Proposed Change: 32-02-09

D. Categories of Competition and Class Eligibility

Rookie – Rider must have completed NRHA Non Pro approval process and possess an NRHA Non Pro card. Riders may use a horse without the restrictions of ownership for Non Pro classes as defined under Non Pro Conditions.  Riders must not have earned in excess of $200 NRHA lifetime earnings, all categories, at the start of the NRHA year.  This does not include money earned in youth classes.  Riders must not have earned more than 50 100 youth points (excluding points earned in the 10 & Under Short Stirrup division) in NRHA sanctioned Youth competition.  Horses are to be shown one handed.  Rookie Reining is not to be run concurrent with any other NRHA class except Prime Time Rookie.

Intent of Proposal (include additional pages as necessary):

Youth riders earning out of Rookie has been a concern. With the amount of points available for youth to win it is easier to earn their way out of the Rookie class without gaining show experience.