Official 2016 AMHA Rule Book | Page 86

GR-025 APPROVAL FOR AMHA SHOWS Organizations or individuals wishing to stage or sponsor an approved AMHA show (each judge is considered a separate show for the purpose of accruing/accumulating points) must complete the following procedures to obtain approval if their results are to be recognized by the AMHA. Approval must be obtained every year and does not carry over from year to year. Effective January 1, 1996, all judges of AMHA approved shows shall be AMHA approved judges, in good standing, and carded as such. (Amended 02-11, effective 01-12) The American Miniature Horse Association Show Manager’s manual is available to all recognized show managers and sanctioned clubs. A list of all AMHA Approved and Senior Judges will be sent with each Show Manager’s Manual or will be available upon request from Show Managers or an AMHA sanctioned club. (Amended 12-6-03, effective 01-04) SHOW RULES A. To reserve a show date, the certified Show Manager/Club President must submit to the AMHA office, postmarked at least 60 days prior to the first proposed show date, an Application for Reservation of Date which shall be correctly and entirely completed in all details. Forms are available from the AMHA office. Effective 1997,it is mandatory all show managers must successfully complete a show manager’s test each year before their Show Manager certifications and show approvals are granted, except as otherwise approved by the office. (Amended 02-11, effective 01-12) B. To obtain approval, the certified Show Manager seeking approval must submit to the AMHA office, postmarked at least 45 days prior to the first show date, an Application for Approval which shall be correctly and entirely completed in all details, appropriate show approval fee/per judge (see Fee Schedule), and a complete typed premium list showing all classes, judges’ names, show dates and times, and any instructions to exhibitors. AMHA approval must be received before the show premium is printed. Disregarding this process will result in a $50 fee. Application forms are available from the AMHA office and on the AMHA Website. (Amended 6-12-04, effective 01-05) (Amended 02-06, effective 01-07) (Amended 08-10, effective 01-11) (Amended 02-11, effective 01-12) C. To be approved a show must offer these MINIMUM classes: Halter Classes: (See CL-015 (A), (B), & (C) for divisions) 7 junior mare classes 7 junior stallion classes 2 junior gelding classes 4 senior mare classes 4 senior stallion classes 3 senior gelding classes 84