Trophy Competition Rules

Trophy Competition Rules

Eligibility-To be eligible for a high point trophy, each horse and equitation rider must be enrolled for that year's competition with the Association. Fee is per enrollment and published annually. Enrollment Forms are available from the Association Executive Secretary. The individual, family, business or farm listed on the Enrollment Form as owner of the horse must be a member in good standing of the Association. If more than one owner, all owners must be members in good standing.
Equitation riders may have individual memberships or be included under a family or business membership, but must be in good standing and so listed on the membership application, and be separately enrolled on the Enrollment Form.
When the horse or equitation rider competes at Association shows, it must be entered as enrolled with the Association (same name and ownership).
Points earned after December 1 shall be deemed as earned in the following year.
Paid Members Only-High point trophies are awarded only to members of the Association. Points earned by a contender prior to payment of dues, completion of the Enrollment Form and payment of the enrollment fee shall not count toward high point trophies. Dues, form and fee may be deposited with the Horse Show Office or a member of the Association's Board of Directors prior to entry into the ring.
Requirements-Points will be given only in classes on the MAHSA approved class list.
Championship and reserve trophies are awarded to the highest point winners that meet the minimum point requirements for that class. In the case of a tie for championship, trophies will be awarded to each championship winner, but no reserve trophy will be awarded in that class. In the case of a tie for reserve, trophies will be awarded to each reserve winner.
In the "A" show division, a horse (or rider) must have placed 5th or better in at least one such class at each of four MAHSA member shows. At least 30 points must be earned to be eligible for a championship trophy and at least 20 points for a reserve trophy. Two year olds will only be required to place at two shows and earn a minimum of 15 points for a championship trophy and 10 points for a reserve trophy. Three and four year olds will only be required to place at three shows and earn a minimum of 20 points for a championship trophy and 15 points for a reserve championship trophy.
In the "B" show division, a horse (or rider) must have placed 5th or better in at least one such class at each of three MAHSA member shows. At least 15 points must also be earned to be eligible for a championship trophy and at least 10 points for a reserve trophy.
Scale of Points-Season trophy points are earned according to the following scale:
FOR CLASS "A" SHOWS
- First Place .......................... 10 points
- Second Place ....................... 8 points
- Third Place .......................... 6 points
- Fourth Place ........................ 4 points
- Fifth Place ............................ 2 points
FOR CLASS "B" SHOWS
- Class "B" shows are 1/2 of the above values
Age Groups, Championships-Points earned in age groups will be accumulated by the age of the rider, NOT by the title of the age group: i.e. a rider who is 16 may enter a 17 years and under class and a 14 through 17 years class. Points won in these classes will be recorded under the rider's appropriate age group classification in which a trophy is offered. Points accumulated in championship classes will be recorded under the rider's or horse's appropriate group classification in which a trophy is offered.
Age Certification-the Steward has the right to request a copy of the birth certificate of any member whose age (as it relates to class requirements of competition) is questioned in writing by another member.
Ladies Five and Three Gaited -Points in these two classes will be accumulated only for MAHSA members 18 years and over. (MAHSA makes no requirement of age limitation in these classes but recommends a limitation of 18 years and over.)
Transfer of Horse- If a horse is sold prior to the last show of the season, points already awarded go to the new owner (providing he is a member, if not, original owner retains the points). When a horse is sold after the last show, points remain with the last owner.
Classes ineligible for points- Points will not be awarded in classes which qualify entries, i.e. state futurities, Shatner, Medallion, USEF Medal, novice, etc.

A Circuit High Point Trophies-

FIVE GAITED THREE GAITED FINE HARNESS

Open Open Open

Ladies Ladies Amateur

Amateur Amateur Junior

Junior Exhibitor Junior Exhibitor Three-Year-Old

Junior Horse Junior Horse Two-Year Old

Three-Year-Old Three-Year-Old

SADDLEBRED PARK SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION

Full Mane and Tail- Open
Full Mane and Tail-Amateur Park Pleasure Junior Horse 14 thru 1 7 Years
13 Years & Under
10 & Under Walk/Trot Only
ADULT 18 & OLDER

SHOW PLEASURE COUNTRY PLEASURE

Three Gaited 39 Years & Over Three Gaited 39 years & Over

Three Gaited 18 thru 38 Years Three Gaited 18 thru 38 Years

Three Gaited 14 thru 17 Years

Three Gaited 13 Years & Under Three Gaited 14 thru 17

Three Gaited Junior Horse Three Gaited 13 & Under

Three Gaited O/T/R Five Gaited

Five Gaited Driving

Driving Western

PLEASURE EQUITATION HARNESS PONY HACKNEY PONY

Adult 18 Years & Over Open/AMATEUR Open/Amateur

14 thru 17 Years Pleasure Driving

13 Years & Under

ROAD PONY ROAD HORSE

Open Open

Amateur Amateur

B Circuit High Point Trophies-

FIVE GAITED THREE GAITED SADDLESEAT EQUITATION

Open /Amateur Open /Amateur

SHOW PLEASURE
Three Gaited 18 Years & Over
Three Gaited 14 thru 17
Three Gaited 13 & Under
Three Gaited O/T/R
Driving
Five Gaited
COUNTRY PLEASURE
Three Gaited 18 Years & Over
Three Gaited 17 Years & Under
Three Gaited O/T/R
Driving
Five Gaited
Western
3 GTD CLASIC

AMATEUR OPEN HORSE
PLEASURE EQUITATION
18 Years & Over
14 thru 17 Years
13 Years & Under
Walk/Trot Only-10 & Under
THREE GAITED PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE
Show & Country Combined
HALTER/MODEL
Show and Country Combined
SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER
17 Years & Under