Notes

(f) Leases: A leased horse may be shown in Non Pro competition
under the following guidelines:
(1) Prior to showing, the lessee (Non Pro) showing the
leased horse, must have a lease on file and all fees paid
to the NRHA office prior to competing.
(2) The lease must be to an individual only. There are
no restrictions to the number of times the lease can
be renewed. All leases end on December 31 of the
calendar year.
(3) During the term of the lease, the lessee and his/her
immediate family may show the leased horse in all categories
of classes, excluding Categories 2 and 6.
(4) A Professionals member may show the leased horse
in open competition.
(5) Only one lease at a time per horse will be recognized.
(6) The lessor may not show the horse during the term
of the lease.
(4) ALLOWANCES:
(a) A Non Pro can accept payment of entry fees and/or expenses
for:
(1) Demonstrations, exhibitions, or international competitions
where the Non Pro is representing their National
Federation.
(2) Competitions where the Non Pro is representing
their college or school as an individual or part of a team.
(3) Demonstrations pre-approved by the NRHA Executive
Committee.
(4) Travel expenses from an NRHA Affiliate for exhibitors
qualifying for NRHA Affiliate Championship competition.
See Adequan® North American Affiliate Program Conditions.
(b) Students enrolled in college/university equine programs
may accept remuneration for giving lessons or training
horses astride as part of an educational curriculum (e.g.,
internships, exchange programs) during the term of the
curriculum. To be accepted under this provision, a Non Pro
applicant must disclose this information to the NRHA office.
Students exempted under this provision may only show in
open competition during the term of the curriculum.
(c) A Non Pro may appear in reining industry advertisements
as long as no remuneration, direct or indirect is received.
(d) A Youth member can be selected for and participate in
any NRHyA approved exchange program without jeopardizing
his/her Youth Non Pro status.
(e) A Non Pro applicant can be a certified instructor in a
national equine therapy program (e.g. Professional Association
of Therapeutic Horsemanship International). The therapy
instructor shall only teach students enrolled with an approved
organization or students prescribed such rehabilitation by a
licensed medical doctor. For NRHA to accept a Non Pro
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