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The Non-Pro Program
Interested in becoming a Non-Pro and competing against other Appaloosa owners at your experience level? If you haven’t joined the ranks of professionals or trainers, then consider becoming a Non-Pro and compete in classes custom tailored to your ability with other Non-Pro’s who share common interests and partnerships with their Appaloosa horses. For only $10.00 added to your ApHC membership, this could be an investment you can’t pass up!
Divisions of the Non-Pro Program:
The ApHC Non-Pro program has a division just right for you! With four divisions geared towards each individual’s age and experience level, you’re sure to find the classes most appropriate for you!
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Non-Pro:
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This
division is open to individuals 19 years of age or older and would not be
considered a professional according to the Official Handbook of the ApHC.
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35
& Over Non-Pro:
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This
division is open to individuals who must be 35 years of age or older on
January 1 of the year wishing to compete.
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Masters
Non-Pro:
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This
division is open to individuals who must be 50 years of age or older on
January 1 of the year wishing to compete.
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Novice
Non-Pro:
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This
division is open to individuals who have earned less than 50 points in the
ApHC or any other breed organization as of January 1 of the year wishing
to compete. Individuals may
cross enter with the above classes so long as they are ApHC members and
meet their division requirements
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Download
Non-Pro Membership Application
Who is Eligble to Participate as a Non-Pro?
· A Non-Pro must be 19 years of age or older (or married and
ineligible for the ApHC Youth Association program as of January 1 of the year
showing).
· Any horse exhibited by a non-pro in non-pro
events must be wholly owned by the non-pro exhibitor or the non-pro’s spouse,
child, step-child, legal ward, father, mother, step-parent, sister, brother,
grandparent, grandchild or legal guardian.
· Non-Pro’s must not accept remuneration
(money, prizes, etc.) for riding, driving, showing in halter, schooling,
training, conducting clinics or seminars, instructing in equitation or
showmanship classes, horse training, or judging.
· Non-Pro’s must not accept remuneration in
the form of payment of entry fees, or any expenses for the person or horse with
which the Non-Pro competes by any person other than those family members listed
above.
· Non-Pro’s must not ride, drive, or show any
horse for which he/she or a family member accepts remuneration for boarding or
training.
· Non-Pro’s must have a current Non-Pro
membership with the ApHC and must be a current ApHC member.
Non-Pro membership shall not be affected by the
writing of books or articles pertaining to horses, accepting payment for
stewarding, or having the occupation of veterinarian, farrier, or owning a tack
shop, breeding or boarding stable.
Non-Pro Advisory Committee
The Non-Pro
Advisory Committee is a specific group of individuals
who have been selected to represent the wishes of Non-Pros
to the ApHC Board of Directors. Each of the 18 members
of the ApHC Board of Directors appoints a non-pro to serve
on the non-pro advisory committee. This 18 member advisory
committee meets twice annually at the National Show and
at the World Show to discuss issues relevant to the non-pro
program and to the ApHC. Members of the non-pro advisory
committee then forward their suggestions to the ApHC Board
of Directors. The ApHC Board of Directors also seeks input
on the non-pro issues from the non-pro advisory committee
when faced with making changes to current non-pro rules,
policies, and classes.
To keep updated on local events and activities, keep your
eyes open for new articles written by members of the Non-Pro
Advisory Committee. Each issue of Appaloosa Journal will
publish this information in the Field Notes section of
the journal.
Click
here to view the names and contact information of
the members of the Non-Pro
Advisory Committee. This list is also printed in the
back of Appaloosa Journal each month. Feel free to contact
them with your concerns, questions,
Non-Pro Shutterbugs!
The ApHC Show Department is always on the lookout for
good quality candid photos of Non-Pros and their Appaloosas
in various disciplines and environments. We need new pictures
for promotional use on brochures, display boards, and
the ApHC web site. If you have a photo that you think
the ApHC can use, please send them to the ApHC, attention
Non-Pro Coordinator.
Submitted photos should be clear and of the highest
quality. Prints can be no smaller than 5x7 inches, although 8x10-inch is
preferred. Photographer’s signed release form and other pertinent information
must accompany the image. To avoid marring a photo, never write on either side
of the print.
All photos submitted will become the sole property of the
Appaloosa Horse Club unless a self-addressed envelope and appropriate return
postage is included.
 Photograph Release Form
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