Join the NSHA
The North Shore Horseman’s Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting interest and education in horsemanship. The NSHA offers a series of Hunter and Pleasure horse shows with year-end awards in over 65 divisions with many
special awards.
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Rules for annual awards
1. All horses/ponies competing in performance classes must be owned or leased by a member, whose current dues are paid, in order to accumulate points. In addition, leased horses/ponies must have a current NSHA lease form on file with the NSHA in order to accumulate points. All exhibitors competing in equitation classes must be a member whose current dues are paid, in order to accumulate points. Points for the NSHA Annual Awards will accrue only from the time membership dues are RECEIVED by the Show Secretary or Treasurer. NOTE: Children of Family Memberships must adhere to the rules of the USA EQ. regarding Junior status.
2. Riders in all events, unless otherwise specified, may be either amateur or professional and are eligible for points, provided their current dues are paid.
3. Points shall be accumulated only during NSHA sponsored point shows according to published schedule.
4. There will be a championship trophy, reserve ribbon, and third and fourth ribbons presented to the competitors accumulating the most points in each respective division at the end of the season.
5. In order for a class or division to be eligible for an Annual Award, it must have been offered and run in more than half the number of shows offered.
6. Each competing horse, pony, or rider (in equitation classes) must show in the SAME point class in at least ONE MORE show than HALF the number of point shows offered and run to be eligible for Annual Awards. Example: If five (5) shows are offered and run, one must compete in at least three (3). Exception: If Management cancels a show after it has begun, then the horse/pony or rider will still receive credit for attendance at that show, provided they have completed an entry form and a number has been assigned. Limited Equitation/Pleasure: Any rider qualifying out of a limited equitation or pleasure division/class (examples: maiden equitation, novice equitation, limit equitation, limit pleasure) shall receive their accrued year-end points in that division/class, provided they continue to compete in at least one more than half the number of point shows offered and run as described above.
7. It will be the duty of the Show Committee to determine the eligibility of all competitors.
8. Questions and protests will be referred to the Show Committee whose decision is final.
9. Points will be scored as follows, regardless of Show Classification:
Placing
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Regular Classes
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Stake Classes
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First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth |
8
6
5
4
3
2 |
16
12
10
8
6
4 |
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