Rookie of the Year

The AjPHA Rookie of the Year is for first time Novice Youth members that have no prior showing experience where they have earned points. The Rookie member with the most points at the end of the year will be awarded the title of Rookie of The Year, a gist buckle, custom horse blanket and show liner, and a certificate of recognition.

To be eligible for the award:
1. The exhibitor cannot have won any equine association points (in open, youth or novice youth) at any time prior to the year of the award.
2. The exhibitor is a first-time AjPHA Novice Youth card holder.
3. First-time Novice Youth card holders who have earned APHA Youth or Open points are not eligible for this award.

All eligible exhibitors must hold a current year Novice Youth status card and must be a current member of the AjPHA or APHA according to Rule GR-020.I.

This award is based on total points accumulated on a one-horse/one- Novice Youth basis per calendar year, and the horse’s ownership must meet the requirements of Rule YP-015.
1. Only one rookie of the year will be awarded, and will only include the Novice Youth division.
2. Eligible Points. Points earned in events listed in YP-250.A. are eligible for this award.
3. In order to be eligible for this award, a minimum of six (6) points must be earned.

Tiebreaker:
1. To the person winning points in the greatest number of different events.
2. To the person with the greatest number of wins.

An appropriate award will be awarded by the APHA.