor the horse that the American Miniature Horse Association was founded to promote, our beautiful small equine. The horses which are eligible for this non-rated class are the Best of the Best of horses 30” and Under. The following World Champions are eligible to compete for these titles: Open Division: Amateur Division Yearling Stallion 28” and Under Yearling Stallion Over 28” to 30” 2 Year Stallion 29” and Under Sr. Stallion 28” and Under Sr. Stallion Over 28” to 30” Yearling Mare 28” and Under Yearling Mare Over 28” to 30” 2 Year Mare 29” and Under Sr. Mare 28” and Under Sr. Mare over 28” to 30” Sr. Gelding 30” and Under Am Jr. Stallion 30” and Under L1 Am Jr. Stallion 30” and Under L2 AM Sr. Stallion 30” and Under L1 AM Sr. Stallion 30” and Under L2 Am Jr. Mare 30” and Under L1 Am Jr. Mare 30” and Under L2 Am Sr. Mare 30” and Under L1 Am Sr. Mare 30” and Under L2 Am Sr. Gelding 30” and Under L1 Am Sr. Gelding 30” and Under L2 11 Horses Possible 10 Horses Possible The Heritage Amateur Grand Championship will be held as the last class in the AMHA World Amateur Show. The Heritage Grand Championship will be held directly before the Parade Of Champions. HELP PRESERVE THE HERITAGE AND PROMOTE THE FUTURE OF THE AMERICAN MINIATURE HORSE! 14 Miniature Horse World This is your chance to make a difference in the AMHA! Au g u s t / S e p t e m b e r 2 0 16 Region 9 Arizona California Hawaii Nevada Utah Region 10 Western one-half of Canada Region 11 Eastern one-half of Canada Re gion 13 Colorado Kansas New Mexico NOW is the time to make your voice heard! Nominate yourself or a qualified candidate who you think would best represent the AMHA breed. Nominations forms are private and confidential. Deadline is SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 Let this be the year you get involved! See the requirements for Directors on the facing page