FAQs
Q: I show in the Roadster Division. What affiliate memberships are required?
A: Owners, riders, drivers, and trainers of Roadster horses must be members with
the American Road Horse and Pony Association. Owners and trainers of Roadster
ponies must be members with either the American Road Horse and Pony Association
or the American Hackney Horse Society. (RD101.3)
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Q: Is protective headgear required in the Roadster Division?
A: Within the Roadster Division, protective headgear is only required for
exhibitors showing in Youth Amateur and Junior Exhibitor classes (both horse
and pony classes). See RD105.2, RD108, RD110.4, RD110.5, and RD114.5. However, USEF rule
RD106.4 states, "Except as may otherwise be mandated by local law, protective
headgear is strongly recommended for everyone showing in any class in the
Roadster Division."
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Q: Can a junior exhibitor compete in an Open Roadster Class?
A: Junior exhibitors are prohibited from competing in any Open Roadster
class with the exception of an Open Roadster Pony to Wagon class. If a
junior exhibitor competes in the Open Roadster Pony to Wagon class,
protective headgear is required. (RD114.5)
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Q: What are the current height restrictions for Roadster Ponies?
A: Roadster Ponies to Bike must be 52 inches or under. Roadster Ponies Under
Saddle and Roadster Ponies to Wagon must be 54 inches or under. Measurement
cards must be presented to competition management before numbers will be
released. (RD114.1)
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Q: Can I show my Roadster Horse under a different name than what appears
on the registration papers?
A: You can only show the horse under a different name if you can provide the
show office with a properly notarized certificate of eligibility to show
issued by the American Road Horse and Pony Association. (RD101.1)
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Q: What are the required appointments for an official Roadster to Wagon Appointments Class?
A: RD105.2 states that the required appointments will include the following
items: rasp, scrapper, hoof pick, screwdriver, farrier’s knife, farrier’s
hammer, knife, goggles, matches, washers, spool wire, wrench, wire pliers,
nippers, punch, oil can, horse shoes, horse shoe nails, blanket pins,
whisk broom, flask, cooler, halter, rain coat/cover, curry comb, brush,
lead strap, clock, and light.
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Q: How do I contact the American Road Horse and Pony Association?
A: You can contact ARHPA at: 918 Magnolia Avenue, Shelbyville, KY 40065 Phone: (720) 301-4845
E-mail: jmcavfan@aol.com
or http://arhpa.net.
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