APHA’s Clarification of “Western Attire”
It has come to our attention that the new wording for “Western Attire” in the 2014 Official APHA Rule Book Supplement has caused some confusion.
A clarification follows for Rule SC-235.A. that should be used going forward.
“In halter and all Western classes, appropriate Western attire is required, which includes: pants, ankle-length or longer* (slacks, trousers, jeans, etc.); shirt, blouse or showmanship-type jacket with long sleeves and a collar (band, standup, tuxedo, etc.). A vest accompanied with a long sleeve shirt or blouse with a collar, and/or a jacket with a shirt that has a collar, is acceptable. A Western hat and cowboy boots are also required. Exhibitors wearing attire that has been deemed inappropriate by the judge will be disqualified. The use of spurs, chaps and hard hats are optional. *Exception: Religious reasons. See Rule SC-160.O.1 regarding logos.”
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Dave Dellin
APHA Director of Judges 817-718-4223
ddellin@apha.com
