Level 1 (Novice) Show Series

INTRODUCTORY SHOW

March 22, 2025

Georgia International Horse Park
Conyers GA

AQHA L1 Amateur, AQHA L1 Youth and
Open Breed Classes

Pattern Demonstration and Q&A before each class

Relax, Learn and Have a Great Ride!

This will be a 'Keep It Simple' show
Wear a basic button up shirt, no chaps required, work saddle, etc.
and just Enjoy The Ride!!

SPEED Special Event

March 22, 2025

Georgia International Horse Park
Conyers GA

Barrels - Poles - Stakes
AQHA Open, Amateur and Youth Classes
All Breed Open, Amateur and Youth Classes
Junior/Senior, Amateur/Select, 13 &Under/14-18, Small Fry
Jackpotted

Come out and qualify for the AQHA World Show !!

NOVICE SHOW SERIES

May 17 and July 19 - 20, 2025

AQHA Rookie, Novice and Open Breed Classes

Georgia International Horse Park
Charles Walker Arena, Conyers GA

Free Clinic on Friday

ALL Novice Shows this year will be held as a 'Keep It Simple' show.
Wear a basic button up shirt, no chaps required, work saddle, etc.
and just Enjoy The Ride!!
(Legal working equipment required)

Saddles, Headstalls, Buckles, and More will be awarded!!
Day Prizes
Daily High Points
Series High Points

Novice Series Guidlines

Horse Owners MUST be a member of AQHA if showing in an AQHA class
GQHA membership is required for Daily Highpoints and 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 does NOT count toward highpoints.
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.