December 2019
April 2019
MHSA Featured Rider – Grace Parsons
By Anna Stanek
For Grace Parsons, riding has been a big part of her life since she was five years old. Parsons resides in Columbia, Missouri, where she rides with Brenda Benner. She started showing in MHSA’s Academy Program in Lead Line Walk/Trot as a 6-year old. At her young age, […]
March 2019
MHSA Scholarship Winner – Kynsee Fennel
By Anna Stanek
Starting this year, the Missouri Horse Shows Association (MHSA) now offers a scholarship each year to a junior exhibitor rider who is either a junior or senior in high school. The winner of the scholarship is chosen based off MHSA participation, demonstration of leadership, and scholastic achievement. After […]
MHSA Featured Rider – Robyn Armer
By Anna Stanek
For Robyn Armer, horses have been a lifetime passion. She has loved horses all her life and began riding at a young age. Her mom even used to joke that Robyn was born loving horses and whinnied before she spoke. Armer has been riding for over 65 years […]
February 2019
MHSA Featured Rider – Lily Callahan
By Anna Stanek
At the young age of 17, Lily Callahan is already making an impact in the Saddlebred world, showing how versatile the breed can be. She has shown Saddlebreds in eventing, hunt seat, western and saddle seat divisions. She has already accomplished […]
January 2019
2019 Silent Auction
In past years, one of our greatest fund raisers has been the Silent Auction held at the annual banquet, scheduled for February 16, 2019. This year we are again seeking individuals, barns, and organizations that are willing to donate an item for auction.
2019 MHSA Celebration of Champions awards luncheon
- The annual MHSA Celebration of Champions awards luncheon will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Holiday Inn Banquet Center in Columbia, Missouri (2200 I70 Drive SW).
- Please be aware that there are some time changes for 2019.
- Any questions contact: [email protected]
- SATURDAY SCHEDULE:
- 10:00 am Welcome, meet & greet
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MHSA Featured Riders – Anna and Abbey Clark
By Anna Stanek
For the Clark sisters, Anna and Abbey, horse back riding has been a passion they have been able to share with each other. It all started back when Anna went to her best friend Melissa’s 8th birthday pony party at Columbia Equestrian […]
August 2018
Meet Our Medallion Finalists – Haley Hildreth
Name – Haley Hildreth
Age – 16
Hometown – West Des Moines, Iowa
School – Waukee High School
Trainers – Jennifer and Louis Louw and Jonnie Surland
Stable – Louw Stables, Van Meter, Iowa
Horse’s Name – Rudolph Giuliani
Horse’s Nickname – Rudy
Horse’s Breed – American Saddlebred
Horse’s Owner – Louw Stables
Proud Parent – Lori Hildreth
Famous Quote or Inspiration – “If you were born with the weakness to fall, you […]
MHSA Saddleseat Medallion
The Saddleseat Medallion Finals will be held at the St. Louis National Charity Horse Show on Wednesday, September 26 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. In order to show in the Finals, a rider must be nominated in equitation with MHSA and have shown in one qualifying class in the 2018 […]