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RULE CHANGE EFFECTIVE FOR 2008 !! 
     To qualify for a year end award the horse (rider in equitation & showmanship) must have pinned in its respective division in at three different shows OR must have earned at least 20 points. (i.e. If you show at one or two shows and earn 20 or more points you have qualified.)

 

Point System

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.
  6. 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                                   (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

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