Is an individual who holds a current AAA Ltd Amateur Card. To be eligible for Appaloosa Amateur Membership, you must be 19 years of age or older and ineligible for the Appaloosa Youth classes, as well as hold a current membership of the AAA Ltd. 

An Amateur has to be no longer eligible for Youth classes and has not been a professional for the past 3 years.

A Professional is an Adult, who within the past 3 years:

1. Has accepted remuneration directly or indirectly for breaking, riding, training, schooling, driving, halter preparation, showing in halter or under saddle.

2. Has conducted clinics or seminars or given instructions in showing, training or riding where any remuneration has been received directly or indirectly.

3. Has performed the above list of activities for which another person in his/her family or corporation, which a member of his/her family controls will receive remuneration directly or indirectly.

4. Has performed such activities while accepting remuneration directly or indirectly for employment in another capacity for an employer or a member of said employer's family, who owns, boards or trains the involved horse.

5. Has ridden, driven or exhibited in halter at horse shows, any horse he/she or a member of his/her family accepts remuneration directly or indirectly for boarding or training. 

The following activities shall not affect the Amateur status of a person who is otherwise qualified:

1. The writer of books and articles pertaining to horses.

2. Accepting remuneration for Judging or Stewarding.

3. Receiving prizemoney.

4. Having an occupation of Farrier, Veterinarian, Thoroughbred or Trotting Trainer.

5. Owning and operating a saddlery, stud or breeding farm or breeding stable.

In Amateur classes the horse or horses used by Amateur competitors must be owned or leased and registered wholly or in part by the individual or immediate family. 

To Apply for an Amateur Membership card with the AAA Ltd, you must complete the following:

• Check your eligibility with the Amateur requirements above. You must also refer to the HSAA Rule Book or the AAA HandBook for further rules and regulations.
• Visit the Forms Page to download and complete the Amateur Membership Application.
• Send your application and fees to the AAA Ltd Office.  

Upon application, a free Amateur membership is made to a member for their first year our of youth, where the individual has fully abided by the eligibility requirements. 

Being an Amateur member allows you to compete in classes provided only for Amateur members, as well as being able to compete in open events.

A vast range of events, in both Halter and Performance, are available for competition:

• Dressage
• Hack
• Hunter In Hand
• Halter
• Showmanship
• Hunter Under Saddle
• Hunter Hack
• Hunt Seat Equitation
• Western Pleasure
• Western Equitation
• Western Horsemanship
• Trail
• Western Riding
• Reining 

Please Note: AAA Rules and Regulations state any Amateur competing in any Amateur or Open Classes can only ride their own horses or horses of their immediate family. Please refer to AAA Hand Book for further details. 

Amateur Limited status is any Amateur that holds a current Amateur Membership and meets the following capping criteria: 

To see if you are eligible for Limited Amateur please click here. 

Amateur Masters is for any Amateur Member that is 50 years & over and has applied for their Masters Membership. 

A Birth Certificate must be presented with your membership application for proof of age. 

The eligible Amateur will receive two (2) stickers on ther AAA Ltd Amateur Card 

These stickers show that the Amateur is eligible to compete in these 50yrs & over events at any Appaloosa or Open Breed Show. 

An Amateur Masters competitor may enter Masters, any eligible Amateur events as well as any open events. There are no class restrictions within Appaloosa Amateur Masters Rules. 

Please Note: if you compete in any Amateur 50yrs & over events at an AQHA run show, AQHA Select rules apply. 

The AAA Ltd records all points earned by registered Amateurs at all Appaloosa Approved Shows. These points go towards many Amateur awards available each year for both Halter and Performance.

 These awards include:

• End of Year High Point Awards for both National and State.
• Recognition Awards
• Register of Achievement Awards
• Medallions 

Many Appaloosa Affiliated Regional Clubs around Australia also have separate High Point Awards at their Shows and End of Year Awards. 

Caps, T-Shirts and Polar Fleece Zip Jumpers are now available by order.

Men's, Women's and unisex designs. All sizes from 8 to 2XL. 

All Merchandise is designed in the Amateur Colours of Maroon and Gold. They are all embroidered with the Amateur Logo. 

For Prices and orders please contact Tamara Pearson on (02) 6365 5381 or simple email your requests to amateur@appaloosa.org.au  

The AAAA AGM is held each year at the National Appaloosa Show. It allows for voting of the Amateur Committee and general business discussions. 

Fundraising activities are held throughout the nation each year by amateur members. 

The AAAA also hold shows and clinics across Australia. Please check your magazine or contact the committee on the AAAA email for further activity details in your area. 

Each show season the AAAA offer each Appaloosa State Show Trophy Rugs, sponsored by the AAAA. These rugs are for competing Amateurs, awarded at the discression of that State Show Committee. 

The AAAA has a section in the National Appaloosa Journal. These articles include member profiles and upcoming events.

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