2026 Updates For Management
The cost for affiliating shows with MHA has gone up see page RU-4, section 2. To go with this change MHA has removed and lessened the requirements for Show Ratings. Prize money will no longer be a requirement for your ratings. Please refer to page RU-10, Rule 4.
2025 RULE BOOK is posted on line.
Farrier or blacksmith is no longer required for one-day C and D shows. Please note that NEHC does require a blacksmith or farrier for ALL shows.
For a synopsis of “housekeeping” & other changes, please scroll down. Thank you.
Updates For Stewards
REMINDER: If a show is also affiliated with NEHC, MHA will accept the NEHC STEWARDS REPORT with the following adjustments: Where is says ‘NEHC’ (items 1, 2, 3, and 11) substitute ‘MHA’ when answering the question. Ignore #12 about the Medal classes.
Farrier or blacksmith is no longer required for one-day C and D shows.
For a synopsis of “housekeeping” & other changes, please scroll down. Thank you.
*Obtain a Affiliation Form
*Review your prize list with the Prize List Editor’s actual
Prizelist Checklist
Obtain a 2026 Show Return Form
MHA Secretary
Morgan Schlaack
3 Store Rd
Bowdoin, Maine 04287
The Steward’s Report is Due within SEVEN (7) days to
MHA Judge’s & Steward’s Committee Chair:
Jo Hight
137 Spurwink Rd
Scarborough, ME 04074
For shows not affiliated with NEHC OR if you would rather use MHA’s form click on MHA Steward’s Report
REMINDER: There is a $25 fine for failure to meet the time deadline. If you are close to the deadline please enclose a postal verification from the post office.
Please send a copy of the Steward’s Report directly to the Manager of the show for which you worked, and keep a copy for your records.
REMINDER:
Approved ASTM/SEI properly fitted and fastened headgear IS REQUIRED for ALL junior hunter seat riders in ALL classes at ALL shows with the exception of junior Morgan Hunter Pleasure riders.
Approved ASTM/SEI properly fitted and fastened headgear IS REQUIRED for ALL Hunter/Jumping Seat and Hunter Pleasure EQUITATION riders, regardless of age in ALL classes at ALL shows. This includes “mixed seat equitation” classes