ARHPA Rule Change
Monday, January 2, 2017
ARHPA Rule Change
The American Road Horse and Pony Association wants to make sure
everyone is aware of the new rule that went into effect on December 1,
2016. The new changes involve the ID
number and the process for obtaining a number for the roadster horses and
affects all horses competing (Standardbreds, Saddlebreds, Dutch Harness Horses,
Morgans, and any other horses). This includes all horses registered with
another association i.e. United States Trotting Association, Morgan Horse
Association, etc.
Show managers and Show Secretaries of USEF recognized shows also
need to be aware of the changes as they will affect your entry blanks and prize
lists.
The rule reads as follows:
SUBCHAPTER RD-1
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
RD101 Eligibility
1. Roadster Horses: In order to compete all horses must be a
Standardbred or Standardbred type. Roadster Ponies are not permitted to compete
in Roadster Horse classes.
a. All horses
competing in Federation licensed competitions must be properly identified and
must obtain a Roadster Horse Identification number from the American Road Horse
and Pony Association (ARHPA). An ARHPA Roadster Horse ID number for each horse
must be entered on all entry forms for licensed competitions.
b. Only one
unique ARHPA Roadster Horse ID Number will be issued per horse. This unique ID
number must subsequently remain with the horse throughout its career. Anyone
knowingly applying for a duplicate ID Number for an individual horse may be
subject to disciplinary action.
c. The
Federation and/or ARHPA as applicable must be notified of any change of
ownership and/or competition name of the horse. Owners are requested to notify
the Federation and/or ARHPA as applicable of corrections to previously
submitted information, e.g., names, addresses, breed registration, pedigree, or
markings.
d. The ARHPA
Roadster Horse ID application is available from the ARHPA or Federation office,
or it can be downloaded from the ARHPA or Federation website or completed in
the competition office. Competition management is responsible for notifying
exhibitors of this requirement in their prize list. BOD 1/16/16 Effective
12/1/16
All owners who have horses that ARHPA has on file will
automatically be issued a number and they will receive a new ID Form with all
the information they will need in the mail during the month of January. If by February owners have not received their
new form ARHPA asks that they please contact us so we can make sure everyone is
ready for the 2017 show season. It will
be the owner’s responsibility to make sure their trainers have the new ID
Form. If the horse is not currently on
file with ARHPA the Owner or Trainer must fill out the ARHPA Horse ID
Application and return it and a copy of the horse’s papers (if they have
papers) to the ARHPA.
We understand that this is a big change and will take time for
the adjustment. It is our hope at ARHPA
that everyone will help us to work through this transition. If anyone has any questions or concerns,
please feel free to contact the ARHPA.
Rick Adams Secretary/treasurer
678-296-7442
email: [email protected]
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