Michigan Hunter Jumper Association
39 Years of Quality Hunter Jumper Horse Shows
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Click here to read the revised MHJA Code of Conduct

The mission of the Michigan Hunter-Jumper Association (MHJA) is to enhance and stimulate the sport of riding and showing Hunters and Jumpers in Michigan. The MHJA works to provide uniform standards for all Association shows which establish safe, consistent, and fair competition. The MHJA not only encourages each exhibitor to perform to the best of their ability, it also encourages exhibitors and spectators to demonstrate good sportsmanship.

The MHJA show season begins on October 1 and extends through September 30. Individual championships are awarded in all MHJA divisions at each horse show. In addition, members and recorded horses may earn points throughout the MHJA season towards annual championship awards in each MHJA division.

The MHJA provides for three levels of competition. Regular Member shows, also known as the "B-Circuit" shows, are the highest level of competition the MHJA offers. Some exhibitors use the Regular Member shows to prepare for competition in nationally recognized American Horse Show Association shows, also known as the USEF or "A-Circuit". "C-Circuit" shows provide a good starting point for novice exhibitors. This competition is designed to encourage exhibitors to develop the skill and confidence they will need when they move on to compete at the more advanced levels. Pony Circuit shows provide an environment where ponies compete according to their height and experience. Classes are especially designed for the younger rider.


People/Farms/Businesses Who Want to Become Donor Sponsors - We are looking for Donor Sponsors for newsletters, banquet program, banquet decorations, banquet refreshments, banquet ribbons, and door prizes. Your donation is tax deductible. Please send an email through "Contact Us" or phone 248-236-9940.

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2011 Regular Member Medal Champions!

Open Junior Medal - Ashley Mariucci

Open Adult Medal - Madeline Cooley

Limit Junior Medal - Bethany Ockwell

Limit Adult Medal - Jessica Kovl

Young Riders Medal - Sarah Stormzand

MHJA Low Adult Medal - Kayda Focht

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2011 C Circuit Medal Champions!

Intermediate Junior Medal - Morgan Rose

Intermediate Adult Medal - Amanda Rall

MHJA Junior/Adult Mini Medal - Kelsey Spence

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2011 Pony Medal Champion!

Pony Medal - Marika Vreeken

Pony Mini Medal - Ila Zielke


CONGRATULATIONS to the annual Sportsmanship Award Winners!

ADULT - Patty Saunders        JUNIOR - Josilyn Roberts


CONGRATULATIONS to the annual MHJA Scholarship Winners!

Jamie Galbraith        Anne Waldo

Scholarship Donations

The MHJA is proud to announce our government classification as a 501(c)3 charity, which permits us to offer you a tax exemption for your donation to our scholarship fund. Donations will be accumulated in a separate account and 100% of this money will be used for scholarships. The MHJA will continue to donate money to this fund each year and we hope to add donations from members and businesses. The MHJA is pleased to help further the college education of our Junior and Adult members and we hope you will all join us in this opportunity. Individuals or businesses may donate in many ways, for example in their name, in memory of a person or horse, or anonymously.

All contributors will receive a tax exempt letter from the MHJA for their tax records.


Annual Championships

To be eligible for the Annual Championship the following conditions must be met:

  • Equitation Division - Riders must be current season MHJA Members.
  • Hunter and Jumper Divisions - Horses and Ponies must be recorded with the MHJA each year and the owner must be a current season MHJA member.