Point System

To qualify for a year end award the horse (rider in equitation & showmanship) must have pinned in its respective class/division in at three different shows. NOTE: Double judged shows count as TWO shows.

** If your class/division has commonly not been held two times, MHA encourages you to contact show managers for inclusion of your class/division. Sponsorships of such are generally appreciated.

A. Classes judged either collectively or individually (regular, stake & championship)

  1. Points shall be based on the number of eligible entries in the class.
  2. Classes with four (4) or fewer [eligible] entries shall start with 4 and decrease by one for each placing.
  3. Classes with five (5) or more [eligible] entries shall start with the number in the class and decrease by one for each placing.
  4. Note: MHA requires that six places be pinned.
  5. Each placing entry in a Championship class shall have its points doubled.

⇒ In addition, each placing entry in all classes shall receive Bonus Points based on the Rating of the show as follows:

 

Class AA = 5 points

Class A = 4 points

Class B = 3 points

Class C = 2 points

Class D = 1 point

(Show Ratings are based on the amount of money the show offers.)

B. Awards [at the show] based on points earned in respective divisions.

  1. This applies to Show Champion/ Reserve Champion in Hunter and Jumper divisions.
  2. This applies to In Hand Championships in which only first & second place winners in qualifying classes are eligible to show.
  3. Champion and Reserve Champion shall be awarded points according to the following table:

AA

A

B

C

D

Show Champion

10

8

6

4

3

Reserve Show Champion

8

6

4

3

2