Annual Awards

image009 For many in the equestrian community, mid-winter brings little opportunity for riding and driving since most of our time is spent ensuring that our four-legged friends have plenty of hay and water to get through the cold and sometimes inclement weather.  During the winter months, at its annual meeting and banquet, MHSA takes the opportunity to celebrate our champions, to relive some of those once-in-a-lifetime moments, and to refresh and recharge as a community of equestrians.  For one day, usually in late January, we gather in Columbia,  to discuss current issues, to ensure that proposed rules meet the needs of the membership, and, of course, to re-connect with friends from around the region.  And, to top the celebration off, we congratulate equestrians, young and old, for their accomplishments in the past year and recognize those accomplishments with gorgeous tri-color ribbons and lovely awards.  The awards have ranged from horse coolers and dress sheets, to halters, to director’s chairs, to the most recent award–etched wooden groom boxes.  

The MHSA Perpetual Trophies

MHSA Perpetual TrophiesMHSA Perpetual Trophies are on display at the Boone County Historical Society. The museum is located at 3801 Ponderosa St, Columbia MO. The museum is open Thursday through Sunday, from 12:30 to 4:30pm, and Saturdays from 9:30 am through 4:30pm. If you have questions about the Museum and Galleries, or would like additional information, call the Museum and Galleries at 573-443-8936

 

 

Ashley Re Curl Perpetual Trophy

The Ashley Re’ Curl Memorial Trophy

MHSA Senior Saddle Seat Medallion Champion

The Ashley Re’ Curl Perpetual Trophy is presented to the MHSA Senior Saddle Seat Medallion Champion.

THE RUTH PALMER MEMORIAL TROPHY

The Ruth Palmer Memorial Trophy

High Point Saddle Seat Equitation Rider

The Ruth Palmer Memorial Trophy is presented to the MHSA Junior exhibitor who has earned the most points in Equitation.

THE JANIAN’S MIDSUMMER KNIGHT TROPHY

The Janian’s Midsummer Knight Trophy

MHSA Senior Stock Seat Medallion Champion

The Janian Midsummer Knight Perpetual Trophy is presented to the MHSA Senior Stock Seat Medallion Champion.

THE JEFF SHIKLES MEMORIAL TROPHY

The Jeff Shikles Memorial Trophy

Lifetime Achievement/Distinguished Service

The Jeff Shikles Memorial Distinguished Service Award is presented annually in recognition of a lifetime of distinguished service to the Missouri equine community.

This award represents the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the Missouri Horse Shows Association.

THE RITA DIEKROEGER PERPETUAL TROPHY

The Rita Diekroeger Perpetual Trophy

ASB Amateur Senior High Point Exhibitor

The Rita Diekroeger Perpetual Trophy is presented to the Senior MHSA exhibitor, 50 years of age or over, who has earned the most points showing an American Saddlebred

Other MHSA Perpetual Trophies

Other Perpetual Trophies:

The Otis & Bee Brown Memorial Trophy is presented to the MHSA Senior Hunt Seat Medallion Champion.

The Scott Haines Perpetual Trophy is presented to the MHSA Junior Saddle Seat Medallion Champion.

The Sir Love A Lot Perpetual Trophy is presented to the MHSA Junior Stock Seat Medallion Champion.

Other Perpetual Trophies Not Pictured:

The HH Autograph Memorial High Point Arabian Horse Award is presented to the MHSA Arabian horse that has accumulated the most points during the show season.

The Scott Haines Perpetual Trophy is presented to the MHSA Junior Hunt Seat Medallion Champion

MHSA School Horse Hall of Fame

In 2005 the Missouri Horse Shows Association established the MHSA School Horse Hall of Fame. The yearly recognition was to emphasize the important role that lesson horses play in the development of riders, and to acknowledge wonderful examples of how these equine partners aid trainers to shape the riders we have all become. It was decided that prior to the annual Celebration of Champions Banquet & Awards each year, when we recognize the outstanding horses and riders of the previous season, that MHSA would also open nominations up for consideration for this honor. Barns, students, and members are able to nominate their favorite lesson horse for the School Horse of the Year, to then be inducted and have a permanent place in the MHSA School Horse Hall of Fame.

We are proud to recognize these outstanding horses who have taught generations to love riding through their patience, their wisdom, and their ability to touch our hearts.