To compete at the Regional or National level, a horse must be qualified.

There are different rules that apply depending on the age of the horse and the particular class in which it will be shown. Riders who show in equitation or showmanship have specific rider qualifications that must be met.

For additional information, reference the full qualification chart or our Competitions Department can help answer your questions by emailing competitions@arabianhorses.org.

For complete qualification rules please refer to the AHA Handbook Chapter 14

Participation Qualifications

• Qualification Rules and Categories - Updated 5/10/22
• Participation Qualification Q & A - Updated 6/22/22

Recognized Qualifying Sections/Categories - Revised

Leveling Sections Defined and New 2022 Leveling Points Chart - New Equitation Leveling Chart

Qualifications Made Easy

Qualification Flow Chart for Regional & National Equitation

Horse/Riders Points and Competition Records

Co-Ownership Rule

Region 4 Affidavit/Show Pass

Region 5 Affidavit/Show Pass 

Leveling classes allow exhibitors to compete with “true” peers in like ability and not be grouped strictly by ages .  Leveling points are based on Achievement Award Points which are found in Chapter 18 of the AHA Handbook.

Recognized Sections

Leveling Sections Defined and New 2022 Leveling Points Chart - New Equitation Chart

Leveling Frequently Asked Questions