Wisconsin Arabian Horse Association

Already have your WAHA LOM? How about trying for the WAHA Supreme Legion of Merit?

You may enter the Point System any time, but no points will be counted for shows attended prior to entering the Point System.

You must be entered in the Division to earn the points. Example: If you are not entered in Halter 5 and Over, you cannot count points won in that division.

If you want to count points in Showmanship or Equitation, you must enter those divisions separately.

Everyone - Owners and Riders must all be members of WAHA or the points will not count. Example: Your trainer must be a member of WAHA if the trainer rides the horse and you want those points to be counted.

You need to read the type of classes included in the divisions that you enter. Walk-Trot is always Gymkhana, regardless of what the show calls the class, Western, Hunter, etc. Lead line is also Gymkhana.

Shows or classes for Pintos, National Show Horses, 4-H, Buckskins, are called CLOSED shows/classes and cannot be counted for the WAHA Point System.

Costume is always costume whether a Novelty Costume Class at an open show, Sidesaddle, or Mounted Native Costume. Yes, Sidesaddle is a Costume Division Class. In order for the points to count, you must mail them to the Purebred or Half-Arabian point keepers.If you have one of each, you need to send one to the Purebred point keeper and one to the Half-Arabian point keeper within 15 days of the close of the show.

Show Hack is a Working Horse Division Class. Check the rules from time to time so that you will have all your points counted in the Divisions you entered. Contact Gay Jeanne Bower: (920) 699-3690 or e-mail: gayjbower@yahoo.com

Note: Versatility, bareback and walk-trot classes are in Division 36. Points earned in these classes cannot be counted in Western or English Pleasure.

1. Horse must be entered in the WAHA Point System for points to count.

2. All rider(s), all handler(s) and horse owner(s) must be members of the Wisconsin Arabian Horse Association.

3. Horse(s) must be registered Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian (AHA).

4. Points will accumulate from November 1 to October 31 of the current year.

5. Points will be counted only from the Divisions entered. Note: You must enter the division for the classes you want to earn points in-if you are not entered in the Division, you cannot count the points.

6. You must enter the Point system prior to participating in shows to be counted. This will be enforced.

7. Points must be recorded on the WAHA Point forms, along with an official class list and page showing AHA and USAE show rating (Class A, B, C, or local member) and mailed to the appropriate Point System Secretary within 15 days of the last date of the show (enforced by US Postmark - postage meters are not acceptable).

8. All points are to be mailed directly to the Point System Secretary whose name and address appear on the form. It is recommended that you make extra copies of the reporting form(s) or allow two weeks for additional forms to be mailed.

9. Points earned in closed shows or classes other than Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian, such as 4-H or restricted breed shows and classes (National Show Horse, Pinto, Palomino, etc.), will not be counted.

10. Points won in futurity/maturity classes at Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian shows will count towards their respective halter divisions and be based on the rating of the show in which they were held. For example, futurity halter classes at a Class A show will count as Class A points.

11. All points for all divisions will be based on the rating of the show in which they were held.

12. AHA Sweepstakes halter classes points will count the same as regional classes.

13. Exhibitor divisions are open only to juniors and amateurs. Submit one form per horse per show. Exhibitor Points earned in Divisions 1-16, 36, 39 and 40 will count for Purebreds. Points earned in Divisions 21-31, 36, 39 and 40 will count for Half-Arabians/Anglo-Arabians. Horse must be entered in the WAHA Point System for exhibitor Points to be counted toward exhibitor division(s).

14. Awards will be given in each division. Points for all awards, including the WAHA Legion of Merit and WAHA Supreme Legion of Merit, will be counted only from divisions entered. At least 6 horses must be entered in a division to receive a trophy. Divisions with less than 6 entries will be awarded ribbons only.

15. In addition to division awards, High Point trophies will be awarded in the following provided there are a minimum of 6 entries per competing division: High Point Halter Stallion, High Point Halter Mare, High Point Halter Gelding, High Point Performance (any sex), and High Point Horse (any sex; halter and performance points required).

16. Points earned in any of the listed divisions except Divisions 17-20, 32-35, 37 and 38 will count toward High Point awards.

17. Any competitor may check their points with the Point System Secretary at any time during the year. No questions regarding other competitors will be answered. A stamped, self-addressed envelope should accompany inquiries.

18. Annual nomination fees will be $10 per division or $27 for any three divisions. The point system may be entered at any time.

19. Entry fees will not be refunded except for the following reason. If a horse is entered in the point system and has not sent in any points, the owner may apply for a full refund upon presentation of a vet certificate. Any horse withdrawn from the point system in this manner may not re-enter the point system for that year. Once points have been sent, no refunds will be given.

WAHA Legion of Merit Award - Open to Purebreds, Half-Arabians and Anglo Arabians. Horse may earn LOM only once. New points required for the WAHA Legion of Merit. Starting in 2003, an appropriate trophy will be given to all horses earning 1,000 points in the point system. Horses that have been entered in the program (in 2002 & prior years) will be grandfathered and only require 750 points to win this award. Any horse entering the program for the first time in 2003 & after, would be required to earn 1,000 points. A $45 entry fee is required the first year. Thereafter, an additional $35 renomination fee will be required for each succeeding year.

Supreme Legion of Merit Award-Open to Purebreds, Half-Arabians and Anglo Arabians. Horses may earn SLOM only once. Horses that have earned the WAHA Legion of Merit may continue in the WAHA Point System. Starting in 2004, horses earning 1,000 additional points in the WAHA system will receive an award for WAHA Supreme Legion of Merit Award. Nomination fee will be $45 the first year and $35 for each year thereafter. All rules are the same for the WAHA Supreme Legion of Merit as the WAHA Legion of Merit Award.

Starting in 1993, horses that have not been in the WAHA Legion of Merit program but have been in the WAHA Point System may use points earned in 1993 and subsequent years toward the Legion of Merit. The fee is $50 for each year that WAHA Point System points are converted to LOM points. The required forms must be filled out by the exhibitor. Supreme Legion of Merit begins in 2004 and no points will be counted prior to 2004.