What are the relationship requirements in Open, Youth and Amateur divisions?

In Open there are no relationship requirements if the exhibitor is an open or youth member. An Amateur exhibitor must either be the owner of the horse or be immediately related to the owner, they may show in the open division but the Amateur rules still apply. In Youth classes, the exhibitor must either own the horse or be immediately related to the owner. Although , It is legal for a youth to show a non-owned horse in the open division, this action could violate rule 403(c) of the AQHA Official Handbook concerning amateur eligibility.

 

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