​Points Eligibility

Holly Breaux DVM and Flecken Awesome showing plenty of scope during an Eventing Cross Country Phase. There are a number of factors that will determine the eligibility of points for any one competition. The Organisation (or rules) the event is being run under The Type of classes – not all classes are eligible Number of horses competing in the class, show or event Qualifying or Completion For full details on this please refer to the Breed Handbook $10 available from the Office.

 Points Recognized Organizations

ApHANZ recognizes points earned (from placing’s) in competition when events are run under the jurisdiction of the following organizations: American Quarterhorse Assn. NZ Federation of NZ Hunt Clubs NZ Arab Society NZ Cutting Horse Assn. NZ Endurance Equestrian Sports NZ NZ Hack & Hunter Society NZ Horse Society NZ Polo Assn. NZ Polo Crosse Assn. NZ Pony Club Assn. NZ Thoroughbred Marketing NZ Rodeo Assn. NZ Thoroughbred Racing NZ Western Riding Federation Royal Agricultural Society

COMPETING

Competing with your Appaloosa Appaloosas can do absolutely anything! Whether you’re a competitive trail rider, show jumper, eventer, western rider or you do a bit of everything, the Appaloosa is your capable of being the overall package horse. It’s not unusual to see an Appaloosa doing all of these disciplines and more. When you’re a member of ApHANZ and you compete with a registered Appaloosa, you have the chance to compete for a variety of ApHANZ Awards: Annual Awards – using your points from August to July each year National Show Awards – using points gained at the annual nationals Lifetime Awards – using all points ever calculated Saddle Log Awards – based on your hours in the saddle Contact the Office for information on how to go about collecting your points for the various disciplines and which point books are the correct books to complete.

Points Recognised Disciplines & Classes
Western: Halter Adult Showmanship at Halter Trail Pleasure Western Riding Reining Cutting Working Cowhorse Hunter under Saddle Hunter Hack

English: In-Hand Dressage Show Jumping Hack Hunter Sport Horse Horse Trials (Eventing) Show Hunter Open English
Flecken Awesome and Owner Holly Breaux DVM showing everyone how to make Cross country look easy – ride an Appaloosa!!

Youth Performance: Excludes Halter / In-Hand Classes Youth Classes Walk & Trot Leadine Special Youth Costume Western Performance English Performance

Endurance & Competitive Trail
Rides (CTR)
Polo Crosse
​ Racing