American Stock Horse Association
ASHA Format
Today, ASHA continues this mission through a proven and simply structured show format designed to meet participants where they are while supporting growth across all levels of experience.
ASHA offers three (3) tiered show options for producers:
Tier 1
Classes
SH Pleasure / Ranch Riding
Stock Horse Trail
Stock Horse Reining
Scoring
Option 1: ASHA 1-10
Option 2: Standard 70
Scoring System
Divisions
Open
Amateur
Novice
Youth 14-18
Youth 8-13
Amateur Walk-Trot
Novice Walk-Trot
Youth 14-18 Walk-Trot
Youth 8-13 Walk-Trot
Collegiate Amateur
Collegiate Limited Amateur
Collegiate Novice
All Around
Each division will have a High-Point All-Around for the three (3) classes.
Tier 3
Classes
SH Pleasure / Ranch Riding
Stock Horse Trail
Stock Horse Reining
SH Cow Work
Stock Horse Cutting
Scoring
Option 1: ASHA 1-10
Option 2: Standard 70 Scoring System
Divisions
Open
Amateur
Limited Open
Limited Amateur
Green Horse Open
Green Horse Amateur
Novice
Youth
Limited Youth
Novice Youth
Amateur Walk-Trot
Novice Walk-Trot
Youth 14-18 Walk-Trot
Youth 8-13 Walk-Trot
Collegiate Amateur
Collegiate Limited Amateur
Collegiate Novice
All Around
Each division will have a High-Point All-Around for the five (5) classes. Participants are only required to compete in one cattle class.
Exception: Walk-Trot division High-Point All-Around will be based on the three (3) classes: Stock Horse Pleasure/ Ranch Riding, Trail, and Reining
Tier 2
Classes
SH Pleasure / Ranch Riding
Stock Horse Trail
Stock Horse Reining
SH Cow Work or Cutting
Scoring
Option 1: ASHA 1-10
Option 2: Standard 70
Scoring System
Divisions
Open
Amateur
Limited Open
Limited Amateur
Green Horse Open
Green Horse Amateur
Novice
Youth
Limited Youth
Novice Youth
Amateur Walk-Trot
Novice Walk-Trot
Youth 14-18 Walk-Trot
Youth 8-13 Walk-Trot
Collegiate Amateur
Collegiate Limited Amateur
Collegiate Novice
All Around
Each division will have a High-Point All-Around for the four (4) classes. Exception: Walk-Trot division High-Point All-Around will be based on the three (3) classes: Stock Horse Pleasure / Ranch Riding, Trail, and Reining
ASHA’s philosophy remains rooted in positive evaluation and recommends the ASHA 1-10 scoring system.
Especially for the Novice and Youth divisions.
The standard 70 score system will be followed as outlined by the AQHA VRH Rules. Horses are kept as natural as possible while being trained to be correct, precise, and useful. The three (3) tiers and classes offered are designed to measure the essential qualities of a versatile stock horse. With these three (3) options, show producers can match the show format to what their area and membership will benefit from.
Competition within ASHA is intended to encourage improvement rather than eliminate participation. Riders compare scores from one event to the next, often competing against their own progress.
This structure fosters mentorship, sportsmanship, and long-term development of both horses and riders.
