a)    “A”. Limited prior judging experience. MUST ATTEND AN AQHA/RHAA WORKSHOP and pass the theory, video, and/or live horse judging. Newly qualified “A” Judge’s performance will be monitored by RHAA Judges Subcommittee.

b)    “AA”. Accredited AQHA Versatility Ranch (VR) Judges, who have passed RHAA accreditation, plus recognised RHAA Judges who have Judged a minimum of five (5) shows.

c)    “AAA”. Existing AQHA/RHAA VR Judges experienced in judging cattle events. MUST ATTEND AND PASS AN AQHA/RHAA cattle events test.

d)    “AAA*”. Existing AQHA/RHAA VR Judges experienced in judging cattle events with multiple tickets (ie: NRHA, NCHA, NRCHA, RA etc). 

e)    The RHAA will recognise Approved NCHA, ARCHA, NRCHA Judges who have passed the RHAA rule book exam as “RESTRICTED Cattle only” Judges;