Massachusetts Horsemen's Council
Previous Year's Press Releases
Previous Year's Press Releases
2021 Press Releases
Q3 USHJA Updates
July 28, 2021
In November 2021 we will hold the USHJA National Championships, which will feature the USHJA National Hunter Championships, USEF/USHJA National Jumper Championships and the USHJA Affiliate Championships. Sections offered will range from 2’ Hunters to 1.40m Jumpers, and we hope you’re as excited about the return of the Affiliate Championships as we are. The Championships will take place at The Las Vegas National, CSI4*-W, November 15-21.
New this year, the USHJA Affiliate Championships will include expanded offerings for Juniors and Amateurs in the Hunters and Equitation at fence heights of 2' and 2'6" and Jumpers from .70m to .90m. Each section will be comprised of up to 30 horses. We are inviting you, as one of our Affiliate Member Organizations, to submit entries for three horse-and-rider combinations to each of these sections, ranking them in order of preference for acceptance into the Championships. The top ranked horse-and-rider combination for each Affiliate will be accepted initially, and additional horse-and-rider combinations may be accepted as space permits. There were a few changes made to the Affiliate Championships Specifications since 2020, and you can review the current Specifications here.
Q2 USHJA Updates
May 17th, 2021
- REGIONAL Hunter Course Designer Clinics - To course design at a Regional I or II show, the new requirement is to have a Regional HUCD license. Obtaining the license means attending one of the USHJA Virtual LO Clinics, but first begin an application with USEF.
- 2021 Horsemanship Quiz Challenge & Adult Horsemanship Quiz Challenge - https://www.ushja.org/news/ushja-news-1/registration-opens-2021-ushja-horsemanship-quiz-challenge-and-adult-horsemanship-quiz-challenge
- USHJA National Championships Return to Vegas - https://www.ushja.org/news/ushja-news-1/ushja-national-championships-return-vegas-2021
October 2nd, 2021
Reporting by Melody Taylor-Scott Ohlwiler
2020 Press Releases
2020 Press Releases
September 26th, 2020
Reporting by Melody Taylor-Scott Ohlwiler
2019 Press Releases
2019 Press Releases
September 28th, 2019
Reporting by Melody Taylor-Scott Ohlwiler
September 2nd, 2019
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September 2nd, 2019
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August 26th, 2019
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July 28th, 2019
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July 23rd, 2019
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July 22nd, 2019
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July 18th, 2019
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2019 MHC Days of Champions Dates Released
January 24th, 2019
The 2019 MHC Days of Champions will once again be held at the three county fairgrounds in Northampton, MA from September 27th - 30th, 2019
2018 Press Releases
October 1, 2018
Please join us Saturday October 27th for our 13th annual Horses Helping Horses Fall Beach Ride to benefit the Equine and Farm Animal Center at the MSPCA Nevins Farm. We’re excited to again host this year’s event at the exclusive, beautiful Crane Beach in Ipswich!
October 1, 2018
Read the wrap up by Melody Taylor-Scott.
Lex Luther Wins the 2018 MHC Lifetime Achievement Award
September 29th, 2018
21-year-old Equitation Master "Lex Luther" was awarded the MHC Lifetime Achievement award at the 2018 MHC Days of Champions.
Anna Leighton takes top honors in the MHC Mini-Medal Finals at the 2018 MHC Days of Champions
October 1, 2018
1 E-JAZZ, ANNA LEIGHTON
2 DOMINO, PIPPA SPINGLER
3 MTM BUGATTI, AMELIA ALLAIRE
4 ROSHAMBO, OLIVIA GANNETT
5 HC BELLINI, DANIELA CARVAJAL
6 CON ARENO, ABBY O`TOOLE
7 ZARAFA, PENELOPE BURNHAM
8 USA, HANNAH E. DEORSAY
9 CARICKAN SHORE, LAUREN CHANCE
10 POMEROL, ISABEL HUNT
Sarah Hyde Runs Away with the Junior Medal Win at the 2018 MHC Days of Champions
October 1, 2018
1 CHARLESTON Z, SARAH E. HYDE
2 ST. ELMO`S FIRE, MORGAN BUDOVSKY
3 CAPRI DU BUISON Z, JOHN MC CABE
4 KENNEBEC, SYDNEY JASNY
5 INDIGO, KENYA SANDERS
6 CORNET`S FINALE, NICOLE H. PIETRO
7 COOL AID, EMILY HARTFORD
8 EXTRA BLUE, MEGHAN KELIHER
9 RAINDANCER, OLIVIA REISKIN
10 LA COSTA, SARAH A. WHITAKER
Melissa Welch Takes Top Honors in the 30+ Adult Medal at the 2018 MHC Days of Champions.
October 1, 2018
1 BLUE HIGHWAY, MELISSA B. WELCH
2 GALLIARD, NATALIE W. HARTLEY
3 ARAMIS, JANIS TARANTO
4 SANTANA, JENNIFER L. WALL
5 DALLAS, JESSICA ROBERTS
6 CHECKMATE, HEATHER PALMUCCI
7 UNKNOWN123, STEVEN VIOLIN
8 WILTORD D, MELISSA G. HAMLET
9 BETTY BRAEMORE, ALICIA M. BOYLAN
10 RAINDANCER, STEPHANIE TAYLOR
September 29th, 2018
1 CHARLESTON Z, CAROLYN C. LAVIN
2 FIFTH AVENUE, LINDSEY DAVITT
3 DIMACHO, ELYSSE RUSCHMEYER
4 CORMACK, KATELYN A. BILLINGTON
5 CARAT D`LOUVER, MARIEL A. SACCUCCI
6 BILLY GRAFFITTI, TAYLOR GOODRIDGE
7 SANTEUR, KELLY ANNE SIOK
8 CASSINO ROYALE, JILL PIESCO
9 IN THE PURSUIT, OLIVIA VAN DER MEER
10 FRESCO, SKYLAR DUNN
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May 29th, 2018
The MHC Days of Champions Show Committee boasts an extraordinary panel of judges for the 2018 MHC Days of Champions.
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May 6th, 2018
The 2018 MHC Rule Book is now available for download. Click here to see the most recent and up to date version of the MHC Rule Book.
2018 MHC Days of Champions Dates Released
January 24th, 2018
The 2018 MHC Days of Champions will once again be held at the three county fairgrounds in Northampton, MA from September 28th - 30th, 2018.
2017 Press Releases
March 10, 2017
Anna will be the MHC Photographer for our 2017 show season. Her schedule for the 2017 Horse Show season can be found on her website, linked above. Her focus will be on the MHC Medal Classes. If you are competing in those classes make sure to look out for Anna and say hi to her! The more people she meets the easier it is to share the photos with you!
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2016 Press Releases
March 10, 2017
Anna will be the MHC Photographer for our 2017 show season. Her schedule for the 2017 Horse Show season can be found on her website, linked above. Her focus will be on the MHC Medal Classes. If you are competing in those classes make sure to look out for Anna and say hi to her! The more people she meets the easier it is to share the photos with you!
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September 22nd, 2016
As the MHC Days of Champions approaches, 150 junior riders are packing their equipment and jumping one last course before they walk into the MHC Junior Medal Finals on Saturday, September 1, 2016.
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September 19th, 2016
The MHC is excited to welcome three new Vendors, a free live stream and other perks to the MHC Days of Champions September 30 - October 2nd.
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September 19th, 2016
The MHC is excited to welcome three new Vendors, a free live stream and other perks to the MHC Days of Champions September 30 - October 2nd.
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August 4th, 2016
The Sambuca Memorial Scholarship, donated by April Renzella, is a new $500 scholarship for students working towards a veterinary degree. This scholarship is in memory of the her beloved horse, Sambuca.
July 28th, 2016
After taking six years off from riding, Leah Moniz came back into the ring to win the MHC Adult Medal at the Head of the Bay Horse Show under the guidance of Kathy Fletcher.
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Mackenzie Palmer rides to the top honors in the MHC Junior Medal at Head of the Bay week 1
July 28th, 2016
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July 26th, 2016
Ellie Purinton secures a spot at the 2016 MHC Mini-Medal finals returning with her eye on the Mini-Medal Final title after placing 8th last year.
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July 15th, 2016
The Massachusetts Horsemen's Council hires MA native, Olivia MacDonald owner and operator of OTM Photography for 2016 Social Media/Photography Internship.
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June 23rd, 2016
Caroline Tinsley bested a field of eleven on Thursday at the Fieldstone Show Park aboard her pony, All That to take home the win in the MHC Mini-Medal.
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May 22nd, 2016
Kenya Sanders bested a field of eight on Saturday at the Fieldstone Spring Festival for the win in the MHC Junior Medal.
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May 19th, 2016
The Massachusetts Horsemen’s Council is pleased to announce a new series of horse show coverage. In April, the Board of Directors introduced a marketing & communications internship program that marries the love of horse showing with business.