Recognition of a horse show will be extended by GHHJA to any applicant upon final approval of the prize list by the Horse Show Compliance Committee. Recognition is based upon the offering and completion of at least the required number of GHHJA recognized divisions. The minimum classes and entries to qualify a division for this purpose is addressed in Article 401 of the Rules and Regulations. Recognition of the horse show may be withdrawn if the minimum divisions do not make and/or the following criteria are not met:

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1. The applicant must submit show application with fee and obtain award of date from the GHHJA board (Part 1).

2. The applicant must timely submit prize list and obtain final approval from the Horse Show Compliance Committee (Part 2). Recognition of the show is extended to the applicant and must be noted on the prize list.

3. The applicant must timely comply with all filing/notice requirements and conduct the show in accordance with all GHHJA rules and regulations.

4. The number of eligible GHHJA shows shall be limited to a maximum of 28 horse shows per show year.