[Shotgun93]

Can we please keep this thread on track. The OP was asked for clarification, it was given, can we please move on and quit bickering?

[GotaDunQH]

Originally Posted by farmeress

Seeeee....even if this rider now had her Ammy status back...from what I gather from the rules posted for her class....she is not a novice if she was a trainer before regaining her ammy staus....or...did I read it wrong in the rules..or is the "novice" related to the horse that is ridden by an Ammy...in which case...

How long must a person wait to regain ammy status in this discipline...annnnnd....was she already retired from coaching when she bought the horse....

mmmmm...things to ponder since this is in the original post stating the trainer was champ.....

OP QUOTE...


The WP/HUS trainer whom I used to work with (and am good friends with) ended up Nov Am champ at congress on her 3yo.

I remember when she first got him as an unbroke scragly 2yo... man has he come a LONG way.... ita amazing =)

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EC rules require two years min. in any discipline they govern before Ammy status can be applied for.

I too hope this is cleared up

Novice Amateur is for those AQHA members who have not achieved a certain amount of points in a certain classes/skill sets. Once the Novice Amateur "points" out (gets those required # of points), they can no longer show in that Novice Amateur class, but will then have to show in the Amateur class.

Jennifer

[doublebarr]

Originally Posted by GotaDunQH

Novice Amateur is for those AQHA members who have not achieved a certain amount of points in a certain classes/skill sets. Once the Novice Amateur "points" out (gets those required # of points), they can no longer show in that Novice Amateur class, but will then have to show in the Amateur class.

Jennifer

I think what some folks get lost on is that Novice riders must ONLY be Amateur or Youth. You MUST qualify for Amateur or Youth status first before qualifying for Novice. A Pro/Open rider in one skill set cannot qualify as novice in a different set even if they have never ridden in any of those classes.

[Mutrok]

Originally Posted by doublebarr

Novice Amateur riders do not have to own the horse they are riding. AQHA has ruled they can do a "riding lease" on horses to get them in the door and hook them on AQHA so they go out and buy their own AQHA horses to show with.

And yes, my understanding is that the trainer was the one who ran out and hugged the girl that was riding her horse.

That makes sense now. I wish ApHC was the same way. Instead Non-Pros (novice or regular) must own the horse (or an immediate family member). I think the youth rules are different. Thanks for clearing it up for me

[Alliekk]

Lol, the only bickering I saw was from Circle C... Ok, that's all

[OhSoAppy]

Lovely video of a horse and rider. I enjoyed watching!

Originally Posted by Mutrok

That makes sense now. I wish ApHC was the same way. Instead Non-Pros (novice or regular) must own the horse (or an immediate family member). I think the youth rules are different. Thanks for clearing it up for me

Talking about that...I renewed my ApHC membership the other day, and finally took the plung and paid for the Non-Pro card.....What a day if I do ever get around to showing Taylor LOL

[Circle C]

Originally Posted by Alliekk

Lol, the only bickering I saw was from Circle C... Ok, that's all

HGS should have a "block button"

[tryintofly]

Originally Posted by Circle C

HGS should have a "block button"

all i can say is...AMEN to that sister!

[farmeress]

Originally Posted by Circle C

relax guys...its a student riding the horse.

Thank you for clearing that up

Congratulations to the rider and very happy trainer

[Mira]

Oh my wow.

Thank you for sharing this, Circle C. Very nice horse and rider; that trainer sure did a nice job, too.

Also, I understand your frustration with some comments. I'd feel the same way. Ah well, just gotta roll with it.
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I really do not see anything wrong with the rider and how she chose to praise her horse. She patted him, good for her. Then she hugged her trainer on a job well done and victory. I'm sure that horse didn't get offended that she got a hug first, or really care much at all. And, I'd be willing to bet that it was very well taken care of and pampered afterwards. Remember, horses are animals. He deserves a lot of credit, but he doesn't really care about who gets it first/more publicly. Probably just thinkin' about getting back to the stall for dinner lol