requesting the hearing, there shall be furnished before
the hearing any evidence to be introduced, and names
of witnesses and the substance of their testimony.
3.
The decision of the Licensed Officials Committee
shall be subject to further appeal only to the AMHA
Executive Committee.
LO-020 CLASSIFICATION OF JUDGES
A. Designation as an AMHA-approved judge is a privilege,
not a right, bestowed by the Licensed Officials Committee
according to procedures formulated by it, to individuals
whose equine expertise and personal character merit the
honor. An approved judge’s conduct as a member, exhibitor,
breeder, and judge, as well as his/her ability, MUST be
exemplary. Each approved judge’s status is subject to
continual review by the Committee, and is revocable by the
Committee with or without notice and formal hearing.
B. Approved Judges
1. A
n Approved Judge may officiate alone at any AMHAapproved show.
2. Approved Judges must have previous judging experience
and must be approved as a judge in good standing
with another recognized equine breed organization.
Individuals who do not meet the above criteria may
qualify for approval as an Approved Judge by successfully
completing the Apprentice Judge program.
3. Beginning January 1, 1995, Approved Judge cards shall
be valid for one year unless revoked by the committee,
and may be renewed annually provided that the Approved
Judge applies for renewal and is a current Regular or
Associate AMHA member and passes a rule book test and
meets all other qualifications in force at that time.
4. Beginning January 1, 2004, Approved Judges must be
reviewed every six (6) years by the Licensed Official
Committee while in attendance of an approved AMHA
Judges Seminar. (Amended 12-6-03, effective 01-04)
C. Senior Judge
1.
A Senior Judge may officiate alone at any AMHA
sanctioned show.
2. B
eginning January 1, 2004, Senior Judges must meet the
following requirements:
a. To apply or reapply for a Senior classification is a fee of
$25.00. (Amended 11-10-00, effective 01-02)
(Amended 02-24-01, effective 01-02)
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