
10/05/2025
AQHA’s rationale for advancing a recent rule change was to ensure that all exhibitors are showing in their right spot and have the opportunity to experience World Shows with their peers. Now, regardless of the number of points earned during the year, halter level eligibility is based on numbers of World Show Top 3 placings only. Annual Halter points are tracked for year-end awards, but they are no longer a factor in World Show leveling.
AQHA Director of Competition Scott Neuman, and Sydney Reynolds, AQHA Director of Championship Shows, sat down with to help unravel the changes, and explain how the 2025 World Shows will be impacted by them.
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AQHA looks at a combination of World titles and points earned to determine level eligibility at World Shows. However, Halter–with its numerous classes for age and s*x divisions–presented a challenge. Exhibitors could quickly “point out” of a level and find themselves only eligible to compete...