103. Green Mules General Rules

For mules of any age that have never been shown at any show (horse or mule) or at any show that is sanctioned by a
recongnized association with bylaws.

1. Green mules may be shown in a regulation snaffle or rawhide leather bosal/hackamore. Green mules over 4 years
   old may be ridden in a legal shanked bit with rider using one hand on split or romal reins. See Appendix A.
   1. Snaffle must be regulation snaffle (3/8 inch diameter or larger, smooth, mild twist, single- or
      double-jointed mouthpiece) and must not have shanks.
   2. Bit guards are permitted on snaffles.
2. Both hands must be used on reins. Exception in green cutting and roping classes, mules in snaffles and bosals
   may be ridden with one hand allowing the rider to maneuver rope and hold horn when needed.
3. All green mules must also abide by Rule 102-B.
4. Mules may be shown in this division for two consecutive years.
   1. One year shall be defined as any time between Jan. 1 -Dec. 31.
      1. If a mule is shown only in the last show of the year, it will still be counted as a full-year
         participation.
   2. If your mule is registered or not, and you are an AMA member or not and you show your mule in an AMA
      approved class, it will be counted as one year participation.
   3. Mules may be shown in the Driving classes without affecting their “green” status if not ridden. Mules
      may not show in the Ride and Drive or it will affect their “green” status.
   4. A mule ridden in any pack class will not affect its “green” status.