High Point Program

HIGH POINT PROGRAM

Arabian Horse Association Inc. of Maine Year End High Point System

NEW FOR 2008! Each participant in the Year End Awards Program must volunteer 4 hours of time at an AHAME event (Meetings, Trail Rides, Horse Shows etc;) or pay a fee of $25.00 per horse entered in the program.

Division I – All Arabian and Half Arabian (USEF/ AHA) Shows
In order to qualify for year-end awards, horse/exhibitor must attend two USEF / AHA shows. Also in each category horse/exhibitor must place at least twice.

Purebred:

2 & Under Halter	Stallion Halter	Mare Halter	Gelding Halter
Amateur Halter	English Pleasure	Country English Pleasure	Show Hack
Amateur English	Western Pleasure	Amateur Western	Hunter
Amateur Hunter	Native Costume	Pleasure Driving	Reining
Country Pleasure Driving	Amateur Country Pleasure Driving	Pleasure Driving
Sport Horse In Hand	Amateur Sport Horse In Hand	Trail NEW FOR 2008
Sport Horse Under Saddle	Amateur Sport Horse Under Saddle	NEW FOR 2008
Half-Arabian
Mare Halter	Gelding Halter	Amateur Halter	English Pleasure
Country English Pleasure	Show Hack	Amateur English	Western Pleasure Amateur
Western	Hunter	Amateur Hunter	Native Costume
English Pleasure Driving	Amateur Country Pleasure Driving	Country Pleasure Driving	Reining
Sport Horse In Hand	Amateur Sport Horse In Hand	Trail NEW FOR 2008
Sport Horse Under Saddle	Amateur Sport Horse Under Saddle	NEW FOR 2008

Youth

Halter/Showmanship

English

Western

Hunter

Walk Trot

Leadline

(Any youth showing in any Open Halter classes in this division points will count in Youth Halter/Showmanship. Leadline and Walk Trot will be split by seat. There will be an award for Pleasure and Equitation.)

Division II – In State MHA - Affiliated Shows Rated AA, A & B.
In order to qualify for year-end awards, horse/exhibitor must attend and show and place at three of the MHA AA, A and B rated shows. Also in each category, horse/exhibitor must place at least two times at any of the MHA rated AA, A & B different shows, with the exception of the Open division (all classes not specifically listed below), in which all classes placed in will count for points. Youth points will be awarded only in classes for riders under the age of 18. The categories are listed below, followed by the classes that count towards each category.

Purebred and Half Arabians:
     Arabian at Halter, Stallions
     Arabian at Halter, Mares
     Arabian at Halter, Geldings
     Arabian Colts and Fillies 2 & Under at Halter/Championship
     Half- Arabian at Halter, Open
     Half Arabian Pleasure, Open
     Arabian English Pleasure / Championship
     Arabian Western Pleasure / Championship
     Arabian Half Arabian Hunter Pleasure /Championship
     Arabian Half Arabian Native Costume
     Driving – All driving classes count, including ride and drive.
     Open Adult Amateur – All classes designated for adult amateurs award to be split English and Western.
     Open – any class not specifically listed.
     Trail   NEW FOR 2008
     Reining
     Games

Youth: Restricted to riders & handlers under 18 yrs. of age. (Arabian Jr. Exhibitor and MHA Youth Activity count for Seat.)
     Junior Western Rider (Any Western Class restricted to riders under 18 years of age.)
     Junior Saddle Seat Rider (Any Saddle Seat class restricted to riders under 18 years of age.)
     Junior Hunt Seat Rider (Any Hunt Seat Class restricted to riders under 18 years of age.)
     Junior Equitation Rider (A Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat and Stock Seat Award will be given)
     Showmanship (A Western and English award will be given)
     Walk Trot Equitation (A Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat and Western Award will be given)
     Walk Trot Pleasure (A Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat and Western Award will be given)
     Lead Line Equitation (A Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat and Western Award will be given)
     Lead Line Pleasure (A Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat and Western Award will be given)
     Games
     Trail      NEW FOR 2008

Division III – Non Rated Shows and MHA rated C & D shows
In order to qualify for year end awards, horse/exhibitor must attend and show and place at three of the MHA C and D rated shows and any non-rated. Youth points will be awarded only in classes for riders under the age of 18. The best ten placing in each category will be used to determine the total points. Please send in all your results.

Purebred and Half-Arabians: Separate awards are given for Arabians and Half-Arabians.

Halter / Showmanship	English Pleasure	Western Pleasure
Driving	Reining	Sport Horse (to include in hand and under saddle)

Youth:

Youth Halter / Showmanship	Walk trot	Lead Line
Youth Pleasure	Youth Equitation	Games

Youth classes including walk trot and leadline will be split by seat. A separate award will be given for Pleasure and Equitation.

Division IV
This division is to recognize Arabians in other areas. All points and placings, mileage and averages must be sent to the Point Chairperson within 4 weeks of each event in order to count. For Endurance and Competitive the Ectra Point Table will be used to tally points for year end. Adult and Youth awards will be given in all categories of this division.

Dressage: Horse must show in a minimum of three events under at least two different judges. Free style scores will be included in the appropriate level in which horse is being ridden. Scores submitted will be averaged, with the highest average percentage to be Champion, second highest average to be Reserve Champion.
     Introductory (Pre Training) Level ~ Champion and Reserve Champion
     Training Level ~ Champion and Reserve Champion
     Level I ~ Champion and Reserve Champion

Hunter/ Jumper: Horse must attend three shows and must show over fences classes to qualify (Hunter Pleasure and Hunter on the Flat do not count) Points to be awarded on the same system as Horse Show category points.

Combined Training: Horse must attend three Combined Training events and meet the requirements set forth for said events. Horse with the highest number of combined points will be named Champion; horse with the second highest number of points will be named Reserve Champion.
Awards will be given in the following categories. Separate awards to be given for juniors.
     Arabian Competitive Trail: One day rides
     Arabian Competitive Trail: Multi-day rides (includes 2 & 3 day rides)
     Half-Arabian Competitive Trail: One-day rides
     Half-Arabian Competitive Trail: Multi-day rides (includes 2 & 3 day rides

Endurance Trail: Horse must complete a minimum of two rides to be eligible for an award. Limited Distance Endurance is a mileage award, no other points to be given. Highest score to be named Champion, second highest score to be named Reserve Champion. Points will be given using the same point table as ECTRA. All AHAME rules apply.
Awards will be given in the following categories. Separate awards to be given for juniors.
     Arabian Limited Distance Endurance: 25-35 miles (This is a mileage award)
     Arabian Endurance: 50 -95 Miles
     Arabian Endurance: 100 Miles
     Half- Arabian Limited Distance Endurance: 25-35 miles (This is a mileage award)
     Half-Arabian Endurance: 50-95 Miles
     Half-Arabian Endurance: 100 Miles

Competitive Trail: To qualify for a year end award in One Day Competitive Trail, a minimum of three rides must be completed. For all other categories, the horse must complete a minimum of two rides to qualify for an award in that category.. Placing/scores must be submitted to Point Chairperson. Highest score to be named Champion; second highest score to be named Reserve Champion. Points will be given using the same point table as ECTRA. All AHAME rules apply.
Awards will be given in the following categories. Separate awards to be given for juniors.
     Arabian Competitive Trail: One day rides
     Arabian Competitive Trail: Multi-day rides (includes 2 & 3 day rides)
     Half-Arabian Competitive Trail: One day rides
     Half-Arabian Competitive Trail: Multi-day rides (includes 2 & 3 day rides)

Pleasure Trail Riding: This is a mileage program. Rider must keep track of miles ridden at pleasure trails hosted by any organized riding club/organization. Ride-A-Thon benefit rides also count. Horse/Rider combination must be the same at al rides. Three different levels of awards are offered:
     Level I – Completion of 75 miles but not more than 149 miles
     Level II – Completion of at least 150 miles but not over 199 miles.
     Level III – Completion of at least 200 miles.

Year to Year Accumulative Mileage Awards: Over 1000 miles & Over 2000 miles

Division V

This division is for all other USEF and NEHC rated Shows that do not qualify in any other Division.
In order to qualify for year end awards, horse/exhibitor must attend and show and place at three USEF or NEHC rated shows.

Purebred and Half -Arabians: Separate awards are given for Arabians and Half-Arabians.
     Halter / Showmanship
     English Pleasure
     Western Pleasure
     Driving
     Reining
     Sport Horse (To include In Hand and Under Saddle)
     Open
     Games

Youth

Youth Halter / Showmanship      Walk Trot      Lead Line      Youth Pleasure      Youth Equitation     Games

Youth classes including walk trot and leadline will be split by seat. A separate award will be given for Pleasure and Equitation.

GENERAL RULES:
     1. Nomination forms must be received by the Point Chairperson prior to the horse’s first show. Points are not retroactive.
     2. NEW FOR 2008. A fee of $25.00 must be paid or 4 hours of volunteer time at an AHAME event must be made before awards will be presented. (Events include meetings, Trail Rides, Horse Shows etc;)
     3. Rider need not to be a member of AHAME, but the horse’s owner must be a member. All youth competitors must be members. Owner must be a member in good standing in accordance with AHAME by-laws. (See Article 4, Annual Dues).
     4. All classes not listed will be conducted towards the Open category including all Adult Equitation classes.
     5. The Exhibitor is responsible for mailing results on the Show Result Form and sending a copy of the class list. RESULTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE POINT CHAIRPERSON WITHIN FOUR WEEKS OF THE SHOW OR THEY WILL NOT COUNT. No results received after November 1st will be counted.
     6. Direction for filling out Show Result Form:
           a. One Show and One Horse per form. Neatly written please.
           b. All forms must have the date of the Show on them.
           c. Send a class list for all shows in Division III & V
     7. In case of a tie, the one with the most first places wins, then second places, etc. to sixth place.
     8. For a class to qualify for a Youth class, it must be restricted by age of the rider or handler under the age of 18. Classes may be further restricted , such as 12 and under etc. Walk Trot and Lead Line are Youth classes.
     9. Youth Classes, which are open to multiple seats such as Arabian Junior Exhibitor and MHA Youth Activity, will count to whichever seat the exhibitor was riding. Make sure to write the seat on the Show Result Form.
    10. Any class that qualifies as a youth class will be counted as such. Any Amateur class that is not a Youth class will be counted as an Amateur class (Division I & II only). No class will count in more than one category.
    11. If three or more awards are won in any division the trophy will be combined for a year end award. Separate Ribbons will be awarded.
    12. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN POINTS. CALL POINT CHAIRPERSON WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

Points in Divisions I, II, III, V will be awarded as follows:

Regular Classes	Championships	Regionals	Nationals
First 9	11	Champion 24	Champion 48
Second 7	9	Reserve 20	Reserve 40
Third 5	7	Top Five 16	Top Ten 32
Fourth 4	6
Fifth 3	5
Sixth 2	4

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DOWNLOAD SHOW NOMINATION FORM

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