The Youth Rookie of the Year is a special award to be given to the MPtHA Youth member that meets the following criteria:
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Applicant may not have shown in an ROM class at a PtHA approved show that required a canter prior to the current show season.
- Applicant may not have competed and/or earned points in any PtHA approved outcross breed show in an event that required a canter prior to the current show season.
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Applicant must attend and compete in at least two or more Minnesota Pinto shows during the season.
Each applicant will chose up to four (4) Youth ROM classes from which all MPtHA points will accumulate for the season, with the Rookie of the Year title/award being presented at the MPtHA Banquet to the applicant with the highest point total from the chosen events. Once the classes have been chosen the competitor may NOT change or substitute an event. Classes may include YA showmanship or YA performance ROM classes only; no halter classes are permitted. Exhibitor must complete an official Rookie of the Year application including parent/guardian signature. Application Deadline is 09/30/09.