Level 1 (Novice) Show Series

May 20 and July 22 & 23, 2023

Free Clinics
Saddles, Headstalls, Buckles, Trophies
Daily High Points
Series High Points

Clinic Based Atmosphere
Relax, Learn and Have a Great Ride!!

4-H, FFA, Open Breed, AQHA
There will be classes for everyone!

GQHA membership is required for Overall Series Awards.
Points will be tabulated on all 3 shows.
Must show a minimum of two shows to be eligible for Overall Series Awards.
One horse – one rider rules apply to all awards.
You may not show a Walk/Trot class and a Lope class in the same discipline.
You cannot show ranch trail and regular regular trail at the same show.
You cannot show ranch riding and western pleasure at the same show.
Halter is NOT require for highpoints.
You must show proof of membership in 4-H/FFA to compete in the division.
No splits on tab – One back number/horse will be one statement/charge. It is your responsibility to split.

Not Sure Which Classes You’re Eligible To Show In?

It’s YOUR responsibility to Check your Level with AQHA at www.aqha.com/leveling

Rookie Eligibility

Based on lifetime achievement of exhibitor and horse.
The exhibitor must have earned fewer than 10 lifetime points in that particular class in any division.
The horse must have earned fewer than 50 lifetime points in that particular class in any division.
The exhibitor may not have won $5,000 or more in any equine organization, including earnings reported by Q Data, Equistat and other verfiable resources.
The horse may not have won $1,000 or more in any equine organization, including earnings reported by Q Data, Equistat and other verfiable resources.

Novice (Level 1) Eligibility

The exhibitor point cap is the greater of 25 points or the 90^th percentile in that particular class.
The exhibitor may not have:
- Exceeded the point cap for that particular class.
- Earned a Superior in the past 10 years in that particular class in any equine organization or association with a membership of more than 7,500 members;
- Placed in the top 3 at any AQHA World Show in that particular class;
- Won a world, reserve world, national or reserve national title in any equine organization with 7,500 members in that particular class;
- Won a total of $5,000 in cash with any equine organization or association by class including earnings reported by Q Data, Equistate and other verifiable resources;
- Competed on an NCEA equestrian team on a scholarship, or ride as a starting exhibitor.