AMHA AwArds ProgrAMs

open Competition & Pathways

Photo © Cindy Dietz

AMHA oPen CoMPetition ProgrAMOpen competition showcases some of the Morgan breed’s best ambassadors and as a promotional tool it can’t be beat. Sur-veys show that most new Morgan owners discover the breed through friends and seeing Morgans compete at open event.

Don’t let your hard world and success go unnoticed! Wheth-er you are competing for your own accomplishment or to promote your business, if your Morgan is showing open, it belongs in the AMHA Open Competition Program.

“Finding the right words to describe my feelings when I received our Open Competition award at the AMHA Convention is a difficult task. To simply say thank you is not adequate. The pro-gram you structured and coordinated, the words used in the presentation, were unforgettable. The standing ovation was not anticipated and was shocking—thrilling! We left with warm and fuzzy feelings and a glow for me which seems like it will never fade! All because of a great little Morgan horse!”

-Stayner Haller

AMHA PAtHwAys ProgrAMWhether you enjoy trail riding, training, or working the farm with your Morgans, your time counts in the AMHA Pathways Program. As a Pathways member you are one of the breed’s best representatives, promoting the Morgan’s suitability for any job, be it work or play. In Pathways, you are recognized for the time you spend riding or driving your Morgan in a non-competitive setting. Eighty percent of Morgan owners report enjoying their Morgans this way! If you are one of these peo-ple, the Pathways Program was designed for you!

“Pathways is a great way to get yourself out enjoying your Morgans.”

-Carole Mercer, Oregon

“Keep up the good work for all of us who own and cherish our Morgan in a quiet way.”

-Deborah Scates, Michigan

“What a good idea this program is! Keeping track of hours is a great incentive for me to keep riding my mare all year long, as well as looking for new places to ride.”

-Ann Paquin, New Hampshire

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wHo CAn Join?Pathways is open to anyone who rides or drives their Morgans in a non-competitive setting.• You must be an AMHA member.• You must pay an individual yearly fee of $15.

wHAt Hours Count?Time spent riding/driving your Morgans in a non-compet-itive setting.

Hours inClude:• Pleasure Trail Rides.• Training/Lesson Time.• Time on non-competitive group trail rides or drives.• Time spent conditioning, working, or enjoying Morgans under saddle or driving.

not inCluded:• Time spent showing, grooming, and on competitive rides.• Time spent at exhibitions or shows for which you are paid.

AwArds:New members receive a welcome gift followed by spe-cial certificates, badges, and awards as hours are accrued to reach each award level. Prizes such as leather halters, sweatshirts, and water bottles are just a few of the fantas-tic recognition gifts.

AwArd levels

guidelines1. Horses must be registered Morgans.2. Riders must be AMHA members for each year hours

are logged.3. You must pay a yearly fee of $15.4. The Morgan’s registered name and number must be

included on the log sheet.5. Once you are registered in the program, there is no limit

to the amount of time taken to achieve award hours.6. More than one Morgan may be ridden for overall hours.7. Awards are based on hours logged.

75 Hours150 Hours300 Hours

500 Hours1,000 Hours1,500 Hours

2,000 Hours3,500 Hours5,000 Hours

BronzesilvergoldPlatinum

30 points

120 points

300 points

30 points

90 points

150 points

30 points

60 points

100 points

150 points

500 miles

1,500 miles

3,000 miles

500 miles

1,500 miles

2,000 miles

3,000 miles

40 points

120 points

160 points

300 points

Training, First & Second

Third & Fourth Levels

FEI Levels

showCarriage driving

working western endurance

Competitive trail eventing dressage

yeAr-end AwArdThe Year-End Award recognizes horses compiling the most points in each division during the year. Awards are presented in each division, first through sixth place. Additionally, awards are given to the overall high score junior exhibitors in five divisions. The champions in each division are recognized at the annual AMHA Awards Luncheon. Awards for those unable to attend are mailed after the luncheon. The divisions are:

i. oPen sHows (AwArds in nine divisions)

A. In-Hand B. English Pleasure (includes English and hunter pleasure,

road hack, bridle path hack, hunter hack, and saddle seat pleasure).

C. Western Pleasure D. Pleasure Driving E. Hunter/Jumper (includes hunter divisions with at least

one class over fences, and jumper classes). F. Equitation (includes all seats). G. Trail (English and western). H. Showmanship I. General (includes all other classes not listed above, in-

cluding the following: park, games, roadster, races, work-ing western [non-sanctioned events], gaited, some Dres-sage classes judged by non-USEF officials, etc).

ii. CoMPetitive trAil riding And driving A. Limited Distance B. Medium Distance C. Extended Distance D. Novice/Competitive Pleasure

iii. endurAnCe trAil riding A. General B. Limited Distance

MorgAn MedAllion AwArdsSpecially designed medallions are presented to each Morgan that meets the Medallion requirements.

Horses may take as many years as they need to earn the required points or miles. Medallions are presented at the end of the year. A horse may only win one Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Medallion in each of the seven divisions.

iv. dressAge (AwArds At eACH level)

v. working western A. Sanctioned (Reining, Cutting, Team Penning, Roping, Reining/Working Cowhorse, Cowboy Mounted Shooting). B. Unsanctioned (Reining, Cutting, Team Penning, Roping, Reining/Working Cowhorse, Cowboy Mounted Shooting).

vi. eventing

vii. CArriAge (AwArds in two divisions)

A. Carriage Pleasure Shows 1. Single 2. Pair 3. Multiple B. Combined Driving Events 1. Single 2. Pair 3. Multiple

Junior exHiBitor yeAr-end

A. Beginner DressageB. Training LevelC. First LevelD. Second LevelE. Third Level

F. Fourth LevelG. Prix St. GeorgesH. Intermediare II. Intermediare IIJ. Grand Prix

A. CarriageB. ShowC. Competitive Trail

D. DressageE. Eventing