2019 Show Circuit Reminders
For PLEASURE SHOWS, to qualify for a year end award the horse (rider/handler in equitation, showmanship & grooming) must have pinned in its respective division/class at two different shows. NOTE: Double-judged shows DO count as two shows with a placing from BOTH judges. Please note double-pointed Downeast Harvest is ONE show since there is ONE judge. (Double pointed and double judged are not the same.
The point system itself has not changed.
REMINDERS:
• You must be an MHA member before points will count. You may join at a show (before you show).
• In HORSE JUDGED classes, the OWNER must be an MHA member.
• In EQUITATION, GROOMING & SHOWMANSHIP, the RIDER/HANDLER must be an MHA member.
• To use a FARM NAME AS OWNER, the farm name must be registered ($10 lifetime fee) with MHA AND at least one OWNER MUST be a current member of MHA.(Otherwise, entries must be made in a person’s name) FARM REGISTRATION FORM.
If you want to know standings in a particular division prior to their being posted, OR if you have any questions, or spelling corrections, etc., please call Dollie Hutchins at 207-850-1773 (evening is best) or email: stepntime@atlanticbb.net Email is the quickest way to get a response.
As you are reviewing this listing, please remember:
• In each class/division, all point earners (see above) are listed.
• All classes/divisions available for MHA points are listed for reference purposes.
• In Lead Line games, the award goes to the combination, so both the rider and the owner must be members.
• In Equitation, Showmanship and Grooming classes the award goes to the rider/handler who must be a member.
• All other classes – award goes to the horse/pony whose owner must be a member.
• Gold/Silver/Bronze awards are offered in MHA Medallion Pleasure.
• Classes restricted to Junior Exhibitors (show age under 18) award ribbons through sixth place.
• All other classes award Champion and Reserve.
Exhibitors/entries who have qualified for year-end Grand Championships with pins in their respective division at three different shows are in BLUE. GREEN signifies Special Trophy Award.
TWO SHOWS TO QUALIFY
Includes ALL Shows and ALL POINTED CLASSES
If you have questions, need spelling fixed, etc. please email Dollie stepntime@atlanticbb.net
For Hunter/Jumper Circuit, to qualify for a year end award, the horse (rider in equitation & showmanship) must have pinned in its respective division/class at TWO different shows. NOTE: RED printing signifies that the horse has qualified for a year-end award. GREEN signifies Special Trophy Recipient
NOTE: Special program information is compiled at the close of the program season which is October 1st.
ANNUAL AWARDS (Horse/Rider Combination)
2020 MILES TO COMBINATION (Annual Awards) AWARDS: High Mileage to Junior and Senior Rider Combinations Bronze Award to all Combinations completing 75 to 149 miles Silver Award to all Combinations completing 150 to 199 miles Gold Award to all Combinations completing 200 or more miles
Dusty & Joyce Winchell ___ miles: High mileage ADULT and _____ Award for completing _____ miles
LIFE TIME TO HORSE
LIFETIME TO RIDER (Awards for 1,000; 3,000; 5,000 miles)
TRAINING LEVEL
FIRST LEVEL