AWARDS

AAA LTD Awards & Points Program

Recognising Appaloosa Horses, Amateur & Youth Members Across Australia

The Australian Appaloosa Association (AAA Ltd) proudly recognises the achievements of our registered Appaloosa horses and financial members competing across Australia. From local, regional club and Agricultural Show events to our National championships, our points and awards system celebrates dedication, performance, and passion for the Appaloosa breed.

We acknowledge success in a wide range of disciplines and events and we also honour the outstanding horses and members who have shaped the history of our Association.

Earn Points. Win Awards. Celebrate Success.

Owning a registered Appaloosa and being a AAA Ltd member comes with many benefits including the opportunity to earn points for placings at recognised events.

Points contribute toward:

  • Lifetime Awards (ROMs – Register of Merit)

  • End of Year Hi Point Awards

  • Recognition for Horses, Amateur Riders and Youth Members

Best of all? You earn points simply by doing what you love - competing in your chosen discipline.

For more information on our Awards program, please visit Section 7 of the AAA Ltd Rule Book. 

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How the AAA Ltd Points System Works

Earning points is easy:

  1. Attend a recognised show or event

  2. Compete and place

  3. Record your results

  4. Submit your points (if required)

Once processed, points are added to your Lifetime and/or Hi Point totals.

Points can be earned at a wide variety of events, including:

  • Agricultural Shows

  • Dressage & Eventing

  • Ranch Shows

  • Team Penning & Ranch Sorting

  • Western & Performance Events

  • State & National Championships

For a full list of recognised events, refer to Section 7 of the AAA Ltd Rule Book.

READ THE RULES HERE

Lifetime Awards

Lifetime Awards recognise the ongoing success of:

  • Registered Appaloosa Horses

  • Amateur Members

  • Youth Members

Points earned at recognised events accumulate over time and are recorded against:

  • The horse (in the AAA Ltd Studbook)

  • The rider (for Amateur and Youth awards)

Once a milestone is reached, recipients are awarded a AAA Ltd Award Certificate, starting at what is commonly known as a ROM (Register of Merit) achieved at 20 lifetime points.

✔ No nomination required
✔ Calculated automatically
✔ Included as part of your annual membership

Eligibility requirements:

  • Horse must be AAA Ltd registered

  • Rider and horse owner must be financial AAA Ltd members

For a full list of Lifetime Awards for horses, Amateur and Youth, refer to Section 7 of the AAA Ltd Rule Book.

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End of Year Hi Point Awards

Each competition season runs from 1 August to 31 July, with points accumulating throughout the year.

At the end of the season, competitors with the highest points in recognised events may receive an AAA Ltd End of Year Hi Point Award.

Award Categories

  • National & State Awards

  • Halter & Performance

  • Horse, Amateur & Youth Divisions

To be eligible:

  • Be a financial AAA Ltd member

  • Compete on a registered Appaloosa

  • Achieve the qualifying point threshold

Award winners are notified by email, with presentations held annually at the AAA Ltd National Championship Show.

Hall Of Fame

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Honouring Legends of the Appaloosa Breed

The AAA Ltd Hall of Fame recognises horses and members — past and present — who have made an exceptional contribution to the promotion, development, and excellence of the Appaloosa breed in Australia.

This is the highest honour bestowed by the Association.

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Roll Of Honour

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Recognising Excellence in a Single Discipline

The Roll of Honour is awarded at the discretion of the AAA Ltd Board of Directors to registered horses or members who have demonstrated outstanding achievement or excellence within a specific field or discipline.

Recognising achievement and promotion of our breed. 

ROLL OF HONOUR INDUCTEES
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