- The pointing of all AHJA shows is from December 1 through November 30. Shows that begin on or before November 30 will count for the current year regardless of the end date of the show.
- All Category 1 shows must be USEF approved and rated Premier (AA), National (A), Regional I (B) or Regional II (C) or Local.
- All Category 2 Shows are unrated by USEF.
- All AHJA shows must be located in Arizona.
- Category 1: No shows on the same date will be approved that are within 125 driving miles of each other.
- No Category 2 shows on the same date will be approved that are within 75 diving miles of each other.
- Shows may not be approved that are in conflict with the AHJA Banquet, AHJA Clinic, AHJA Medal Finals, or USEF Zone 8 Finals (if Zone Finals are AHJA Approved). Conflicting dates must be approved by the Board of Directors.
- All Category 1 shows must conform to current USEF Rules. AHJA reserves the right to take disciplinary action against any show for rules and conduct violations, whether USEF takes action or not.
- All Category 2 shows must have a medic on the grounds for all show Sessions and paid warm up sessions. All Category 2 shows must have a Veterinarian and a Blacksmith contact number information posted. It is recommended that all shows use a USEF R or r judge or an AHJA member trainer as a judge.
- All AHJA approved shows must offer the AHJA Medals. Category 1 Shows must offer the Children's Medal, Adult Medal, Junior-Amateur Medal and Mini Medal. Category 2 shows must offer the Category 2 Child and Adult Medal and in addition may offer any of the Category 1 Medals. Category 1 shows held over multiple days may offer the Medals on more than one occasion as long as they are held on separate days with a different judge.