AQHA Rookie of the Year
September 28, 2010
Rules and qualifications for the AQHA Rookie of the Year award.
AQHA Customer Service Rep Kayla Randall
AQHA has several award programs that benefit new exhibitors. The Justin Rookie of the Year award is a favorite of mine.
The Justin Rookie of the Year award program requires a little strategy. You only get one shot at it, so if you are new at showing AQHA, read on to see how you can get your hands on the prize!
The Justin Rookie of the Year Award is available to amateur and youth competitors, and is split into the following divisions, according to age, and split again by state/province.
Youth Divisions
11 and under
12-14
15-18
Amateur Divisions
30 and under
31-49
50 and over
To be eligible for the award, the exhibitor cannot have won any AQHA points prior to the year of the award. Upon earning your first .5 point, AQHA sends you a letter letting you know you are eligible for the Justin Rookie of the Year competition. This is where the strategy comes into play. If you are new to AQHA showing and wish to compete in this award program, getting your first .5 point in January gives you a slight advantage – more time to rack up more points!
More opportunity to win! The competition has been split into age and state/province divisions, and there are winners selected for each category! One winner is awarded for each age division, and another one for overall youth and overall amateur in each state/province. If you are the age-group winner, and the state/province winner, you’ve just received two awards!
So, what do you get if you win? In the youth age divisions, each winner receives a scholarship, belt buckle and a certificate for a free pair of Justin boots. Amateur age division winners receive a cash prize, belt buckle and a certificate for a free pair of Justin boots. Each state/province winner receives a belt buckle and a certificate for a free pair of Justin boots.
Want to start showing in 2010? Find a show near you to qualify!
Questions? Leave a comment!
As Always, At Your Service,
Kayla Randall
AQHA Customer Service
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July 4th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
I am wondering if I am able to show in Open Classes at an AQHA and still qualify for the Justin Rookie Award starting next year? I was thinking of doing the open lungeline class with our filly but do not want to jeopardise my chance at the JR award.
thanks – Marilyn
December 19th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
I would like to know what is the best place to resarch about what are the best shows to go to. I am trying to lay out a road map on whear to go. I live in GA and would like to find the best shows to hit to make me competitive at the title.
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March 7th, 2011 at 9:34 am
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May 4th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
My daughter has been in the running this year for the rookie of the year. She is currently tied for 2nd place. Her horse just got diagnosed with a severe case of navicular(?) in his right front foot. The vet said it was the worst case he has ever seen. We are not even sure we can make him sound at this point. We are starting some measures to make him feel better. My question is this…if she continues to compete on another horse does she have to start over with her points?
November 20th, 2011 at 11:18 am
I won the Justin Rookie award as a youth 12-14 in South Carolina in 2007. I know theres a scholarship award and I was wondering how I go about claiming it.
January 4th, 2012 at 9:11 am
I guess that includes AQHA Novice points as well? So if you receive Novice points the prior year you would not qualify for this award?
March 7th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Do open class points count towards your rookie of the year points? And how about the new ranch pleasure class, its on open class?