Non-Pro Awards and Recognition

Appaloosa Horse Club Non-Pro Awards

Awards and Recognition for the Non-Pro

Non-Pro members are eligible to earn and receive many awards for their participation in the Non-Pro program. The Non-Pro award system is designed to award Non-Pros who have proven their superiority in the fields of competition in ApHC Non-Pro events. To be eligible, all Non-Pros must be current members in good standing with the ApHC and must hold a current Non-Pro card.

What are the awards determined by?

Points will be counted from approved Non-Pro classes at all ApHC approved shows. Points will be counted according to the current national point system. For Non-Pro exhibitor awards, points will be maintained for the individual exhibitor. The exhibitor may show any number of horses. For Non-Pro horse awards, points will be kept on each horse used in the Non-Pro program.

What awards can be earned by the Non-Pro exhibitor?

– Non-Pro Medal
– Western Rider of the Year/English Rider of the Year
– Non-Pro Superior Champion Annual Award
– Annual High Point (Event) Awards
– Award of Merit (Lifetime Award)
– Supreme Champion (Lifetime Award)

What awards can be earned by the Non-Pro exhibitor?

– Non-Pro Horse Register of Merit (ROM)
– Non-Pro Champion Horse
– Non-Pro Superior Event Horse
– Non-Pro Versatility Champion Horse (Event) Awards
– Non-Pro Supreme Champion Horse

All non-pro points will count toward the following non-pro horse awards (excluding showmanship, equitation, and novice classes). Only points from 1990, when the non-pro awards program developed, will be used to calculate the following non-pro horse awards. Only one award is available regardless of non-pro, 35 & over and masters non-pro divisions. Points carry over from one division to another.

Non-Pro Medal:

A Non-Pro medal will be awarded to all winners in ApHC-approved nationally pointed Non-Pro classes at both the World Championship Appaloosa Horse Show and the National Appaloosa Horse Show, provided that at least three horses are shown in the class. Any Non-Pro who is high-point at the end of the year will receive credit for the proper category of medal, but will receive a buckle rather than a medal, provided that the Non-Pro earned at least five points in that event and provided that the points have been earned under three or more judges. Ties for year-end high point awards will not be broken.

Medals are to be awarded as follows:

Bronze –awarded for the first win in any category
Silver –awarded for a win in a second category
Gold – awarded for a win in a third category
Platinum – for repeat wins in any category in which a medal had been previously awarded
(for the list of categories medals can be earned in, please read below)

Medal Categories:

1. Showmanship and Equitation
2. Halter (Mares, Geldings, and Stallions) and Pleasure (English, Western and Pleasure Driving)
3. Working Classes (Games, Cattle, Working Hunter, Jumping, Reining, Hunter Hack, Trail, and Western Riding)

Medal Classes:

Non-Pro
35 & Over Non-Pro
Masters Non-Pro
Novice Non-Pro (Showmanship, Western Equitation, Western Pleasure, Hunt
Seat Equitation, and Hunter Under Saddle)

Western Rider Of The Year/English Rider Of The Year:

– Points must have been earned in at least four different classes
– A minimum of 10 points must have been earned in Equitation classes.
– Total points must have been earned in at least three different shows under three different judges.
– Points to be counted from all classes in the group whether or not each individual class points have been earned in three shows

If the exhibitor with the most points fails to meet theses qualifications, the award will not be presented. Masters, 35 & Over, and Novice classes don’t count toward this award.

Non-Pro Superior Champion Annual Award:

This award is given to the individual non-pro accumulating the most points during the year in all classes as follows:

– Points must have been earned in both Western and English classes.
– Points must have been earned in at least five different classes, including at least one working event.
– A minimum of 20 points must have been earned in Equitation classes.
– Total points must have been earned in at least three different shows under three different judges.
– Points to be counted from all classes in the group whether or not each individual class points have been earned in three shows

If the exhibitor with the most points fails to meet theses qualifications, the award will not be presented. Masters, 35 & Over, and Novice classes don’t count toward this award.

Annual High-Point (event) Awards:

Each class will have awards if the non-pro has earned at least five points in that event. The non-pro accumulating the most points in each class shall be the ApHC Champion for the year. Points must have been earned under three judges. If the exhibitor accumulating the most points does not meet the three judge criteria, the award will not be presented. In addition to all the non-pro, masters non-pro, and 35 & Over non-pro classes, year-end high point awards will be given in Novice Showmanship, Novice Western Pleasure, Novice Western Horsemanship, Novice Hunter Under Saddle, Novice Hunt Seat Equitation.

Award of Merit:

Awarded when a non-pro exhibitor earns 20 points in any specific event under at least three different judges. The award is earned separately in non-pro, 35 & over non-pro, and masters non-pro classes. This is a lifetime award.

Supreme Champion Award:

Awarded after a non-pro earns 250 points in both English and Western classes and meets the following conditions:

– Must have no less than 75 points in each group of classes.
– Including the 75 point Western and English group minimums, 25 points must be earned in Showmanship at Halter, 100 points in Equitation, and 50 points in working events.
– The remaining 75 points may be earned in any non-pro events.
– Novice non-pro does not count towards this award, however 35 & over non-pro and masters non-pro points will count toward point totals.

This is a lifetime award.

Non-Pro Horse Register of Merit:

Awarded when the horse earns at least 10 points in a non-pro, 35 & over non-pro, and masters non-pro performance or a non-pro halter class. A minimum of five points must be earned under three or more judges. Only one ROM is earned in each class, regardless of the non-pro division. Horses are only eligible to receive one halter ROM.

Non-Pro Versatility Champion Horse:

A certificate will be awarded when a horse has earned five ROM’s in non-pro, 35 & over non-pro, and masters non-pro classes.

Non-Pro Champion Horse:

A certificate will be awarded when a horse has earned 50 points in non-pro, 35 & over non-pro, and masters non-pro classes.

– 15 of these points must have been earned in halter.
– 35 of these points must have been earned in at least 3 different performance classes.
– 10 of the halter and 10 of the performance points must have been earned under three or more judges.

Non-Pro Superior Event Horse:

A certificate will be awarded when a horse has earned 50 points in a non-pro, 35 & over non-pro, and masters non-pro halter or performance class.

Non-Pro Supreme Champion Horse:

A certificate will be awarded when a horse has earned 100 points in non-pro, 35 & over non-pro, and masters non-pro classes.

– 30 points must be earned in halter classes, 70 points earned in performance.
– No more than 10 points can be from one performance class.
– The horse must have at least one ROM in each of the three categories of performance classes.
– A minimum of five different judges is required.

The following are the classes and categories used in calculating the non-pro supreme champion horse award:

Category I: Showmanship

Category II: Performance

Western Equitation
Hunt Seat Equitation
Saddle Seat Equitation
Bareback Equitation Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences

Camas Prairie Stump Race
Keyhole Race
Figure 8 Stake Race
Nez Perce Stake Race Jumping

Trail
Western Riding
Western Pleasure
Saddle Seat Pleasure
Hunter Hack
Working Hunter
Hunter Under Saddle
Pleasure Driving

Reining
Timed Calf Roping (prior to 2001)
Cutting
Timed Heading/Heeling (prior to 2001)
Steer Daubing
Judged Calf Roping
Judged Heading
Judged Heeling

Category III: Halter

Halter Mares, Halter Stallions, Halter Geldings

Non-Pro Sportsmanship Awards

Each year at the National and World Championship Appaloosa Horse Shows, a Non-Pro earns the Non-Pro Sportsmanship Award for their exemplary conduct. Non-Pro Sportsmanship Award winners exemplify the qualities of good sportsmanship, friendliness, a positive attitude, and the willingness to help others. Individuals who earn this award have respect for their fellow competitors, observe the rules and regulations as set forth by Show Management, and lead as examples in fairness. The awarded individual displays graciousness in both winning and losing, and is a role model for all.

How are the winners selected?.......

A selected group of individuals, who are present at each show, are nominated to be a member of the selection committee. These members remain anonymous and keep their eyes open throughout the shows for individuals who exemplify good sportsmanship. At the end of each show, votes are collected from committee members and an individual is named Non-Pro Sportsman of that show.

Do you accept nominations?.......

The Non-Pro Sportsmanship Award selection committee does accept nominations. In the Show office at both the Nationals and World Championship shows, a ballot box is displayed on a table where people may submit nominations. The nomination should include the recommended individuals name, as well as a short explanation why they are deserving. The selection committee takes these comments into consideration and can even be used as a tiebreaker when determining the next sportsmanship award.

Interested in past award winners?.....

Listed below are the names of those individuals who’ve earned the Non-Pro Sportsmanship Award in the past:

2014	National Show: HALEY GLEESON, Kalamazoo, MI World Show: RACHEL SCHROEDER, Elkhorn, WI
2013	National Show: DANIEL L. BENNETT, Madison, SD World Show: STEPHANIE HOOD, Conyers, GA
2012	National Show: EDE SMITH, Irving, TX World Show: KARIN WENDELL, Sedona, AZ
2011	National Show: LINDSAY RADER, Ringtown, PA World Show: REYNA TAYLOR, Argyle, TX
2010	National Show: DR. TED ZAJAC III, Coopersburg, PA World Show: VAN LEE “CHIP” McKINNIES, Westfield, IN
2009	National Show: TRISTANNA BICKFORD, Cheyenne, WY World Show: CHRISTOPHER GREATHOUSE, New Harmony, IN
2008	National Show: TARA WOLF, Pendleton, IN World Show: MARY ANN BOYLAN, Salinas, CA SUSAN ROJCEWICZ, Salinas, CA
2007	National Show: DEAN & PAMELA HARGESHEIMER, Moreno Valley, CA World Show: DONNA LANGFORD, Edmond, OK
2006	National Show: STEPHANIE MARCUS, Antioch, IL World Show: LORI TRUHE, Sanger, TX
2005	National Show: DESTINY ZEIDER, Mifflintown, PA World Show: Nancy Lawrence, McAlpine, FL
2004	National Show: SUSAN THIBODEAUX, Middleburg, FL World Show: TABITHA HACKLER, Hermiston, OR
2003	National Show: JOHN THOMPSON, Yorba Linda, CA World Show: DONALD LOMASCOLO, East Longmeadow, ME
2002	National Show: ANN TAYLOR BUSBY, Pine Bluff, AR World Show: ANNE DE GRAFF, Fort Lupton, CO
2001	National Show: SUZANNE HEIMANN, Australia World Show: LISA KRUEGER, Watertown, WI
2000	National Show: JULIE FRENCH, Sheboygan, WI World Show: TOMMY IRELAND, Whitwell, TX
1999	National Show: EVELYN HANCHETT, Jackson, MI World Show: DR. DAVID HILL, South West City, MO
1998	National Show: ANDREA TUCCI, Belle Meade, NJ World Show: CHRISTY DUNHAM, Pagosa Springs, CO
1997	National Show: JANE SHORT, Lincoln, CA World Show: GREG MAC LEOD, Plymouth, WI
1996	National Show: VALERIE A. HENRY, Pryor, OK World Show: SANDY SUHR, Minneapolis, MN
1995	National Show: RICHARD LANKFORD, Princeton, IN World Show: HYMAN “CHIP” YOUNG, Asheville, NC

Non-Pro Supreme Champion Lifetime Award Winners

2014	Destiny Zeiders, Mifflintown, PA Jennifer Schulte, Grand Rapids, MI Mary Ann Page, Phoenix, AZ
2013	Emily Page Bassett, Columbus, NJ Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines, IA Page Simpson, Jacksonville, FL Pam J. Williams, Hot Springs National Park, AR Sandra Truntz, Cedarburg, WI Wendy Shuknecht, Elba, NY
2012	Jessica Olsen, Waxhaw, NC Kaitlin Bowen, Glendale, AZ Lesla Andrews, Corrales, NM Nancy Drexel, Lafayette, NJ
2011	Courtney Cruse, Pilot Point, TX Kailie Tsihlis, Bethlehem, PA Laurie Christie, Danville, IN Maggie Nipper, Charlotte, NC Marilyn Allen, Ithaca, NY Tristanna Bickford, Hillsdale, WY
2010	Amanda Engisch, Paradise Valley, AZ Elizabeth Kronfield, Holley, NY Kim Rumpsa, Wear, MO Vickie Wharram, Cleburn, TX
2009	Alicia Rapp, Tampa, FL Amanda Mamajek, Bethel Park, PA Dr. Ted Zajac III, Coopersburg, PA Heather Parkin, Dryden, MI Lacee Keller, Pearland, TX Melissa Conover, Old Bridge, NJ
2008	Alice Stewart, Grand Island, NE Ann Richardson, Lebanon, CT Linda Fuller, Buxton, ME Tracy Fay Gregory, Hampton, CT
2007	Connie L. Korner, Canfield, OH Kim Person Schlepp, Sussex, WI Lisa Ann Larson, Lebanon, NH Phyllis Kirby, Chuluota, FL Rachel Elizabeth Schroeder, Elkhorn, WI Shelly Sigler, West Chicago, IL
2006	Alison Garman, Lititz, PA Jennie Gerardot, Clements, CA Katie Perry, Suffield, CT Lisa Anne Johnston, Garnett, KS Megan Swartz, Ringtown, PA Niceene Connolly, Wapella, IL
2004	Tangela Adams, Roanoke, VA Andrea Anzevino, Freehold, NJ Linda Coyle, Atkinson, NH Mary Hogan, Chandler, AZ Sandra Lunden, Annandale, NJ Lindsay Petersen, Chardon, IL Nadya Shewczyk, Saukville, WI Jennifer Stone, Glendora, CA
2003	Beth Rinaldi, Bath, PA Laurie A.R. Scott, Issaquah, WA T. Alan Billau, Los Lunas, NM Katrina Kaiser, Las Vegas, NV
2002	Billie Jo Schreiber, Chester, NH Lucille Crawshaw, Social Circle, GA Tina Purvis, Flemingsburg, KY Donna Woodruff, Hamburg, NY Barbara Shepard, South Windsor, CT Leslie Woolery, Brighton, CO
2001	Alexandra Peak, Hingham, MA Lynn Ogden, Antioch, IL Cheri Greeves Renner, Franklin, IN
2000	Kimberly Black, Cameron Park, CA Dara Gall Marvin, Ashland, OH Llinda R. Miller, South Windsor, CT Jennifer Weeks, Asbury, NJ Lori Conger, Hillsboro, OR Lora MArshall, San Antonio, TX Patty L. Douglas, Champaign, IL Jackie Pecce, Smithtown, NY
1999	Vicki L. Gernhardt, La Plata, MD Lisa Krueger, Watertown, WI Lois Faye Strickler, Stephens City, VA Janet E. Murray, Hampstead, NH Nikki Holst, Kasson, MN
1998	Jenifer Schembri, Myakka City, FL Tane Lei Demo, Lynchburg, VA Angela Austin, Dell Rapids, SD Patti Higgins, Bremen, GA Debbie A. Springfield, Azle, TX
1997	Randi Yocum, Fayetteville, TX Angela Tarace, Middletown, NY Betty Linton, Meridian, MS Michelle Di Piazza, Ocala, FL Erica Lacher, Newberry, FL
1996	Joan Manning, Oklahoma City, OK Carolyn Prete, Harvard, IL Margie Ann Billau, Los Lunas, NM Catherine T. Dunnagan, Fulton, NY Audra Lee Walker, Social Circle, GA Denise Lomascolo, E. Longmeadow, MA Christina L. Spisak, Rome, OH
1995	Christine Grenier, Durham, CT Bonnie Stewart, Miami, FL
1994	Nancy M. Sather, Santa Fe, NM Timothy P. Barnes, Galatia, IL
1993	Shari Kester Voeltz, Jefferson, WI Dana Richards, Purcell, OK Margaret Mimi Salber, Tucson, AZ
1992	Kimberly Whyte-Sloan, Snellville, GA Alida E. Burkholder, Lititz, PA Kathi L. Lehmann, Salem, OR Karen E. Breslin, Georgetown, TX Krista De Muth Girrbach, Tipton, MI
1991	Becky Dillon, Little River, KS Lynn Knowlton, Enfield, CT Brenda K. Flamm, Fredericksburg, VA
1990	Cindi Meehan, Evansvill, WI Kimberly A. Devers, Norwell, MA
1989	No Award Winners
1988	Vicki Dawn Hardy, Carthage, IL Alicia Ann Fleming, Suffield, CT Tami Berg Wilson, Victorville, CA