2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

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remuneration for prohibited activities outlined in A.1.a. above,
the applicant must certify that, within the last thirty-six (36)
months, he/she has not assisted in any of the above (A.1.a.)
for which the spouse/family member has been remunerated.
Current Amateur must comply but will not be penalized for
activity prior to 1/1/06. Additionally, the applicant for a PtHA
Amateur card must certify that he/she will not exhibit in PtHA
Amateur classes any equine for which his/her spouse of or a
member of his/her immediate family received remuneration
pertaining to A.1.a. within the previous six (6) months.
C. The following activities shall not affect the Amateur status of a
person who is otherwise qualified:
1. Having the occupation of veterinarian or farrier, or owning
a tack store or breeding or board stable.
2. Derive income from driving commercial horses (i.e.,
Carriage horses).
3. Judge open shows and 4-H shows, as long as he/she does
not receive remuneration or barter, directly or indirectly, in
any form.
4. Grooming, banding, braiding, washing, brushing, tacking,
longeing or hauling.
D. Any person who, under these rules, does not qualify for
Amateur or Novice Amateur status and shall knowingly and
falsely represent him/herself to be an Amateur in order to show
in Halter or ride or drive in Amateur or Novice Amateur classes
or any person who violates any of the provisions of this rule
shall be subject to disciplinary action by the PtHA Executive
Committee. Disciplinary action will be followed by a mandatory
thirty-six (36) month waiting period before said individual may
reapply for Amateur or Novice Amateur status.
E. All exhibitors in this division must annually file a Statement of
Amateur Status and application for an Amateur card with PtHA
before entering any Amateur class. PtHA must be notified in
writing of any change of status within thirty (30) days of said
change and Amateur activities shall cease immediately.
F. All inquiries concerning Amateur eligibility status must be
directed through the PtHA office and approved by the PtHA
Executive Director.
G. Before applying/reapplying for Amateur status, a person who
is ineligible for Amateur status must serve a waiting period
of thirty-six (36) months after the date of the last activity that
made him/her ineligible.
H. Payback in AM classes
1. Weekend high point awards may be paid to Amateurs.
2. PtHA Amateur members may accept class payback and
cash high point awards without jeopardizing PtHA Amateur
status.
3. Individuals are encouraged to check with any other
organizations for clarification on how this rule effects
Amateur status in that organization.
u3. amateur Membership
All competitors in this division must be current members
of PtHA and must have a current PtHA Amateur card or
have applied for same, for the competitive unit to exhibit and
receive any awards in this program.
u4. amateur Classes
A. AM classes at Halter may be offered. (i.e., AM Geldings, AM
Mares) This may be divided by age and/or type.
B. Amateur classes shall consist of those listed as approved
point-earning events. Track Racing, Stock Saddle Racing,
Competitive Riding, Endurance Riding, and Combined Training
are not point-earning AM events.
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