Welcome!
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 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 USEF shows. "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.
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Congratulations 2022 Medal Champions!
Regular Member Medal Champions
Open Junior Medal: Alexis N. Clark
Open Adult Medal: Alexis A. Schwarz
Limit Junior Medal: Skylar M. Overbeck
Limit Adult Medal: Amy Wayne
Young Riders Medal: Allison Gulas
Low Children’s Medal: Cara N. Wolf
Low Adult Medal: Elizabeth Lillard
C Circuit Medal Champions
Intermediate Junior Medal - Julia R. Lipari
Intermediate Adult Medal - Linda R. Theodore
Junior/Adult Mini Medal - Brenna Culver
Pony Medal Champions
Children's Pony Medal - Gabby Renyolds
Pony Mini Medal - Gabby Renyolds
Congratulations 2022 Sportsmanship Award Winners!
ADULT - Elizabeth Lillard JUNIOR - Hannah Loraine
Congratulations 2022 Horsemanship Award Winner!
Kaitlyn Scripter
Congratulations 2022 Scholarship Winners!
Claire Summers Alexis Clark
Canter for the Cure Scholarship: Courtney Lestock
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.