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2013 Arizona Sun Circuit Awards & Eligibility

 


Prizes will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion Circuit winners in each open class at Sun Circuit . Intermediate and Progressive points will not count for circuit championship or any award. Must show under at least six of the eight judges. Youth must show under at least three of the six judges or two of four judges in classes only offering four judges.

The following are general eligibility requirements and conditions, they are subject to update and amplification.  For updates, specific class and frequency requirements , please check the website (www.suncircuit.com) or  the Show Office once on the grounds.

Sun Circuit Awards are based on the nine-point system.  If there are nine or more horses in a class, first place wins nine points, second wins eight points and so on.  If there are fewer than nine horses, first place wins the maximum possible, second place earns one fewer and so on.

 

ALL AROUND AWARDS   (Senior, Junior, Amateur, Amateur Select, Novice Amateur, Youth 14-18, Youth 13 & under, Youth 11 & Under -all breed, Novice Youth) HALTER IS REQUIRED FOR ALL AROUND AWARDS EXCEPT NOVICE DIVISIONS AND 11 & UNDER-ALL BREED

 

Halter points and AQHA classes will count towards award.  Please check with the Show Office for the specific eligibility requirements for each All Around Award and the classes that count towards each award.  Open, Amateur and Select horses must be shown under six of the eight judges.  Youth must show under at least three of six judges. In Youth classes only offering four judges, Youth must show under  at least two of four judges.

HIGH POINT TEAM ROPING    AQHA Heading and Heeling to count.  Must show in the classes under at least six of eight judges.

YOUTH ROPING   All youth roping classes to count.

CIRCUIT AWARDS   Prizes will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion Circuit winners in each open class at Sun Circuit . Intermediate and Progressive point will not count for circuit championship or any award. Must show under at least six of the eight judges.  Youth must show under at least three of the six judges or two of four judges in classes only offering four judges.

SPECIAL AWARDS   Sun Circuit will offer various specialized high point awards in addition to those listed.  Please check the website and, once at the show, check with the Show Office for updates on the various special awards available and the criteria for each award.

PERMIT HOLDERS   Exhibitors with permits to ride horses other than their own will not be eligible for circuit or All Around awards.

EXHIBITOR RESPONSIBILITY   Each exhibitor is responsible for knowing and understanding all applicable AQHA, AzQHA, NSBA, NRHA, and Sun Circuit rules and procedures.  Exhibitors are responsible for knowing the prizes for which they are eligible.  By competing for a prize, the exhibitor is effectively attesting to his or her eligibility for that prize.  Any awards received at Sun Circuit for which the exhibitor or horse is found to be ineligible must be returned to Sun Circuit immediately at the exhibitor’s cost.

AWARDS PICK-UP   All prizes must be picked up at the Show prior to the closing of the Office on the last day of the show.  The show will not be responsible for shipping or otherwise delivering any prizes to exhibitors who have departed prior to the prizes being awarded.

 

 

2013 Arizona Sun Circuit Awards Eligibility

NO Progressive or Intermediate classes count towards these awards.  No Circuit, Hi point or All Around awards will be given to Progressive or Intermediate classes, only the day awards or vendor bucks will be given to these classes.

All Around Senior Horse * **
Halter is required. Must show in at least three AQHA categories under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:
AQHA Category
I            Aged Stallions, Performance Stallions, Aged Geldings, Performance Geldings, Aged Mares, Performance Mares
II           Sr. Western Riding, Sr. Trail, Sr. Working Cowhorse, Sr. Reining
III           All Age Barrels, All Age Poles
IV           Sr. Hunter Hack, Sr. Working Hunter, All Age Jumping
V            Sr. Western Pleasure, Ranch Horse Pleasure, Sr. Pleasure Driving, Sr. Hunter Under Saddle
VI           All Ages Tie Down, All Ages Heading, All Ages Heeling , Sr. Cutting

 

All Around Junior Horse * **
Halter is required.  Must show in at least three AQHA categories under at least six of the eight judges. Junior horses must be 5 years old or under, if showing in Aged or All Aged classes, show office will break out Junior horse points from classes. Classes that can be counted towards the award include:
AQHA Category
I            Three year old Stallions, Aged Stallions , Performance Stallions, Three year old Geldings, Aged Geldings, Performance                           Geldings, Three year old Mares, Aged Mares, Performance Mares
II            Jr. Western Riding, Jr. Trail, Jr. Working Cowhorse, Jr. Reining
III           All Age Barrels, All Age Poles
IV           Jr. Hunter Hack, Jr. Working Hunter, All Age Jumping
V            Jr. Western Pleasure, Ranch Horse Pleasure,  Jr. Pleasure Driving, Jr. Hunter Under Saddle
VI           All Ages Tie Down, All Ages Heading, All Ages Heeling , Jr. Cutting

 

All Around Amateur * **
Award points based on one rider/one horse. Halter is required.  Must show in at least three AQHA categories under at least six of the eight judges. Classes that can be counted towards the award include:
AQHA Category
I            3 yr. old Ama. Stallions ,Aged Ama. Stallions, , Ama. Performance Stallions,  3 yr. old Ama. Geldings,, Aged Ama. Geldings,                Ama. Performance Geldings, 3 yr. old Ama Mares,, Aged Ama. Mares, Ama. Performance Mares
II            Ama. Western Riding, Ama. Trail, Ama. Working Cowhorse, Ama. Reining, Ama Boxing
III           Ama. Barrels, Ama. Poles
IV           Ama. Hunter Hack, Ama. Working Hunter, Ama. Jumping
V            Ama. Western Pleasure,Ama. Ranch Horse Pleasure, Ama. Pleasure Driving, Ama. Hunter Under Saddle
VI            Ama. Tie Down, Ama Breakaway, Ama. Heading, Ama. Heeling, Ama. Cutting
VII            Ama. Showmanship, Ama. Horsemanship, Ama. Hunt Seat Equitation, Ama. Eq. over Fences

                                                       

 


All Around Amateur Select * **
Award points based on one rider/one horse. Exhibitor must be qualified to show in Amateur Select Classes.  Halter is required.  Must show in at least three AQHA categories under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:
AQHA Category
I            3 yr. old Ama. Stallions ,Aged Ama. Stallions, , Ama. Performance Stallions,  3 yr. old Ama. Geldings,, Aged Ama. Geldings,                Ama. Performance Geldings, 3 yr. old Ama Mares,, Aged Ama. Mares, Ama. Performance Mares
II            Ama. Select Western Riding, Ama. Select Trail, Ama. Working Cowhorse, Ama. Boxing, Ama. Select Reining
III           Ama. Barrels, Ama. Poles
IV            Ama. Select  Hunter Hack, Ama. Working Hunter, Ama. Jumping
V            Ama.Select  Western Pleasure, Ama. Ranch Horse Pleasure, Ama. Pleasure Driving, Ama. Select Hunter Under Saddle
VI           Ama. Tie Down, Ama Breakaway, Ama. Heading, Ama. Heeling , Ama. Cutting
VII           Ama. Select Showmanship, Ama. Select Horsemanship, Ama. Select Hunt Seat Equitation, Ama. Eq. over Fences

 

All Around Novice Amateur * **
Award points based on one rider/one horse. Exhibitor must be qualified to show in Novice Amateur  Classes.  Halter is not required.   Must show in at least three AQHA categories under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:
AQHA Category
I             3 yr. old Ama. Geldings,, Aged Ama. Geldings, Ama. Performance Geldings, 3 yr. old Ama Mares,, Aged Ama. Mares, Ama.                Performance Mares
II            Novice Ama. Reining , Novice Ama. Working Cowhorse Boxing, Novice Ama. Working
               Cow Horse, Novice Ama. Western Riding, Novice Ama. Trail,
 IV.        Nov. Ama. Hunter Hack
V            Novice Ama. Western Pleasure, Novice Ama. Hunter Under Saddle
VI            Novice Ama. Heading, Novice Ama. Heeling
VII           Novice Ama. Showmanship, Novice Ama. Horsemanship, Novice Ama. Hunt Seat Equitation

 

All Around 14-18 Youth * **
Award points based on one rider/one horse. Exhibitor must be eligible to compete in Youth 14-18. Halter is required.   Must show in at least three AQHA categories under at least three of the six judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:
AQHA Category
I            3 yr. old Youth Geldings, Aged Youth Geldings, Youth Performance Geldings, 3 yr. old Youth Mares, Aged Youth Mares,                Youth Performance Mares
II            Youth 14-18  Western Riding, Youth 14-18 Trail, Youth 18 & Under Working Cowhorse, Youth 18 & Under Reining
III           Youth 18 & Under Barrels, Youth 18 & Under Poles
IV           Youth Jumping 18 & under,  Youth Working Hunter, 18 & under,  Youth Hunter Hack 18 & under
V            Youth 14-18 Western Pleasure, Youth 14-18 Hunter Under Saddle,
VI           Youth 18 & Under Heading, Youth 18 & Under Heeling , Youth 18 & Under Breakaway, Youth 18 & Under Tie Down
VII           Youth 14-18 Showmanship, Youth 14-18 Horsemanship, Youth 14-18 Hunt Seat Equitation, Youth 18 & Under Eq. over                   Fences

 


All Around 13 & under  Youth * **
Award points based on one rider/one horse. Exhibitor must be eligible to compete in Youth 13 & under.  Halter is required. Must show in at least three AQHA categories under at least three of the six judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:
AQHA Category
I            Youth 3 yr. old  Geldings,, Youth Aged Geldings,  Youth Performance Geldings,      Youth 3 yr. old Mares, Youth Aged Mares,                Youth Performance Mares
II            Youth 18  & under  Western Riding, Youth 13 & under  Trail, Youth 18 & Under Working Cowhorse, Youth 18 & Under                Reining
III           Youth 18 & Under Barrels, Youth 18 & Under Poles
IV           Youth Jumping 18 & under, Youth Working Hunter, 18 & under,  Youth Hunter Hack 18 & under
V            Youth 13 & under  Western Pleasure, Youth 13 & under  Hunter Under Saddle,
VI            Youth 18 & Under Heading, Youth 18 & Under Heeling , Youth 18 & Under Breakaway, 18 & Under Tie Down
VII           Youth 13 & under  Showmanship, Youth 13 & under  Horsemanship, Youth 13 & under  Hunt Seat Equitation, Youth 18 &                  Under Eq. over Fences

 

All Around 11 & Under Youth  * **  ( all breed)
Award points based on one rider/one horse. Exhibitor must be eligible to compete in Youth 11 & Under.     Must show under at least three of the six judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

 

              Youth 11 & Under Trail,
               Youth 11 & Under Western Pleasure, Youth 11 & Under Hunter Under Saddle,
               Youth 11 & Under  Showmanship, Youth 11 & Under Horsemanship,
                Youth 11 & Under Hunt Seat Equitation

 

All Around Novice Youth * **
Award points based on one rider/one horse. Exhibitor must be eligible to compete in Novice Youth.  Halter is not required.   Must show in at least three AQHA categories under at least three of the six judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:
AQHA Category
I            Youth 3 yr. old  Geldings,, Youth Aged Geldings, Youth  Youth Performance Geldings, Youth 3 yr. old Mares, Youth Aged                Mares, Youth Performance Mares
II            Novice Youth  Western Riding, Novice Youth  Trail, Novice Youth Working Cowhorse Boxing, Novice Youth Reining
V            Novice Youth  Western Pleasure, Novice Youth Hunter Under Saddle,
VII          Novice Youth  Showmanship, Novice Youth Horsemanship, Novice Youth Hunt Seat Equitation

 

                                                        

 

 

                                                      

High Point Super Select Amateur **
Award points based on one rider/one horse. Exhibitor must be qualified to show in Amateur Select Classes and over age 65.   Halter is not required.  Must show  under at least six of the eight judges. Exhibitor must sign up in awards office by 6 pm 1/31/12.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

I            3 yr. old Ama. Stallions ,Aged Ama. Stallions, Ama. Performance Stallions,  3 yr. old Ama.  Geldings, Aged Ama. Geldings,                     Ama. Performance Geldings, 3 yr. old Ama Mares,, Aged Ama. Mares,  Ama. Performance Mares
II            Ama. Select Western Riding, Ama. Select Trail, Ama.Working Cowhorse, Ama. Boxing, Ama. Select Reining
III            Ama. Barrels, Ama. Poles
IV            Ama. Select  Hunter Hack, Ama. Select Working Hunter, Ama. Jumping
V            Ama.Select  Western Pleasure, Ama. Ranch Horse Pleasure, Ama. Pleasure Driving, Ama. Select Hunter Under Saddle
VI            Ama. Tie Down, Ama Breakaway, Ama. Heading, Ama. Heeling , Ama. Cutting
VII            Ama. Select Showmanship, Ama. Select Horsemanship, Ama. Select Hunt Seat Equitation, Ama. Select Eq. over Fences

 

 

High Point Green Horse **
Halter will not count towards the award. Must show in at least two of the five eligible Green classes English and Western combo under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • Green Working Hunter
  • Green Hunter Under Saddle
  • Green Western Pleasure
  • Green Western Riding
  • Green Trail

High Point  Junior Trail Horse * **
Halter will not count towards the award.  Must show under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:      

  •    Junior Trail

   
High Point  Senior Trail Horse * **
Halter will not count towards the award.  Must show under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:       

  •    Senior Trail

High Point  Amateur Trail Horse * **
Halter will not count towards the award.  Must show under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:      

  •    Amateur Trail

High Point  Select Amateur Trail Horse * **
Halter will not count towards the award.  Must show under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:      

  •    Select Amateur Trail

 

 

High Point Western Riding Horse (Open/Amateur Combo) **
Halter will not count towards the award.  Must show in at least one of the two Amateur classes and one of the two Open classes under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • Amateur Western Riding or Amateur Select Western Riding

        AND

  •     Junior Western Riding or Senior Western Riding                                                            

                      
High Point All Ages Team Roping Horse* **
Halter will not count towards the award. Horse must show in BOTH All Age Team Roping classes under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • All Aged Heading
  • All Aged Heeling

 

High Point Amateur Team Roper* **
Halter will not count towards the award. Horse and Rider combination must show in BOTH Amateur Team Roping classes under at least six of the eight judges. Points calculated on Horse and Rider combination. Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • Amateur Heading
  • Amateur Heeling

 

High Point Youth Roper* **
Halter will not count towards the award. Points calculated on horse and rider combination.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • 18 & Under Breakaway
  • 18 & Under Tie down
  • 18 & Under Heading
  • 18 & Under Heeling

High Point Senior Working Cow Horse* **
Halter will not count towards the award.  Must show under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • Senior Working Cow Horse

 

High Point Junior Working Cow Horse* **
Halter will not count towards the award.  Must show under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • Junior Working Cow Horse

 

 

High Point Amateur Working Cow Horse* **
Halter will not count towards the award. Must show under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • Amateur Working Cow Horse

 

High Point Novice Amateur Boxing Cow Horse **
Halter will not count towards the award.  Must show under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • Novice Amateur Boxing Cow Horse

 

High Point Youth Working Cow Horse **
Halter will not count towards the award. Must show under at least two of the four judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • 18 & Under  Working Cow Horse

 

High Point Novice Youth Boxing Cow Horse **
Halter will not count towards the award.  Must show under at least two of the four judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • Novice Youth Boxing Working Cowhorse

 

High Point Senior Reining Horse* **
Halter will not count towards the award.  Must show under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • Senior Reining

 

High Point Junior Reining Horse* **
Halter will not count towards the award.  Must show under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • Junior Reining

 

High Point Amateur Reining Horse* **
Halter will not count towards the award.  Must show under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • Amateur Reining

 

High Point Amateur Select Reining Horse* **
Halter will not count towards the award. Must show under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • Amateur Select Reining

 

NO Progressive or Intermediate classes count towards these awards.  No Circuit, Hi point or All Around awards will be given to Progressive or Intermediate classes, only the day awards or vendor bucks will be given to these classes.

High Point Novice Amateur Reining Horse* **
Halter will not count towards the award. Must show under at least six of the eight judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • Novice Amateur Reining

 

High Point Youth Reining Horse* **
Halter will not count towards the award.  Must show under at least two of the four  judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • 18 & Under Reining

 

High Point Novice Youth Reining Horse **
Halter will not count towards the award.  Must show under at least two of the four  judges.  Classes that can be counted towards the award include:

  • Novice Youth Reining

 

All  Around Cowboy-Open **
Exhibitors placings from  Jr. Reining, Sr. Reining, Jr. Cutting, Sr. Cutting, Jr. Working Cow Horse,
Sr. Working Cow Horse, All Ages Heading,  All Ages Heeling,  All Ages Tie Down Roping,  will count. Exhibitor must sign up in awards office by 6 pm 1/31/12.

 

All  Around Cowboy-Amateur **
Exhibitors placings from Amateur Reining, Select Amateur Reining, Amateur Cutting,  Amateur Working Cow Horse , Amateur Heading,  Amateur Heeling,, Amateur Tie Down Roping, Amateur Breakaway Roping will count. Exhibitor must sign up in awards office by 6 pm 1/31/12.

 

 

* denotes Saddle as Award

 

** All of the All Around, Hi Point, Circuit and special awards -- points come from the regular (open) Senior, Junior, Amateur, Select, Novice Amateur, Novice Youth, Youth 13 & under, Youth 14-18 and 11 & under all breed- NO Progressive or Intermediate classes count towards these awards.  No Circuit, Hi point or All Around awards will be given to Progressive or Intermediate classes, only the day awards or vendor bucks will be given to these classes.

 

 

 

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