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MHSA Medallion Application

Medallion Equitation Program

2023-2024 Horse Show Medallion Workout Pattern

Saddle Seat Workout

MHSA is proud to support the Junior Exhibitor. In 1983, MHSA began its Medallion Equitation Program. Nominated equitation riders compete throughout the year in Saddle Seat and in Junior and Adult Hunt Seat MHSA Medallion Classes. Saddle Seat Riders must compete in at least one qualifying class in order to be eligible to compete in the Finals, held each year at a designated show, while the Hunt Seat Riders participate in a year-long high point competition.

****Please note that as of the 2024 Competition Year, due to lack of participation, the MHSA STOCK SEAT Medallion classes and Final have been suspended. At such time as Stock Seat Equitation and/or Western Equitation classes are added and filled at MHSA Member shows, the MHSA Stock Seat Medallion qualifiers and Finals may be -re-started, at exhibitors’ and show managers’ requests.****

 

MHSA Medallion Equitation Program

MHSA Junior Hunt Seat Medallion Class is open to Junior members of the MHSA. In order to
qualify for the year end award, the rider must be eligible to participate that year. Contestants
must be members of the MHSA prior to the class. Only one competitor may ride a horse. In order
to consider a class filled, at least 2 competitors must complete the course. Points will be awarded
on a 6, 5, 3, 2, 1, ½, ½ basis. All classes are to be judged according to the USEF rulebook
Equitation Specifications. Medallions will be presented to the winner of each class that is
completed. Course and Judging Specifications: To be shown over a course of not less than 8
obstacles at 2’6” with spreads not to exceed 2’9”. The course must include at least one
combination, one oxer, and two changes of direction (changes of lead) after the first fence. A test
of the top four competitors, if available, are required and will be assigned at the judge’s
discretion. Classes are judged on seat and hands, guidance and control throughout. Jumping
faults of the mount do not count. A fall of horse or rider or three disobediences shall eliminate a
contender.

MHSA Adult Hunt Seat Medallion Class is open to Adult members of the MHSA. Contestants must be members of the MHSA prior to the class. A horse can be ridden only once. In order to consider a class filled, at least 2 competitors must complete the course. Points will be awarded on a 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ½, ½ basis. All classes are to be judged according to the USEF rulebook Equitation specifications. Medallions will be presented to the winner of each class that is completed. Course and Judging Specifications: To be shown over a course of not less than 8 obstacles at 2’6” with spreads not to exceed 2’9”. The course must include at least one combination, one oxer, and two changes of direction (changes of lead) after the first fence. A test of the top four competitors, if available, are required and will be assigned at the judge’s discretion. Classes are judged on seat and hands, guidance and control throughout. Jumping faults of the mount do not count. A fall of horse or rider or three disobediences shall eliminate a contender. Show management may combine the Junior and Adult Medallion classes if there are less than 2 riders in each class.

The MHSA Saddle Seat Medallion classes are open to all current MHSA members who are 17 years of age and younger, and are nominated in MHSA Equitation. A first place win in an MHSA Medallion class shall NOT prohibit the rider from competing in the class for the rest of the show season. A class is considered filled, even with just one rider. Exhibitors may ride a mare or gelding of any breed. Riders will be judged on the rail at a walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring. A workout, chosen from those approved by MHSA must be given to the top riders in the class, and be posted one hour before the show begins. At least four exhibitors will be asked to do the pattern. However, all riders may be asked to perform the pattern. An MHSA Medallion will be presented to the winner of each class.

The MHSA Saddle Seat Medallion Finals Competition is held at the end of the show year at a designated horse show. Riders must have shown at least once during the current show year in a qualifying class. Finals will be held only if there are at least three riders qualified. Should less than three riders qualify, no finals will be held and points will revert to year end awards at the Celebration of Champions. Exhibitors may ride a mare or gelding of any breed. No preference should be shown between a clipped mane and tail horse or a pleasure horse. The workout pattern will be of Judge’s Choice. The winner of the Saddle Seat Medallion Finals will be presented the MHSA Scott Haines Perpetual Trophy. The Champion, Reserve Champion, and 13-and-Under Champion will be recognized. Top Ten Ribbons will be awarded.

MHSA Stock and Saddle Seat Medallion

MHSA Stock and Saddle Seat Medallion

For more information, please contact:

Lucy Rangel
816-674-7475
[email protected]