Depending
on entries, Grassroots classes may be split/combined as 13 years
& under and 14-18 years of
age. Exhibitors will pay NO ENTRY FEES to show in these five
Grassroots classes. However, charges for all stall fees, office
fees, and/or other AQHA approved youth or open division class fees
will apply. Some shows may be double-judged, therefore two sets of
fees will apply (1 judge/day=1 show; 2 judges/day=2 shows).
To
qualify as a Grassroots exhibitor, youth must be 18 years of age and
under as of January 1st of current year. He/she may
exhibit a grade horse/pony or any registered breed
of horse, providing that he/she has not earned any points at a
breed show, in their lifetime, at the time of registering for
the Grassroots Show Program each year. Youth exhibitors must be
current year MQHYA members and Manitoba Horse Council members (or
have valid out-of-province horse federation insurance). Grassroots
exhibitors must complete a horse identification form and submit to
the Grassroots project.
The current year’s AQHA Handbook of Rules & Regulations will
also apply to Grassroots classes, including the use of rider
equipment, tack, and/or attire.
Grassroots
exhibitors will collect points on a one horse/one exhibitor basis.
MQHYA High Point Year End Awards will be given to MQHYA members for
each of the five individual Grassroots classes. To qualify for
Grassroots High Point All-Around MQHA Year End Awards exhibitors
must enter Showmanship at every show in which they participate, and
they must also be members of the MQHA (parent association). For more
information about this MQHYA Grassroots Program, please contact:
Alana VanLoo, MQHA Youth Director (204) 877-3747
or Karen Plett, MQHYA Youth Advisor (204) 326-1420.
Grassroots
Show Program Criteria
To
Qualify as a Grassroots Competitor:
#1.
Exhibitor must be 18 years and under as of January 1st, of the current
year. Depending on the number of entries, classes may be split/combined
(13 years & under/14-18 years).
#2.
Horse or pony ridden may be a Grade or any registered breed (Quarter
Horse, Appaloosa, Paint, Arabian, Welsh, etc.)
#3.
Exhibitor MUST NOT have earned any points at a BREED show in their
lifetime at the time of registering for the Grassroots Show Program of
the current year.
#4.
Exhibitor must be an MQHYA member of the current year, and participate
in fund-raising, social events, etc., when required.
#5.
Exhibitor must be a member of the Manitoba Horse Council or hold
out-of-province Equine Federation insurance. (Proof will be required)
#6.
Classes will be Showmanship, Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship,
Hunter Under Saddle, and Trail (when applicable).
#7.
Grassroots exhibitors will pay all stall fees, office fees, etc. NO
ENTRY FEES.
#8.
There will be NO ENTRY FEES for Grassroots classes only.
#9.
Exhibitor must enter SHOWMANSHIP at each show/judge to qualify for
All-Around Year End circuit award points for that show (some shows may
be double judged).
#10.
ONE JUDGE = ONE SHOW ( 2 Judges = 2 Shows)
#11.
POINTS will be tabulated as follows:
10
horses or more ----------1st place = 10 points, 2nd place = 9 points,
3rd place = 8 points and so on.
10
horses or less -----------8 horses--- 1st = 8 points, 2nd = 7 points, 3
= 6 points and so on.
#12.
AQHA Handbook of Rules & Regulations will also apply to Grassroots
classes, including the use of rider equipment, tack and/or attire.
#13.
Grassroots High Point Year End Awards will apply for Showmanship,
Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Hunter Under Saddle, and Trail.
MQHYA will be responsible for these awards.
#14.
Grassroots High Point All-Around Awards will be the responsibility of
the "mother club" Manitoba Quarter Horse Association (MQHA)
and to be eligible to receive these awards, exhibitors must be a member
of the MQHA.
#15.
Exhibitors must complete and file a Horse ID Form with the Grassroots
Show Program. (Forms will be available at sanctioned shows).
#16.
Points will be collected and tabulated on a ONE HORSE/ONE RIDER basis.
#17.
Stabling (stalls) for MQHA/MQHYA sanctioned shows MUST be arranged
through the Show Secretary of each show. ALL HORSES MUST HAVE A STALL.
In some cases stalls must be reserved one MONTH in ADVANCE. Please check
with the Show Secretary for EACH SHOW well in advance to reserve stalls.
If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: Alana VanLoo, MQHA Youth Director (204)
877-3747,
Box 421, Reston, MB R0M 1X0 or Karen Plett, MQHYA Youth Advisor (204)
326-1420, Box 174, RR 1, Steinbach, MB R5G 1L9.
Shows
currently offering Grassroots Show Program classes are:
The MQHA Summer
Sizzler QH Shows and the MQHA Thanksgiving Classic QH Shows - please
click on "Events/Shows" page link below
