WDHA High Point Rules

**Please Read Carefully**

  1. Points will be counted only in the divisions entered.

  2. Horses must be registered Purebred, Half Arabian, or Anglo-Arabians.

  3. Futurity placings will count towards their respective halter or performance divisions.

  4. The last owner winning points will receive the award, but must be a WDHA member in good standing.  The High Point Secretary must be promptly notified of change of ownership.

  5. Horses nominated must be owned or leased by a member or WDHA in good standing.

  6. Handlers and riders/trainers must also be members of WDHA in good standing - ***exception for Open shows ONLY - Junior exhibitors (17 & under) that are not the owner of the horse***.

  7. Points must be reported within 30 days of winning points or the points will not count.  This applies to each show entered.

  8. Horses must be nominated before the time of winning points or the points will not count.

  9. Fees must be paid at the time of nomination.

  10. All points are to be sent directly to the High Point Secretary.  Points are accumulated from November 1st through October 31st.  Points may be reported from November 1st through November 31st of the following year.  No points for the current year will be accepted if postmarked after November 31st!

  11. Participants may check their points with the Secretary anytime during the year, but questions about other participants will not be answered.

  12. Exhibitor points will accumulate in all divisions that the horse is nominated in, including equitation and horsemanship classes.

  13. Division 1 (PB Western Pleasure) and division 5 (PB Huntseat Pleasure) are divided into two categories, Rated shows or Open shows.  Please indicate which category you will be competing in on your nomination form.  If you compete in both, both must be entered.

  14. The WDHA Open show may be counted in either Open or Rated divisions, depending on what you have entered.  Please specify on the reporting form.

  15. Additional divisions may be added to the high point list.  Sponsors will pay a $35.00 fee to have the division listed.  You must notify the Secretary before June 1st if you would like to sponsor a division.  If the division is sponsored for two consecutive years with 5 or more entries each year, it will be made a permanent division.

***POINTS EARNED AT ANY WDHA FUNCTION WILL BE DOUBLED***

Points

1st

 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
National Classes 115 90 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75
National Top 20 Any Top 20 Will Receive 60 Points
Regional Classes 65 60 50 50 50 40 40 40 40  40 
AHA/USAE Rated Show 30 25 20 15 12 10 8 8 8 8
USAE Not AHA Rated Show 20 18 16 14 10 9 8 8 8 8
WDHA Futurity & Sporthorse Show 30 25 20 15 12 10  8 8   8 8 
Open Show 15 13 11 9 8 7 6  6   6  6
Championships
AHA/USAE Rated Show 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 10 10
USAE Not AHA Rated Show 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 10 10 10
Open Show 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 6 6 6
State 4-H Show 35 30 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25

WDHA Legion Of Merit

The Gladys Brown Edwards trophy will be given to all horses winning 1500 points in the High Point System.  The Legion of Merit is open to registered Purebred, Half Arabian, and Anglo-Arabian horses.  A $50.00 entry fee is required the first year, thereafter a $40.00 renomination fee will be required.  These fees may be adjusted if necessary.

WDHA Legion Of Supreme Merit

The Supreme Legion of Merit requires an additional 3000 points.  These points will start accumulating after the Legion of Merit has been earned.  It may be entered the same year the Legion of Merit is completed, however no points will be awarded from the same show that the Legion of Merit was completed at.  The entry fee is $65.00 the first year, thereafter a $55.00 renomination fee is required.  These fees may be adjusted if necessary.

Buyback Program

Points towards Legion of Merit/Supreme Legion of Merit awards may be bought back under the following conditions.

  1. Horses must be owned or leased by a WDHA member in good standing.
  2. Horses must have been entered in WDHA High Point for the years points are being bought back.
  3. Legion of Merit buyback cost is $55.00 for each year points are being bought back.
  4. Supreme Legion of Merit buyback cost is $70.00 for each year points are being bought back.
  5. The year horse is originally nominated for Legion of Merit or Legion of Supreme Merit will be the year that determines the number of points necessary to be awarded the Legion of Merit trophy.
  6. Points bought back will not count toward any year end awards.
  7. If you have purchased a horse and are unsure if it was in the WDHA High Point program, please contact the High Point Secretary at the address/phone/e-mail address below.

WDHA High Point Divisions

  1. Western Pleasure ------------------A. Rated Shows      B. Open Shows
  2. Half Arabian Western Pleasure
  3. Purebred/Half Arabian Challenge Award  (See details here)  
    Trail Rides/Parades/Clinics/etc. - NO shows - NOT Eligible for LOM/SLOM Program
  4. Purebred/Half Arabian Saddleseat Pleasure
  5. Purebred Huntseat Pleasure ----A. Rated Shows     B. Open Shows
  6. Half Arabian Huntseat Pleasure
  7. Purebred/Half Arabian Show Hack
  8. Purebred/Half Arabian Dressage
  9. Purebred/Half Arabian Sidesaddle
  10. Purebred/Half Arabian Driving
  11. Purebred/Half Arabian Costume
  12. Jack Benny Pleasure.......Sr. Walk Trot & Any Jack Benny Classes
  13. Purebred/Half Arabian Weanling.............Weanling Classes Only
  14. Purebred Yearling....................................Yearling Classes Only
  15. Half Arabian Yearling...............................Yearling Classes Only
  16. Purebred/Half Arabian 2 Year Olds......2 Year Old Classes Only
  17. Purebred Stallions------A. Rated Shows - sponsored 2004 by Carol Derus    B. Open Shows
  18. Purebred Mares
  19. Purebred Geldings
  20. Half Arabian Mares
  21. Half Arabian Geldings/Stallions
  22. Purebred Versatility...........Any 3 Divisions (Halter or Performance)
  23. Half Arabian Versatility......Any 3 Divisions (Halter or Performance)
  24. Jr. Jr. Exhibitor..........13 & Under as of January 1st.
  25. Jr. Exhibitor.........................14-17 as of January 1st.
  26. Sr. Exhibitor........................18-35 as of January 1st.
  27. Sr.Sr. Exhibitor...................36-48 as of January 1st.
  28. Sr.Sr.Sr. Exhibitor....49 to Infinity as of January 1st.
  29. Purebred/Half Arabian Sport Horse In Hand
  30. Purebred/Half Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle - sponsored 2004 by Paula Roberts

High Point Secretary Terri Gellin, E10855 Eulrich Road, Clintonville, WI  54929  (715)823-2165

Downloadable Rules

Nominating Form

Point Reporting Form