2021 Official Exhibitor Handbook - AQHA
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Revised October 26, 2021 2021 Official Exhibitor Handbook
Table of Contents
OKLAHOMA STATE FAIRGROUNDS ......................................................................................... 5
RULES AND REGULATIONS Effective Date and Repeal ........................................................ 6
CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 6
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW SHIPPING ADDRESS ........................................................ 6
SCHEDULE ....................................................................................................................................... 6
SHOW SERVICES ........................................................................................................................... 7
Photographer ................................................................................................................................ 7
Videographer/Webcaster ............................................................................................................ 7
Show Veterinarian ........................................................................................................................ 7
Farrier Services ............................................................................................................................ 7
Golf Cart Rental ............................................................................................................................ 7
Stall Mat Rental ............................................................................................................................ 7
VENDORS ......................................................................................................................................... 7
SPONSORSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES ........................................................................................... 7
AQHA PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY POLICY ................................................................... 8
ARRIVAL & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 8
Arrival Information ........................................................................................................................ 8
Health Requirements ................................................................................................................... 8
FACILITY INFORMATION............................................................................................................... 9
Operation of Vehicles .................................................................................................................. 9
RV Parking .................................................................................................................................... 9
Priority RV Parking ....................................................................................................................... 9
Feed and Bedding ........................................................................................................................ 9
First Aid ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Horses, Dogs & Pet Management ............................................................................................ 10
HOST HOTELS .............................................................................................................................. 10
ATTIRE/LOGOS ............................................................................................................................. 10
OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................. 10
Weanling Ownership Requirements ........................................................................................ 10
General Ownership Requirements .......................................................................................... 10
ELIGIBILITY .................................................................................................................................... 11
Membership Requirements....................................................................................................... 11
General Eligibility Information .................................................................................................. 11
Select Amateur Division Eligibility ........................................................................................... 11
Amateur Division Eligibility........................................................................................................ 11
Level 1 Amateur/Select information: ....................................................................................... 12
Open Division Eligibility ............................................................................................................. 12
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Open Division Roping Pilot Qualifying Program .................................................................... 13
Level 2 Eligibility ......................................................................................................................... 13
Performance Halter .................................................................................................................... 13
Weanlings and Two-Year-Old Western Pleasure ................................................................. 14
The Headley Quarter Horses Working Western Ranch Rail Stakes .................................. 14
Open Level 1 and Stakes Classes .......................................................................................... 14
Team Penning/Ranch Sorting Entries/Alternates.................................................................. 15
CLASS PROCEDURES & WORKING ORDER INFORMATION .......................................... 15
Team Penning and Ranch Sorting .......................................................................................... 15
Speed Events (barrel racing, pole bending, stake race and breakaway roping) .............. 15
Scored Events (cutting, working cow horse, boxing, tie-down roping, heading, heeling,
reining, western riding, trail, ranch riding, ranch trail) ........................................................... 15
Placed Events (hunter under saddle, working hunter, hunter hack, western pleasure,
showmanship, horsemanship, equitation over fences) ........................................................ 16
Halter ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Level 2 ......................................................................................................................................... 16
ENTERING ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Entry Information ........................................................................................................................ 16
All-Around, Speed Events, Halter, Over-Fence, & Rail Entry Fees ................................... 17
Cutting, Roping, Team Penning, Ranch Sorting, Cow Horse, Boxing, Reining Entry
Fees ............................................................................................................................................. 17
Dressage/Western Dressage ................................................................................................... 18
3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Stakes - $5,000 Added ........................................................ 18
The Headley Quarter Horses Working Western Rail Stakes .............................................. 18
Late Entries ................................................................................................................................. 18
Gold Globe VIP Club Pass, formerly Built Ford Tough Club ............................................... 19
PAYOUT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 19
Payout Scale: All-Around, Speed Events, Halter, Over Fence, & Rail Classes .............. 19
Payout Scale: Cutting Classes ................................................................................................. 20
Payout Scale: Cow Horse & Boxing Classes......................................................................... 20
Payout Scale: Roping, Team Penning, & Ranch Sorting Classes ..................................... 21
Payout Scale: Reining Classes ................................................................................................ 21
Payout Scale: Working Western Rail ...................................................................................... 21
Payout Office .............................................................................................................................. 22
CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS/CHANGES ................................................................................ 22
SUBSTITUTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 22
RIDER CHANGES FOR OPEN CLASSES ................................................................................ 23
STALLING ....................................................................................................................................... 23
SPECIAL AWARDS ....................................................................................................................... 24
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All-Around Amateur Award (Level 3 Only) ............................................................................. 24
All-Around Select Amateur Award ........................................................................................... 25
Gene Graves Super-Select Special Recognition Award ...................................................... 26
Nutrena Senior Athletes ............................................................................................................ 26
Amateur Select Classes ............................................................................................................ 26
2021 OKC Leading Owner Award (both Level 3 and Level 2 classes are eligible) ......... 27
Farnam SUPERHORSE Award (Level 3 Only) ..................................................................... 27
JUDGING/MONITORING PROCEDURES ................................................................................ 28
Conflict of Interest ...................................................................................................................... 28
Lameness .................................................................................................................................... 28
Judge Assignments / Scoring Matrix ....................................................................................... 29
Placed classes:........................................................................................................................... 29
Timed events: ............................................................................................................................. 29
Scored events: ............................................................................................................................ 29
Monitoring Procedures: ............................................................................................................. 30
CLASS ROUTINE .......................................................................................................................... 30
General Procedures ................................................................................................................... 30
Conflicts ....................................................................................................................................... 31
Back Number Placement .......................................................................................................... 32
Score/Results Posting ............................................................................................................... 32
Level 3 Classes .......................................................................................................................... 32
Entry Minimum ............................................................................................................................ 33
Go-Rounds, Semi-Finals, and Finals ...................................................................................... 33
DRAW PROCEDURES FOR LEVEL 3 AND LEVEL 2 CLASSES ......................................... 33
RULES FOR SPECIFIC CLASSES ............................................................................................ 34
Barrel Racing/Pole Bending/Stake Race ............................................................................... 34
Cutting .......................................................................................................................................... 35
Dressage ..................................................................................................................................... 35
Halter/Performance Halter ........................................................................................................ 35
Hunt Seat Equitation .................................................................................................................. 36
Hunter Hack ................................................................................................................................ 36
Hunter Under Saddle ................................................................................................................. 36
Jumping ....................................................................................................................................... 36
Ranch Riding .............................................................................................................................. 37
Ranch Sorting ............................................................................................................................. 37
Showmanship ............................................................................................................................. 38
Team Penning ............................................................................................................................ 38
3Tie-Down/Breakaway/Heading/Heeling .................................................................................. 39
Trail............................................................................................................................................... 39
Western Dressage ..................................................................................................................... 39
Western Horsemanship ............................................................................................................. 40
Western Pleasure....................................................................................................................... 40
Working Cow Horse/Boxing...................................................................................................... 40
Working Hunter / Equitation Over Fences .............................................................................. 40
Working Western Rail ................................................................................................................ 40
HEADLEY TWO-PART RANCH SERIES GUIDELINES ......................................................... 41
DRUG TESTING/TAILS/PROHIBITED APPLIANCES ............................................................ 42
General Information ................................................................................................................... 42
Tail Testing .................................................................................................................................. 42
VETERINARIANS .......................................................................................................................... 43
ANIMAL WELFARE ....................................................................................................................... 43
AQHA WORLD SHOW IV BAG RULE ....................................................................................... 44
LIABILITY/RISKS ........................................................................................................................... 45
OKLAHOMA CITY FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE SPECIAL EVENTS FIRE AND LIFE
SAFETY FOR LIVESTOCK .......................................................................................................... 45
4OKLAHOMA STATE FAIRGROUNDS
52021 FARNAM AQHA WORLD, ADEQUAN SELECT AQHA WORLD, ADEQUAN
LEVEL 2, AND NUTRENA LEVEL 1 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW QUALIFYING
HANDBOOK
October 28-November 20, 2021
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Effective Date and Repeal
These rules become effective January 1, 2021, and apply to the 2021 Farnam AQHA World Championships,
Adequan® Select AQHA World Championships, Adequan® Level 2 Championships, and Nutrena Level 1
Championships, collectively referred to as “2021 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show”. All previously
mentioned shows shall be governed by the rules and regulations of the 2021 AQHA Official Handbook and
the 2021 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show Qualifier’s Handbook. All participants and owners agree
to abide by such rules and regulations. Any rules and regulations not covered by the 2021 AQHA Official
Handbook or by rules and/or regulations of the 2021 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show will be
handled by World Show management, and their decision will be final without recourse of any nature.
• The Farnam AQHA World Championship Show will follow all regulations of the Horse Protection
Act of 1970, Public Law 91-540 or as amended.
• Upon entry, every exhibitor, owner, trainer, person in care, custody, or control of a horse, and all other
World Show participants (collectively “Participants”) accept the facility and grounds, including but not
limited to, the arenas, barns, stalls, and alleyways on an “as is” basis.
• All Participants agree to obey the decisions/instructions of (1) AQHA representatives; (2) Oklahoma State
Fairground officials; and (3) local, state, and federal officials.
CONTACT INFORMATION
American Quarter Horse Association
1600 Quarter Horse Drive
Amarillo, TX 79104
Phone: (806) 376-4811
Email: worldshow@aqha.org
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW SHIPPING ADDRESS
Recipient Name
Stall/Booth/Phone
AQHA World Show/Jim Norick Arena
333 Gordon Cooper
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
AQHA claims no responsibility for any/all packages delivered to the Farnam AQHA World Championship Show.
SCHEDULE
The 2021 Farnam AQHA World Show tentative schedule is listed online on the resource page at
https://www.aqha.com/world-show/resources.
6SHOW SERVICES
Photographer
Shane Rux Photography
www.shaneruxphoto.com
(813) 421-0391
Videographer/Webcaster
Equine Promotion
www.equinepromotion.com
(903) 361-0489
Show Veterinarian
Equine Sports Medicine
Dr. John Donnell, Pilot Point, TX
Farrier Services
Craig Harrison, Kechi, KS
(301) 957-4660
Golf Cart Rental
Fore Wheeler Golf Cars
https://forewheelergolfcars.com/
(405) 682-8444
Stall Mat Rental
Elite Stall Mat Rentals
www.stallmatrentals.com
(530) 477-2556
VENDORS
• Only approved vendors are allowed to sell product or services during the Farnam AQHA World
Championship Show.
• No one, including exhibitors, may sell products or services from their stall area.
• For more information on how to become a vendor or to learn more about the vendors at the show, click
here.
SPONSORSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES
• Information regarding 2021 Class & Sponsorship opportunities can be found here.
7AQHA PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY POLICY
• AQHA prohibits competitors, spectators and visitors at the Association’s Championship Shows from
taking photography or videography footage intended for commercial distribution and use through
publications, websites, social networking sites, or any other similar media. Any such prohibited use is
expressly forbidden without prior written consent from show management.
• The Championship Show’s official photographer, videographer and The American Quarter Horse Journal
are the only parties permitted to provide others with competition photos or videos – whether for payment
or for free. Anyone, other than credentialed official sources, who provides or intends to use
photos or video footage in violation of this Policy can be ejected from the event and/or indefinitely
banned from Championship Shows and AQHA-approved shows.
• Media representatives were issued credentials prior to the show upon the completion of an application
process. To view the AQHA Photography and Videography Policy, visit the media resources section on
www.aqha.com/worldshow.
ARRIVAL & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Arrival Information
• Exhibitors will be allowed access to the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds beginning on Tuesday, October 26,
2021 at 8 a.m. No horses will be stalled, nor persons allowed on the grounds prior to this time.
• All trailers must first visit the inspection station upon arrival to ensure all horses meet the designated
health requirements listed below. The inspection station is open 24 hours to accommodate those who
may be arriving late into the evening.
• Upon arrival at the fairgrounds, parking near barn areas will be allowed for a short period of time while
horses, tack, etc., are unloaded/loaded. Vehicles must be moved to established parking areas after
unloading/loading is complete. If a vehicle must be removed, the owner is responsible for all costs
incurred with removing the vehicle.
Health Requirements
• Oklahoma state law requires all horses to have an approved, official health certificate issued within 30
days of the show by a licensed, accredited veterinarian, showing positive identification of the horse, as
well as all vaccinations.
• A VEE vaccination is not required, but if vaccinated, such should be indicated on the health
certificate and must not have been vaccinated within 14 days of the Show.
• A health certificate must accompany all horses showing a negative Coggins test for Equine Infectious
Anemia issued within 12 months of movement; except weanlings six months of age or younger must
have a current negative Coggins test.
• The health certificate applies to all horses over 12 months of age, including those within the state of
Oklahoma and must contain the breed and age of the horse.
• All health papers and Coggins results should indicate the horse’s registered name.
• The health papers, Coggins results and copies of original registration certificates can be provided
digitally.
• Horses affected by or having been exposed to any contagious disease during the 30 days preceding the
Farnam AQHA World Show will be excluded from the grounds.
• All horses (whether entered or not) and livestock that enter the grounds are subject to examination by
AQHA officials/designated representatives and/or state officials (collectively “officials”) for determining
whether such animals are, have been infected/exposed, or are likely to be infected with an infectious or
contagious disease. If after such examination, officials have reason to believe that an animal’s health
condition places other animals at risk, such officials, at their sole discretion, may quarantine such
animal (and others that may have been infected/exposed) or, if appropriate, require that such animals
be transported off the grounds. All participants agree to fully cooperate with the officials and abide by
8their decisions/instructions, failing to do so shall be grounds for the participant’s immediate expulsion
from the grounds, disciplinary action by AQHA and/or possible action by local/state/federal
officials/agencies.
• In case of outbreak of any contagious or infectious disease among the horses, neither AQHA, The
American Quarter Horse Journal, corporate sponsor, show sponsor, class sponsor, nor Kiser Arena
Specialists, Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau, OKC Fairgrounds, Elite Stall Mat, Fore
Wheeler Golf Cars, or Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Tourism Bureau will
be liable for any damage or loss that may occur to any person or horse.
FACILITY INFORMATION
Operation of Vehicles
• Vehicles must be operated within a safe and reasonable speed limit on the fairgrounds.
• Fire lanes must always remain clear, along with any marked areas in which vehicular
• traffic is prohibited and other posted traffic and vehicle control regulations.
• No vehicles, including golf carts, may be operated in the State Fair Arena, International Trade Center
Building or in the Travel and Transportation Building, unless written permission is given by the manager
of the State Fair Arena.
• Parking trailers in the lot south of the coliseum is done so at your own risk.
RV Parking
• There will be no overnight parking of recreational vehicles except in the designated recreational vehicle
parking areas.
• Electric power, water availability, sanitary dump and showers are nearby.
• General RV parking spaces will be rented on a first-come, first-serve basis on-site by the facility. No pre-
orders will be taken.
• Do not hook to any electrical power on the grounds, except in the designated Recreational Vehicle
Parking.
• For more information, call the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds at (405) 948-6700.
Priority RV Parking
• A limited number of RV parking spaces in the North VIP & West RV Lots will be available for purchase
from AQHA on a first come, first serve basis prior to the show under Resources at
www.aqha.com/worldshow. Priority will go to sponsors for placement of RV spots.
• RV reservations for the North VIP & West RV Lots will open the same day the Farnam AQHA World
Show Entry Form is posted online and will remain online until all spots are sold.
Show Office
• The Show office will be open daily 1 hour prior to the first class to approximately 6:00 p.m. daily. For
days that end before 5:00 p.m., the show office will close 1 hour after the start of the last class.
Feed and Bedding
• Feed and bedding will be available for purchase on the fairgrounds. Exhibitors may bring their own feed
and bedding or obtain it from the fairground’s supplier.
• For ordering information, call 405-948-6786 or complete the Feed & Bedding Order Form found at
https://okcfairgrounds.com/event-services/feed-and-bedding.
• Sawdust is prohibited as bedding. However, wood chips and shavings are acceptable.
9First Aid
• Emergency medical technicians will be available to provide first aid assistance.
Horses, Dogs & Pet Management
• No horses should be turned loose in any arena on the grounds of the Oklahoma State Fair at any
time.
• No dogs will be permitted on the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds during the course of the show except
those under leash control of the owner. Any dog running free will be impounded and removed from the
grounds. No dogs are allowed in the commercial exhibit area or show arenas. Dogs are prohibited in the
warmup arenas and makeup areas while classes are showing.
• Owners must assume all liability for pets brought to the show.
• Proof of current rabies must be available upon request.
HOST HOTELS
• Host hotel information can be found at https://www.aqha.com/world-show/resources
ATTIRE/LOGOS
• AQHA rules cover the required apparel for each class; however, this is a world class event that will
receive worldwide publicity. Therefore, exhibitors are urged to be neat and clean at all times.
OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Weanling Ownership Requirements
• For weanlings, the ownership deadline is waived in the Amateur, Select and Open divisions.
• So long as a weanling is entered by the entry deadline, they may be sold after the entry deadline.
Ownership may change up to 24 hours prior to the class.
• Payouts for Open weanlings classes will be sent to the owner (or lessee) listed as of October 10,
2021.
General Ownership Requirements
• A horse is ineligible to compete at the 2021 AQHA Amateur and Select World Show if:
o The horse is shown at the 2021 Youth World Championship while under the ownership of
someone that is not a family member of the Amateur or Select Qualifying Owner; AND
o The horse entered in the 2021 AQHA Amateur or Select World Show is a horse that the Amateur
or Select Qualifying Owner is either the record owner or has an ownership interest in.
• If a lessee is eligible for and intends to exhibit that horse at the 2021 Farnam AQHA World
Championship Show, a showing lease must be in effect and on file with AQHA at the time the lessee (a)
enters the horse into the Farnam AQHA World Show (prior to October 10, 2021), and (b) exhibits the
horse at the Farnam AQHA World Show. Should a showing lease expire prior to the above times, a new
showing lease will be required.
• Further, horses cannot be transferred out of an ownership and then be shown in a different breed
organization’s championship and/or world show and then transferred back into (a) the original owner’s
name; (b) a joint ID of the original owner; (c) an “immediate family” member of the original owner, or (d)
an entity owned in whole or in part by the original owner so as to be shown in an AQHA world show in
the same year.
• The exhibitor in the amateur class(es) must be the owner at the time of invitation during a qualifying year
10and a current AQHA amateur member.
• An otherwise eligible entry for the Farnam AQHA World Championship Show will automatically be
revoked if:
o Ownership of the qualified horse is transferred to a youth or other person not having a family
relationship with the transferor as specified in the AQHA Official Handbook.
o The horse is actually exhibited at the Ford Youth World Championship Show occurring in the
same calendar year as the Adequan® Select or Farnam AQHA World Championship Show.
ELIGIBILITY
Membership Requirements
• A current AQHA membership is required of all owners and exhibitors for Open, Amateur, and Select
divisions. A current membership is required of exhibitors in Level 1 classes.
General Eligibility Information
• Only official AQHA records will be used as the basis to determine eligibility. All points considered for
eligibility in Level 2 and Level 3 classes at this show will be based on the eligibility status of 2021. All
points considered for eligibility in Level 1 classes will be based on the eligibility status of 2020.
• All 2021 World Champions, in Amateur, Select and Open, will be invited to compete in the same class(es)
at the 2022 World Championship Show.
o Note: if a horse was a stallion when he won a world championship, he must enter this year’s
world show as a stallion – he will NOT be invited back if he is now a gelding (unless he qualifies
as a gelding acquiring the number of points set for geldings).
• Classes are leveled by class and based on exhibitor or horse records. Level eligibility is based on both
points and awards earned.
o Classes leveled by exhibitor record: youth, amateur, Select amateur, halter and cattle classes.
o Classes leveled by horse record: open division classes (excluding halter and cattle events).
Select Amateur Division Eligibility
• To be eligible to compete in any Select class, the exhibitor must be 50 years of age or older on or before
October 10, 2021.
• The same horse/exhibitor combination is not eligible to compete in Level 3 Amateur and Select divisions
of the same class type. However, a horse/exhibitor combination may show in the Level 3 (either Amateur
or Select) and Level 2 or Level 1 of the same class type.
• A horse can compete in the Amateur and Select divisions of the same class type with different exhibitors.
Amateur Division Eligibility
• An Amateur exhibitor may show a maximum of three horses per class. That exhibitor can show all three
horses in Level 3 or in Level 2 (if eligible) of that class – or, can show two horses in Level 3 and one in
Level 2 – or, can show 1 horse in Level 3 and two in Level 2 (if eligible) – or, any combination thereof, so
long as the exhibitor does not show more than three horses in a class.
• If an Amateur and horse are Level 2 eligible that combination can enter BOTH the Level 2 and Level 3
portions of a class.
• If an Amateur exhibitor is eligible with more than one horse in a non-individual working class, both horses
can be entered, but one must be scratched prior to the start of the class. There is no refund for the
scratched class.
• To be eligible for Level 2, the exhibitor must be Level 2 eligible in each class they wish to compete.
• To compete in the amateur division, the horse must be shown by the same exhibitor listed at the time of
entry and that exhibitor must be the owner or have a valid relationship to the owner to show the horse in
11accordance with Rule SHW220 of the 2021 AQHA Official Handbook.
• A horse can compete in the Amateur and Select divisions of the same class type with different exhibitors.
• Level 2 classes DO NOT count towards All-Around Amateur tabulation.
Level 1 Amateur/Select information:
• To be eligible for Level 1 competition, an individual may NOT:
o Have exceeded the point cap for that class.
o Have earned a superior award in the past 10 years for that particular class in any equine
organization with a membership of more than 7,500 members (including but not limited to AQHA,
APHA, ApHC).
o Have placed in the top three at any AQHA world show in that particular class.
o Have won a world, reserve world, national or reserve national championship title in that particular
class (excluding Level 1 classes) in any equine organization with a membership of more than 7,500
members (including but not limited to AQHA, APHA, ApHC).
o Have won an international or reserve international title for that particular class at the European
Championships or German Championships regardless of whether the international class in
question was an AQHA–approved class
o Have won a total of $5,000 in cash and/or prizes with any equine organization in that particular
class
o Have competed on an NCEA equestrian team on a scholarship, or rodeo as a starting exhibitor.
o Have been an accredited horse show judge or who has trained professionally
• If an exhibitor entered the Level 1 Ranch Riding at the 2021 Versatility Ranch Horse World
Championships, the Level 1 Ranch Riding exhibitor may only compete at the 2021 Level 1
Championships in Ranch Riding at the Farnam AQHA World Show if they are competing on a different
horse.
Open Division Eligibility
• Youth exhibitors who are 18 years old or under as of January 1 of the show year, are eligible to show
horses in the open division.
• If the youth is within three years of becoming old enough to be an Amateur (19 as of January 1), they will
need to be cognizant of Rule SHW236.1 regarding ownership.
• In halter, the exhibitor must be at least 9 years old as of January 1 of the show year.
• An Open exhibitor may show a maximum of four horses per class. That exhibitor can show all four
horses in Level 3 or in Level 2 (if eligible) of that class – or, can show three horses in Level 3 and one in
Level 2 – or, can show two horses in Level 3 and two horses in Level 2 (if eligible) – or, any combination
thereof, so long as the exhibitor does not show more than four horses in a class.
• In the Open Division, exhibitor changes must be made by 12 p.m. the day before the class, as working
orders will be posted the evening before the class.
• In the Open Division, no exhibitor changes will be allowed that would result in a separate run from the
original entry after 12 p.m. the day before the class.
• If a dual entry exhibitor decides to change to a Level 3 only rider, the Level 2 entry will be scratched.
• If two different exhibitors enter Level 3 and Level 2 on the same horse, the exhibitors can be changed
on either entry, but the horse will still compete in each working order in the original position.
• If two different exhibitors enter Level 3 and Level 2 on the same horse and the exhibitor is changed to
one dual entry exhibitor, the exhibitor will work once in the first draw spot.
• In team penning, ranch sorting and jumping, a rider can ride up to four horses, as these classes are
all-age classes.
• Halter and all cattle classes are levelled by the exhibitor, so if an exhibitor is Level 2 eligible, they will be
able to enter any class they are eligible for. Horses placing in the top two in the Level 3 classes at an
Open World Show are not eligible for Level 2 at the World Show for the subsequent five years in that
class, regardless of points earned in the previous three years.
12• All other classes are levelled by the horse, so if a horse is Level 2 eligible, the horse may be entered in the
World Show in Level 2. Horses placing in the top two in the Level 3 classes at an Open World Show are
not eligible for Level 2 at the World Show for the subsequent five years in that class, regardless of points
earned in the previous three years. Further, there are exhibitors that are ineligible to show in Level 2 based
on monies and/or points earned in organizations other than AQHA.
• In halter and cattle classes, if an exhibitor is ineligible as a Level 2 competitor, that exhibitor must
only show that horse in Level 3.
• In all other classes in the Open division, if the horse is ineligible to be a Level 2 competitor, it
must be shown only in Level 3.
• No official AQHA points will be earned by participation in this World Championship Show and concurrent
events; however, any finalists, top ten placings, Reserve World Champion and World Champion will be
recognized on the permanent record of the respective horse.
Open Division Roping Pilot Qualifying Program
• New for 2021! The Open Roping Division qualifying point program will be in effect. Click here for more
information. Horses are required to qualify for each roping class in one of three ways:
o Earn the required number of qualifying points for the desired class during the 2021 Farnam AQHA
World qualifying period, August 1, 2020, to July 31, 2021, and pay the standard Farnam AQHA
World entry fee. View the open-division roping qualifying points.
o Participate in three AQHA-approved events during the 2021 Farnam AQHA World qualifying
period and pay the standard Farnam AQHA World entry fee, regardless of number of points
earned. Participation credit is earned by horse on a class-by-class basis. AQHA events
encompass all judge numbers for a particular show or circuit. For example, the Arizona Sun
Circuit is considered one event, even though it includes eight sets of points.
o If the American Quarter Horse does not earn the required amount of qualifying points or does not
attend three AQHA-approved events by class during the 2021 Farnam AQHA World qualifying
period, the American Quarter Horse can still be entered in the Farnam AQHA World for a $7,500
nomination fee per class entered.
• The nomination payments will be added to the horse’s respective class purse. Due to the required purse
fee, all horses entered in the class will be eligible to receive the full purse, regardless of the qualifying
method.
Level 2 Eligibility
• Based on points earned in AQHA-approved classes, approximately the top 2 percent of exhibitors in
horse-based leveled classes will not be eligible as Level 2 competitors. Check the following link for more
information. https://www.aqha.com/adequan%C2%AE-level-2-championship-classes
o Points are tabulated based on a 3-year time period between November 1, 2016 and October 30,
2019.
• Exhibitors having earned a world or reserve world championship in the specific class in the last five
years are not Level 2 eligible (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and/or 2020).
• Horses placing in the top two in the Level 3 classes at the Open World Shows are not eligible for Level 2
for the subsequent five years in that class, regardless of points earned in the past three years.
• Alliance partner guidelines & monies earned by exhibitors and by class. (See specific exclusions by
class.) Even though an exhibitor is not expressly listed by name on this list, an exhibitor is not eligible for
a level 2 class if that exhibitor meets the criteria named for that particular class.
Performance Halter
• To be eligible to compete in an Open Performance Halter class at the 2021 Farnam AQHA World
Championship Show, the horse must have earned a Performance Register of Merit or a Racing
Register of Merit by July 31, 2021. With the exception of racehorses, all performance halter-eligible
13horses are required to enter and legitimately complete in a L2 or L3 Open Performance class at the
2021 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show. If for any reason the horse does not compete in an
Open performance class, the horse will be disqualified from that Open Performance Halter class and will
NOT be counted as an entry for that class. Any awards won in the Open Performance Halter class must
be relinquished. Entry fees are non-refundable.
• To be eligible to compete in an Amateur Performance Halter class at the 2021 Farnam AQHA World
Championship Show the horse must have earned a Performance Register of Merit or a Racing Register
of Merit by July 31, 2021. With the exception of racehorses, all performance halter-eligible horses are
quired to enter and legitimately compete in a L2 or L3 Amateur Performance class 2021 Farnam AQHA
World Championship Show. Showmanship does not count for a performance class. If for any reason the
horse does not compete in an Amateur performance class, the horse will be disqualified from that
Amateur Performance Halter class and will NOT be counted as an entry for that class. Any awards won
in the Amateur Performance Halter class must be relinquished. Entry fees are non-refundable.
• To be eligible to compete in a Select Performance Halter class at the 2021 Farnam AQHA World
Championship Show the horse must have earned a Performance Register of Merit or a Racing
Register of Merit by July 31, 2021. With the exception of racehorses, all performance halter-eligible
horses are quired to enter and legitimately compete in a Select Performance class at the 2021 Farnam
AQHA World Championship Show. Showmanship does not count for a performance class. If for any
reason the horse does not compete in a Select performance class, the horse will be disqualified from
that Select Performance Halter class and will NOT be counted as an entry for that class. Any awards
won in the Select Performance Halter class must be relinquished. Entry fees are non-refundable.
• If a speed event is chosen to complete Performance Halter requirements, the time ran must be within
three seconds of the fastest time, exclusive of any time penalties, in order to be considered an entry. If
for any reason the horse does not run a time within three seconds of the fastest time, the horse will be
disqualified from the respective Performance Halter class and will NOT be counted as an entry for that
class. Any awards won in the Performance Halter class must be relinquished. Entry fees are non-
refundable.
• To be eligible to compete in a Level 1 Performance Halter class the horse must have earned a Register
of Merit by July 31, 2021.
• If a horse is eligible in both halter and performance halter, he/she may be exhibited in both classes.
Weanlings and Two-Year-Old Western Pleasure
• As there are no official AQHA points for weanlings, weanling halter classes will be considered open as
far as point eligibility is concerned.
o All weanlings (and yearlings) must be registered and parentage verified with AQHA by entry
deadline October 10, 2021. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• As there are no official AQHA points for two-year-old western pleasure until July 1 of each year, this
class will be considered open as far as point eligibility is concerned.
o All horses entered in two-year-old western pleasure must be registered with AQHA by entry
deadline of October 10, 2021.
The Headley Quarter Horses Working Western Ranch Rail Stakes
• Eligibility for this class requires an entry in a Level 3 or Level 2 ranch riding class (open, select, or
amateur) at the Farnam AQHA World Championship Show.
• Cross-entry between the Working Western Rail Stakes and any other Western Pleasure or Hunter Under
Saddle class is NOT allowed.
• For more information, click here.
Open Level 1 and Stakes Classes
• Level 1 Stakes classes will be held in Ranch Riding, Trail, Western Pleasure, Western Riding, and
14Hunter Under Saddle.
• Horses must be Level 1 eligible as of January 1, 2021.
• Open Stakes classes will be held in Working Western Rail, Dressage, and Western Dressage.
• Amateur Stakes classes will be held for Working Western Rail. Amateur/Youth Stakes classes will be
held for Dressage and Western Dressage.
Team Penning/Ranch Sorting Entries/Alternates
• All entries in open and amateur team penning and ranch sorting must list the other team member(s) at
the time of entry, along with horse’s name and registration number.
• Amateur exhibitors may not have been rated as a #7 or above in the Ranch Sorting National
Championships or a #7 in the United States Team Penning Association as of January 1, 2021.
• All team members in Level 2 team penning and ranch sorting classes must be Level 2 eligible.
• Each team will be considered one entry and rules referring to entries in this handbook refer to a team
(i.e., calculation of points toward Farnam SUPERHORSE, All-Around Amateur, etc.). However, regarding
distribution and awarding of sponsor added monies and purses, calculation will be made on an individual
entry basis.
• Any number of team penning, and ranch sorting alternates may be named at the time of entry; however,
the alternate must consist of a qualified horse in open competition, and horse and rider combination in
amateur competition.
• Alternates must be assigned by 12 p.m. the day prior to the class.
• Alternates must pay a $100 change fee at the show, and such fee will not be added to the purse.
• Absolutely no changes or additions in alternate horse/riders listed in team penning or ranch sorting will
be allowed after the late entry deadline, October 10, 2021.
CLASS PROCEDURES & WORKING ORDER INFORMATION
Team Penning and Ranch Sorting
• USTPA will be assisting in running all Team Penning & Ranch Sorting classes.
• Level 3 will have a work order and run first followed by Level 2 competitors with a different work order. If a
team wants to ride in Level 2, all team members must be Level 2 eligible.
Speed Events (barrel racing, pole bending, stake race and breakaway roping)
• A horse entered in both Level 3 and Level 2 that is ridden by same rider can choose to roll over time from
the Level 3 run to the Level 2 run or choose to make two separate runs. This must be declared at the
time of entry.
Scored Events (cutting, working cow horse, boxing, tie-down roping, heading, heeling,
reining, western riding, trail, ranch riding, ranch trail)
• If a horse is entered in both Level 3 and Level 2 and is ridden by same rider, then the Level 3 score will
roll over and be counted for the Level 2 score for the Level 2 placings.
• If a horse is entered in Level 3 with one exhibitor and in Level 2 with a different exhibitor, that horse will
work twice within the randomized draw.
• If in the previous year, if a class contained over 200 entries in the concurrent Level 3 Prelims and Level 2
Finals, Level 3 Prelims and Level 2 Finals will be held separately.
15Placed Events (hunter under saddle, working hunter, hunter hack, western pleasure,
showmanship, horsemanship, equitation over fences)
• Level 2 classes will run separate from the Level 3 prelims.
Halter
• Level 2 and Level 3 classes will be held concurrently. Both classes will be shown at one time. If an
exhibitor is eligible, he/she may enter both levels, but the horse will be shown only one time.
Level 2
• At the 2021 Farnam AQHA World, there will be no Level 2 classes offered for amateur boxing,
open/amateur jumping, open/amateur pleasure driving, open/amateur weanlings, open/amateur working
hunter under saddle, open/amateur ranch trail and progressive working hunter.
• Level 2 classes will have only one go round, that will be considered a final. There will be 5 judges in each
of the Level 2 classes. Upon completion of Level 2 finals, the Level 2 awards will be presented.
• No Level 2 shoot outs will be held. There will be a semi-final in exhibitor judged classes when applicable
based on entry numbers.
ENTERING
Entry Information
• Online entries will be open from mid-August to September 15, with late entry periods through October
10. Telephone or mail-in entries will not be accepted. The entry forms can be found at
https://www.aqha.com/world-show/resources.
• The entry deadline to enter without a late fee penalty is September 15 at 11:59pm Central Time.
• If you are unable to access the online entry form, please contact AQHA at worldshow@aqha.org or
by phone at (806) 378-5083.
• An entry number will be assigned to every horse by the show secretary.
• The primary online entry form includes:
o Open Level 3 classes
o Open Level 2 classes
o Open Level 1 Stakes classes
o Amateur Level 3 classes
o Amateur Level 2 classes
o Amateur Level 1 classes
o Amateur Select classes
o Amateur Select Level 1 classes
o NSBA classes
o Southern Belle classes
o 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Stakes Class, sponsored by Rusty and Katie Green
o Headley Working Western Rail Stakes Classes
• Separate entry forms will be available at https://www.aqha.com/world-show/resources for:
o Dressage & Western Dressage
o Western Pleasure Challenge
o Pleasure Versatility Challenge
16All-Around, Speed Events, Halter, Over-Fence, & Rail Entry Fees
• New for 2021! Class entry fees will include ALL office & drug fees.
• Optional jackpot fees will be paid back at 100% payback! Payback will only be available to those who
have entered the optional jackpot. See the Payout Information section for more details re: payouts.
LEVEL/TYPE PER CLASS ENTRY FEE OPTIONAL JACKPOT FEE
Level 3 $275 $300
Level 2 $200 $200
Level 1 $125 $100
NSBA Concurrent Class Entry $75 N/A
Fee
Southern Belle, 2-Year-Old and $125 N/A
Junior Western Pleasure
Southern Belle, all other classes $100 N/A
• Fees in addition to Class Fees:
FEE TYPE COST PER CLASS
Trail / Over-Fence Obstacle Fee $35 / class
Cutting, Roping, Team Penning, Ranch Sorting, Cow Horse, Boxing, Reining Entry Fees
• New for 2021! Class entry fees will include ALL office & drug fees.
• Purse fees described below are required to enter the class. All required purse fees will be paid back at
100% payback. See the Payout Information section for more information re: payouts.
CLASS/LEVEL/DIVISION ENTRY FEE REQUIRED PURSE CATTLE
FEE FEES
Cutting – Level 3 Open $275 $1,000 $190 / class
Cutting – Level 3 Amateur/Select $275 $1,000 $190 / class
Cutting – Level 2 Open $200 $500 $190 / class
Cutting – Level 2 Amateur $200 $500 $190 / class
Roping – Level 3 Open $275 $750 $65 / class
Roping – Level 3 Amateur/Select $275 $500 $65 / class
Roping – Level 2 Open $200 $375 $65 / class
Roping – Level 2 Amateur $200 $375 $65 / class
Penning/Sorting – Level 3 Open $275 $250 $70 / class
Penning/Sorting – Level 3 Amateur/Select $275 $250 $70 / class
Penning/Sorting – Level 2 Open $200 $125 $70 / class
Penning/Sorting – Level 2 Amateur $200 $125 $70 / class
17Cow Horse – Level 3 Open $275 $1,000 $90 / class
Cow Horse/Boxing – Level 3 Amateur/Select $275 $1,000 $90 / class
Cow Horse – Level 2 Open $200 $500 $90 / class
Cow Horse – Level 2 Amateur $200 $500 $90 / class
Reining – Level 3 Open $275 $1,000 N/A
Reining – Level 3 Amateur/Select $275 $1,000 N/A
Reining – Level 2 Open $200 $500 N/A
Reining – Level 2 Amateur $200 $500 N/A
Reining – Level 1 Amateur $125 $250 N/A
• Cattle Fees:
o Cattle fees will be in addition to the entry fee.
o Cattle fees will be charged each time the horse is put on cattle. For example: if a rider chooses to
show in Level 3 and Level 2 heading, he will ride only once so will be charged one cattle fee.
However, if an owner wants his horse ridden in Level 3 heading by his trainer and then the owner
will ride the horse in Level 2 heading, he will be charged two cattle charges as the horse will work
twice.
• Open Roping Nomination Fee:
o If Open Roping national or participation qualification requirements are not met, a $7,500
nomination fee per class must be paid to enter.
o The nomination payments will be added to the horse’s respective class purse. Due to the
required purse fee, all horses entered in the class will be eligible to receive the full purse,
regardless of the qualifying method.
o For more information on the Open-Division Roping Pilot Qualifying program for 2021, click here.
Dressage/Western Dressage
• The Dressage & Western Dressage entry will be available online at https://www.aqha.com/world-
show/resources
• $450/division – This includes 2 preliminary tests and a required test. A rider may choose not to compete
in all three tests but will not receive a refund for any unridden tests.
• $100 optional jackpot – 100% of payback is distributed by level/division based on average percentages.
• For more information on Dressage and Western Dressage visit
https://www.horseshowconsulting.com/aqha-farnam-world
3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Stakes - $5,000 Added
• Entry Fee, if entered by September 15 $400
Late fees apply as stated below after September 15
• Drug Testing Fee $30
The Headley Quarter Horses Working Western Rail Stakes
• Entry Fee per class, if entered by September 15 $250
• Drug Testing Fee per horse $30
Late Entries
• There will be an option to late enter online for a fee in 2021.
• A late fee of $1,000/horse will be incurred between September 16 at 12:00 a.m. Central time to
18September 25 at 11:59 p.m. Central time.
• A late fee of $2,000/horse will be incurred between September 26 at 12:00 a.m. Central time to October
10 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
• No entries will be taken after entries close on October 10 at 11:59 p.m. Central time – no exceptions.
• No entries will be accepted at the show.
• Anyone entering after the September 15 entry period may have to use re-run cattle.
Gold Globe VIP Club Pass, formerly Built Ford Tough Club
• $150 for entire show per pass
PAYOUT INFORMATION
• New for 2021! All corresponding class jackpots or required purse fees will 100% payback.
• Regular class entry fees will not include a class payout. Only those who enter the jackpot or required
purse will be eligible to receive a payout.
• If you earn prize money, the United States Internal Revenue Service regulations require AQHA to
withhold 24% for domestic and 30% for international of any earnings unless AQHA has a current W9
form on file.
• In the Open division, jackpot payouts will be issued to the owner (or lessee) on record at the time of
entry deadline, October 10, 2021.
• In the Amateur, Select, Level 1 Amateur, and Level 1 Select divisions, payouts will be issued to the
exhibitor.
• The W-9 form must be completed using the PAYEE’s name and social security or tax identification
number (TIN). Payee for Open classes is defined as the owner (or lessee) of the horse as of the entry
deadline. Payee for Amateur, Select, Level 1 Amateur, and Level 1 Select divisions is considered the
exhibitor.
Payout Scale: All-Around, Speed Events, Halter, Over Fence, & Rail Classes
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