NOVICE SHOW SERIES

May 16 and July 18 - 19, 2026

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. They do not count toward GQHA yearend.
All Breed Amateur, All Breed Youth Walk Trot, and All Breed Amateur Walk Trot divisions do not count toward Division Series Highpoints. It does count the individual Class Series Highpoints.
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.

Forms

Stall and RV Reservations:
[email protected]
or Text 706-201-6724
Shavings: [email protected]

NOVICE
Novice Showbill
Tab Sheet
Patterns - May
Patterns - July

Trainer Stall Break Down
Level 1 (Novice) Sponsorship
Facility Rules & Regulations

Top 10 AQHA Level 1 Show!!!

Top 10 AQHA Introductory Show!!!

THANKS to our Novice SPONSORS!!

Saddle Sponsors
Clint Ainsworth Show Horses
Dean Bogart Performance Horses
JM Performance Horses
The Hoof House

Headstall Sponsor
Wynn Custom Leather

Buckle Sponsors
BE Creations & Designs Inc.
Blue Ribbon Performance Horses
Glenn Wells Quarter Horses