$1,500 MHSA Thoroughbred Invitational Classic

MHSA congratulates the following winners of the $1,500 MHSA Thoroughbred Invitational Classic:

1st – Serendipity – ridden by Renee Kidd – owned Emily Rea

2nd – Black Ops – ridden and owned by Cara McLean

3rd – Donzi – ridden and owned by Anissa Butler

4th – Truckee Gold – ridden and owned by Terry West

5th – Patrick Star – ridden and owned by Terry West

6th – Tax Audit – ridden by Kassidy Kohland – owned by Karin Immerman

7th – Beam Me Up – ridden by Missy Green – owned by Marsha Herbert

8th – Cloud Nine – ridden by Holly Lohmann – owned by Barbara Cohen

 

 

Gittings Horsemanship Finals Winner

MHSA congratulates the following winners:

2024 MHSA Gittings Horsemanship Final Winner

Samantha Bourque

MHSA congratulation Samantha Bourque trained by Kim Williams as the winner of the winner Gittings Horsemanship Final at the WIHS Regional Horse Show and Zone 3 Finals.

2024 Gittings Horsemanship Final Results:

1st Samantha Bourque

2nd Carrie Murray

3rd Kelley Rose Abell

4th Alexandra Haley Meehan

5th Haven Harrison

6th Sarah Howard

7th Martha Morales

8th Addison McMillian

Best Turned-Out Award – Jentle ridden by Sanaa Chappelle

Sportsmanship Award – Alexandra Haley Meehan

 

2024 MHSA Year End Awards Banquet Invitation

2024 MHSA Year End Awards Banquet Invitation

We hope that you can join us for the 2024 MHSA Year End Awards Banquet held on Saturday, November 30th, 202, at The Crown Plaza Annapolis.  Please RSVP to the banquet invitation no later than November 15th by clicking on the link below:

The Maryland Horse Shows Association 2024 Year End Awards Banquet & Silent Auction (google.com)

Banquet price per person if paying by cash/check:

$85 for Adults

$45 for Children (age 12 & under)

Please send your year-end awards banquet payments to:

MHSA

PO Box 127

Hampstead, MD 21074

Banquet price per person if you are paying by credit card/PayPal

$90 for Adults

$50 for Children (age 12 & under)

Please contact Jessica Schindler, MHSA Secretary at secretary@mdhsa.org if you plan to pay by credit card or PayPal.

MHSA Medal Finals Winners at Maryland Horse and Pony Show

MHSA congratulates the following winners!

2024 MHSA Junior Hunt Seat on Horse Medal Final Winner

 Addison Huffman

MHSA congratulates Addison Huffman trained by Selina Petronelli as the winner of the MHSA Junior Hunt Seat on Horses Medal Final at the Maryland Horse and Pony Show held at The Prince George’s Equestrian Center.

2024 MHSA Junior on Horses Hunt Seat Medal Final Results:

1st Addison Huffman

2nd Ella Tarumianz

3rd Julia Babington

4th Lila McDonald

5th Addison McMillan

6th Ava Sleeme

7th Eleanor Green

8th Martha Morales

Best Turned-Out Award – Balou Point ridden by Ava Sleeme

Sportsmanship Award – Taylor Ward

 

2024 MHSA Junior on Flat Medal Final Winner Addison McMillan

MHSA congratulates Addison McMillan trained by Brittany Purnell as the winner of the MHSA Junior on Flat Medal Final at the Maryland Horse and Pony Show held at The Prince George’s Equestrian Center.

2024 MHSA Junior on the Flat Medal Final Results:

1st Addison McMillan

2nd Sarah Howard

3rd Lila McDonald

4th Julia Babington

5th Addison Huffman

6th Alexandra Haley Meehan

7th Katie Nelson

8th Michael Miller

 

2023 MHSA Year End Banquet RSVP

2023 MHSA Year End Awards Banquet Invitation

We hope that you can join us for the 2023 MHSA Year End Awards Banquet held on Saturday, November 25th, 2023, at M&T Bank Stadium (Raven’s Stadium) starting at 6pm – 10pm. Please RSVP to the banquet invitation no later than November 10th by clicking on the link below:

The Maryland Horse Shows Association 2023 Year End Awards Banquet & Silent Auction (google.com)

Banquet price per person if paying by cash/check:

$85 for Adults

$45 for Children (age 12 & under)

Please send your year-end awards banquet payments to:

MHSA

PO Box 127

Hampstead, MD 21074

Banquet price per person if you are paying by credit card/PayPal

$90 for Adults

$50 for Children (age 12 & under)

Please contact Jessica Schindler, MHSA Secretary at secretary@mdhsa.org if you plan to pay by credit card or PayPal.

Year End Award Banquet Details:

  • Check in starts at 6pm
  • Hors d’oeurves and Cocktail Hour from 6:00 – 6:30pm
  • Silent Auction begins at 6:30pm – 9:15pm
  • Buffett Style Dinner from 6:30pm – 8:00pm
  • Dessert from 8:30pm – 10pm
  • Cash Bar
  • Awards Presentation starts at 7pm
  • Tickets paid by cash/checks are $85 for adults and $45 for children under 12
  • Tickets paid by credit card/PayPal are $90 for adults and $50 for children under 12
  • RSVPs and all ticket payments due by Friday, November 10th….no exceptions!!!
  • NO PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR!!!!

2022 MHSA Banquet RSVP

MHSA 2022 Year-End Awards Banquet
Mark your calendars as MHSA is excited to announce that the 2022 MHSA Year End Awards Banquet will be held in person at the beautiful Vignon Manor Farm on the evening on Saturday, November 26th from 4pm – 8pm. Banquet invitations will be sent out via email at the beginning of October and banquet RSVP’s will be due by November 7th.
Please click on the link below to RSVP to the 2022 MHSA Year-End Banquet:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3IN8DmI-sZvsjEGV0CtaRqeuB6H_572fmtUCXf6vcViN_yg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Year-End Awards Banquet Event Details:
  • Check in starts at 4pm
  • Hors d’oeurves and Cocktail Hour from 4pm – 5pm
  • Silent Auction from 4pm – 7:15pm
  • Buffet Style Dinner catered by Lib’s Grill starting at 4:45pm
  • Cash Bar
  • Award presentation starts at 5pm
  • Tickets – $55 for adults and $40 for children under 10
Hotel Recommendations:
  • Hilton Garden Inn Aberdeen
  • Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen
  • Fairfield Inn and Suites Aberdeen
  • Marriott Courtyar

MHSA Horsemanship Contest

MHSA Horsemanship Contest
MHSA will be holding a horsemanship contest during the WIHS Local Weekend Show held at Morven Park October 20 – 23, 2022. The contest will be two phases which will include a written test on Friday evening, October 21st and then a hands-on horse practicum on Saturday morning, October 22nd. There will be three age groups consisting of a young juniors, older juniors, and adults and awards will be presented on Saturday afternoon, October 22nd. In order to sign up for the contest please contact Justine Powers-Jarvis.

MHSA 2022 Year End Awards Banquet and Silent Auction

MHSA 2022 Year-End Awards Banquet
Mark your calendars as MHSA is excited to announce that the 2022 MHSA Year End Awards Banquet will be held in person at the beautiful Vignon Manor Farm on the evening on Saturday, November 26th from 4pm – 8pm. Banquet invitations will be sent out via email at the beginning of October and banquet RSVP’s will be due by November 7th.
Year-End Awards Banquet Event Details:
  • Check in starts at 4pm
  • Hors d’oeurves and Cocktail Hour from 4pm – 5pm
  • Silent Auction from 4pm – 7:15pm
  • Buffet Style Dinner catered by Lib’s Grill starting at 4:45pm
  • Cash Bar
  • Award presentation starts at 5pm
  • Tickets – $55 for adults and $40 for children under 10
Hotel Recommendations:
  • Hilton Garden Inn Aberdeen
  • Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen
  • Fairfield Inn and Suites Aberdeen
  • Marriott Courtyard
2022 MHSA Silent Auction
The MHSA will be hosting an in person silent auction at the MHSA Year End Awards banquet at Vignon Manor Farm. MHSA is seeking items that are attractive to horse show-goers and their family members. MHSA uses the fund generated from the silent auction to assist with annual educational programs such as the judges clinic, year-end medal finals, and the year-end banquet. All donations to the MHSA are tax deductible. Examples of donations are: baskets of items, equestrian items, sporting tickets or memorabilia, trips or outings, gift certificates, jewelry, artwork, etc. Please contact the MHSA Secretary if you are interested in donating to the MHSA Silent Auction.

Elizabeth Solter Emerging Athlete Award

Elizabeth Solter Emerging Athlete Award
The Elizabeth Solter Emerging Athlete award is awarded to a dedicated and knowledgeable young rider (USEF horse show age 15-30) who has demonstrated the enthusiasm, work ethic and aptitude necessary for success as a horseman. The award winner will be someone who has a future as a rider in the sport, as well as a successful horseman who is viewed as a “good sport” among his/her peers. Applications to be accepted from the MHSA general membership. An application can be filled out as a nomination by someone else, or behalf of a MHSA member. The winner will be chosen by a committee appointed by the MHSA President. The award will be given at the annual MHSA Awards Banquet. The deadline for the application is October 1, 2022 and send to secretary@mdhsa.org.

Glena Wirtanen Horsemanship Award

The Glena Wirtanen Horsemanship Award
Once again MHSA will be honoring legendary horsewoman, Glena Wirtanen, through the MHSA Glean Wirtanen Horsemanship Award. The Glena Wirtanen Horsemanship award will be awarded each year to the MHSA member who exemplifies outstanding horsemanship skills through integrity, empathy, and extensive knowledge of horse welfare and safety, and acts as a positive role model and advocate of horsemanship in the community. The recipient to be chosen through nominations and selection committee. The deadline for the Glena Wirtanen Horsemanship Award nomination is October 1, 2022. Please email the nomination to the secretary@mdhsa.org by the deadline.