Point System

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RULE CHANGE EFFECTIVE FOR 2009 !!

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 three times, MHA encourages you to contact show managers for inclusion of your class/division. Sponsorships of such are generally appreciated.

Point System

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

Points shall be based on the number of eligible entries in the class.
Classes with four (4) or fewer [eligible] entries shall start with 4 and decrease by one for each placing.
Classes with five (5) or more [eligible] entries shall start with the number in the class and decrease by one for each placing.
Note: MHA requires that six places be pinned.
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 (Show Ratings are based on the amount of money the show offers.

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

This applies to Show Champion/ Reserve Champion in Hunter and Jumper divisions.
This applies to In Hand Championships in which only first & second place winners in qualifying classes are eligible to show.
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