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Our annual
MHC Awards Banquet honoring the 2011 Year End High Point Riders will be held on
March 3, 2012
 at the
Best Western Royal Plaza
Hotel & Trade Center
in Marlboro, Ma.
What a great time!

Banquet Ticket Info
in PDF here!

Photo Galery of 2008 MHC Year End Banquet MHC Banquet Awards.

 
Click here for last years Banquet
Photo Gallery
Enjoy!


Best Wishes from the
MHC Board of Directors

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to see updated pages and new information!


Next Meeting

August 6, 2012 – MHC Board of Governors Meeting 7PM
Courtyard Marriot, Milford, MA

**Exhibitors NOTE**
Fieldstone May 16-20 Show
is Now MHC affiliated.

 

There is a new membership form for 2012 here in PDF   Additional forms are available on the website See the MHC FORMS Page here!! or from the Membership Secretary.

 



 

MHC Affiliated Events Please Note
New Insurance Certificate Requirements!

INSURANCE CERTIFICATE

All MHC affiliated shows must show proof of one million dollars in general liability for each occurance. MHC must be named as "additional insured" and certificate must stipulate location and date of each event. Copy of this certificate must be postmarked and mailed, faxed, or emailed FOURTEEN calendar days prior to:
Susan Couper
55 Cherry Brook Road
Weston, MA 02493
Fax: 781 894 5882
Email: gcouper@comcast.net
Failure to receive certificate of insurance in the above stated time frame will result in loss of MHC recognition/points. In addition, a fine of $250.00 will be assessed for the first offense, second offense fine of $500.00, and third offense loss of MHC affiliation for one year and payment of all assessed fines.

A COPY OF THE INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE IN THE SHOW OFFICE THE DAY OF THE EVENT FOR THE STEWARD TO INSPECT AND SIGN OFF ON ON THE MHC STEWARD REPORT.

 

 

** New this year**
Exhibitors must show
IN A MINIUM OF 3 SHOWS
and pin for your Year End MHC points to count!

 

2012 Days of Champions
Sept. 28 - 30
Warm Ups Sept. 27
Last Day to qualify is Sept.10, 2012

 

2012 MHC "The Classic"
Pleasure Finals and Horse show
September 16,2012
Bob-Lyn Stables, Amesbury, MA

 

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All members are welcome to contact any member
of the MHC Board of Governors with concerns and suggestions.

New for the 2012 show season!

The MHC Hunter Derby

Rating: For "AA" $300.00 - "A" $200.00 - "B" $100.00

MHC 2'6" Junior/Amateur Adult Hunter Derby

This is a two round class open to amateur adults and juniors, to be shown over a course of ten fences set at 2'6" with the first round judged on performance, hunter pace, style, quality, substance and movement. The course should include at least one in and out, one bending line and one unrelated distance. The obstacles are to simulate those found in a hunt field. Natural obstacles may be used. The top 4 or 25% from the first round will return to jump a handy hunter round of eight obstacles, which may include at least two of the following: trot jump, tight turn option, clever options for jump approached, halt and/or back, and walk jump. Judged on style, brilliance and handiness.
Minimum of 4 riders needed to hold the class.

MHC 2'9" Open Hunter Derby

This is a two round class open to riders of any status, to be shown over a course of ten fences set at 2'9" with the first round judged on performance, hunter pace, style, quality, substance and movement. The course should include at least one in and out, one bending line and one unrelated distance. The obstacles are to simulate those found in a hunt field. Natural obstacles may be used. The top 4 or 25% from the first round will return to jump a handy hunter round of eight obstacles, which may include at least two of the following: trot jump, tight turn option, clever options for jump approached, halt and/or back, and a walk jump. Judged on style, brilliance and handiness.
Minimum of 4 riders needed to hold the class.

New for 2012

The MHC has added a fence height for SMALL PONIES in the Mini Medal!

MHC Hunt Seat Mini Medal

Open to members of MHC who have not reached their fifteenth birthday and have not competed in classes in which the entry is required to jump higher than three feet. All contestants are to compete over a course not exceeding eight fences and not less than six fences, excluding combinations fences, at a height not to exceed 2'6" for horses, large and medium ponies, or 2' for small ponies. One or more individual test may be requested at the Judge's discretion, (USEF Tests 1-8). After qualifying, contestant is no longer eligible for this class. Ten point are required to qualify for the finals. (10,6,4,2 points). A Mini-Medal rider who competes in the Jr. Medal prior to the finals is no longer eligible for the Mini-Medal final.
To fill a class, at least four competitors must complete the course.

Massachusetts Horsemen’s Council
Horsemanship Assistance Fund

Do You Know a Deserving Rider?


The MHC offers a program to help deserving riders with financial assistance
to learn and grow with horses!

Jointly sponsored by the:

Massachusetts Horseman’s Council & The MHC Days of Champions

The Fund’s goal is to help deserving riders by awarding a voucher for riding lessons or attendance of a Massachusetts Horsemanship Camp or Therapeutic Program. See the Horsemanship Assistance Fund page for more information and applications.

Did You Know the MHC Awards Scholarships to qualifying Members?
See the Scholarship Page to Apply!


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