Starting the beginning of March 2026 and forward – Qualifications for Regionals and Nationals have been waived!
NOTE QUALIFCATION EXCEPTION: UPHA qualifications remain as those classes operate under the auspices of the United Professional Horsemen’s Association click here.
Although qualification have been waived, class requirements remain:
Performance Halter - All horses three years of age and older must be entered and shown in an USEF/EC recognized or AHA recognized performance class (Under Saddle and/or Driving) at the same show (the same show is defined by the AHA recognized show number) as the one in which the performance halter class is being held, or have completed an AHA sanctioned Endurance ride or a Competitive Trail Ride recognized by AHA or sanctioned by an AHA recognized Competitive Trail riding organization in the past 90 days. The Performance Halter class may precede competing in the relevant performance class. If a horse is disqualified, excused, or voluntarily withdrawn from a performance class, that class may not be used to qualify for Performance Halter.
VRH Ranch Conformation - To be eligible to compete in the ranch conformation class the horse must compete in at least one Ranch or Versatility Ranch Horse class in the Arabian Division at the same competition.
Program Requirements for:
- Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes
- U.S. Halter Futurity
- Performance Futurity/Maturity/Derby
- AEPA
- AHPA
- AWPA
- AWWA
- Breeders Pays Futurity
For the additional list of class requirements, refer to the newly revised Chapter 14.
Horse/Riders Points and Competition Records
Co-Ownership Rule
