Mini Medal Eligibility Update
October 20, 2026
Effective immediately, Massachusetts Horsemen’s Council has removed the age restrictions for Mini Medal classes. Any junior rider who has not competed in a class requiring riders to jump higher than 2’9” is now eligible.
Mini Medal and Adult Mini Medal will continue to run as separate classes at Finals.
The Massachusetts Horsemen's Council
Welcome to our vibrant community of fellow horse enthusiasts. The Massachusetts Horsemen's Council (MHC) unites horse lovers across all breeds and disciplines, specializing in Hunter/Jumper, Equitation, and Pleasure styles of riding. Whether you're drawn to the MA show circuit, our prestigious MHC Days of Champions, the Pleasure Classic Final, our educational scholarships, dynamic marketing internships, or our celebratory year-end banquet, we're dedicated to supporting and mentoring you at every turn. At MHC, membership is more than just about the finals – it's a lasting commitment to your equestrian journey.
MHC is requiring all of its affiliated shows to check the U.S. Center for Safe Sport ban list of people to check they are not participating or allowed on show grounds.
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Here is how to find the list for USEF members:
1-Go to www.USEF.org
2-Click on "search" near the top right of home page
3- then click on "Ineligibility list"
4-click on the Breed/Discipline box for the type of show you are. Hunter for Hunter/Jumper shows etc.
5-click on "Reason for ineligibility"
You do this part two times- 1- U.S. Center for Safe Sport Suspension- see names 2-U.S. Center for Safe Sport Permanently Ineligible-see names. These two lists of people can't participate or be on show grounds.
For non USEF members go to: usef.org/safe-sport/sanction-list
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Don't forget to add your horse's membership!
