show, it is not considered in the show; therefore it can not be
protested.
CL-000 CLASS DESCRIPTION & RULES
CL-005 SHOW DISQUALIFICATIONS
A. Inheritable deformity
1. If in doubt, the show judge may request the opinion
of the show veterinarian. Non-disfiguring blemishes
not associated with unsoundness, or injuries which are
temporary, should not be penalized unless they impair
the general appearance and/or action of the horse.
B. Cryptorchidism or monorchidism in senior stallions
1. All senior stallions are required to present an Official
AMHA Certificate of Veterinary Inspection of Stallion for
cryptorchidism or monorchidism to show management
prior to showing in an AMHA-approved show. Official
AMHA forms for inspection are to be supplied by the
AMHA office. Cryptorchidism or monorchidism in
senior stallions refers to stallions three (3) years of age or
older with one or both testicles not normally descended
into the scrotum. Undescended testicles will not be
checked for or penalized in horses under three (3) years
of age. Certificate of inspection for cryptorchidism and
monorchidism must be on file with the show manager.
A horse that does not have a form on file or the horse is
cryptorchid or monorchid will be disqualified.
(Amended 12-8-01, effective 01-02)
C.
Height
1. No horse shall exceed 34 inches in height.
2. Weanlings must not exceed 30 inches in height.
3. Yearlings must not exceed 32 inches in height.
4. Two-year-olds must not exceed 33 inches in height.
1. H
alter Ring Pattern - All horses are to enter the ring at
a walk counter-clockwise on a loose lead to a designated
point marked by a cone approximately 20 feet from the
gate and then proceed at a trot past judge(s) (to be viewed
from the side in motion). Judging will begin at the cone.
Line up horses head to tail along the rail. From line-up,
walk to judge(s) and trot back to end of line. Either side of
the arena may be used. (see diagram next page) Second
looks from judge(s) to be from head to tail line-up on rail
(see diagram next page).
2. Classes may not enter the ring until all awards from the
previous class are presented.
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SHOW RULES
CL-010 HALTER CLASS GENERAL RULES
A. Horses to be shown in hand at the walk and trot. Horses
must also be viewed in motion from the side, and judged on
the priority of: 1. Conformation, 2. Quality, 3. Presence, 4.
Way of Going, 5. Type.