Amateur FAQs
APHA-approved shows are a family affair and offer a slate of Amateur, Novice Amateur and Amateur Walk-Trot classes for all types of non-professional horsemen and women. From Western pleasure to roping, halter to hunter under saddle, there are a variety of events for you to choose from in the Amateur program; and the three levels of competition within the program provide ample ways for you to get involved at a level within your comfort range.
To learn more about the Amateur Program, the APHA Rulebook has all rules and eligibility guidelines listed but you can review some of our frequently asked questions below.