I just got a check in the mail because I placed in the top five in several stakes classes on the last day.
I have the rule book in front of me and can't find anything specifically addressing this issue. Can I accept the money/cash the check and still keep my amateur status?? I do remember seeing a mix of professional trainers and amateurs in the classes I was in so I assume it is OK, but I don't want to do anything to endanger my amateur status. When I entered it was more for fun and I didn't think about this potential issue because to be honest, I didn't think I would place high enough to actually win money and lo and behold, here we are.
I guess I will call the AMHR office tomorrow to be sure, but thought someone here might know the answer now.
It was very exciting to receive though, and I will be framing a copy of the check

I have the rule book in front of me and can't find anything specifically addressing this issue. Can I accept the money/cash the check and still keep my amateur status?? I do remember seeing a mix of professional trainers and amateurs in the classes I was in so I assume it is OK, but I don't want to do anything to endanger my amateur status. When I entered it was more for fun and I didn't think about this potential issue because to be honest, I didn't think I would place high enough to actually win money and lo and behold, here we are.
I guess I will call the AMHR office tomorrow to be sure, but thought someone here might know the answer now.
It was very exciting to receive though, and I will be framing a copy of the check
