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Board of Director Minutes
June, 2013
deBarbanson was also present. The committee discussed 13 rule change proposals. Among those that were
defeated were proposals to require show management to combine classes if one division is not a two-point
class; changing the Amateur divisions to 19-49 and 50 & Older; changing the point requirements for Novice
Amateur eligibility; and permitting the use of horses not owned by the Amateur in the Novice Amateur division.
Rule change proposals passed by the committee for consideration at the 2014 Convention include: permitting
amateur leasing in all zones, in addition to the original rule change proposal that would permit amateur leasing
in international zones; providing awards for Limited Working Ranch Horse; changing reinstatement for Novice
eligibility to allow 10 or more APHA or revalued points; making Novice Amateur Working Cow Horse a
boxing-only class; requiring Amateur Walk-Trot exhibitors to choose which showmanship class in which they
will exhibit at a show; adding Top 10 Amateur Walk-Trot year-end and zone awards; and allowing Amateur
Walk-Trot exhibitors to show non-owned horses.
Furthermore, the committee was in favor of offering Green classes at the World Show as well as creating a
judging rules task force. Regarding Youth World Show qualifying, the committee agreed changes might be
beneficial, but did not think it should be eliminated. They also were in favor of participation-licensing and the
development of a task force for further consideration—they did not believe licensed horses should have
breeding rights, and believe it should be offered only to horses age 4 and older.
Breed Integrity & Registration Committee
The committee meeting was attended by the following: Vice Chair Sharon Bonner-Brown, Fred Adam, Craig
Burkhard, Jerry Cable, I. J. Carey, Paul Garrett, Gary Gordon, John Hayden, Merle Himle, Renee Robinson,
Cathy Sasser, Jennifer Sheriff, Jana Simons, Marie Ternes, Lisa Westmorland, and Earnest Wilson. Committee
members discussed the Executive Committee’s request for information on several topics. Although the
committee understood some Youth had difficulty qualifying for the World Show due to weather and location of
shows, they recommended qualifying rules remain the same.
Next, the group discussed pros and cons of offering Green classes at the World Show. Cons included awarding
a “World Champion Green …” title, which some believed didn’t make sense because the intent behind the
classes was to provide a forum for Green horses to compete against other horses of the same skill level, not to
provide an opportunity for another world championship. Pros included the fact that there is little difference in a
“World Champion Green …” title than a “World Champion Novice …” title. In addition, members noted that
the Green classes have been very successful and offering them at the World Show would be financially
beneficial for both members and the association. After much discussion, the committee recommended the
association adhere to the current Rule Book, which states Green classes are not intended be offered at the World
Show.
Regarding the Breeders’ Trust, the committee recommended exhibitors continue to be compensated for points
and did not agree with a point cap. They requested clarification of the Executive Committee’s approval of a
$100 fee on Breeders’ Trust horses over age 6 and of the expenses paid from the Breeders’ Trust revenue
available for distribution.
Billy Smith presented the concept of a participation-licensing program. The committee saw merit in exploring
the possibilities of such a program, but did not see merit in defining a pathway to Regular Registry from a
licensing program.
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