Qualifications for American Championships in all classes are based on the rider's participation.

He or she must meet one of the following:

1. Be in the ACHA Top Ten in the class entered.
2. Show at least 4 times in the same class held by the same Affiliate.
3. Show at least 8 times in the same class at any Affiliates.
4. A rider qualified for the Championships may qualify to show in additional classes

by showing 1 time in an approved class at any Affiliate providing the horse and rider
are eligible for that class.  No rider may enter the Championships on a horse that
they have not shown at least once during the point year.  The rider must have shown
that horse at least once in every class entered at the Championships.  A rider may
enter any horse that he or she has shown at least one time in the specific class entered.