Merit Award Program

Register your Gypsy today for the 2013 Merit Award Program (MAP)!

BlueRibbonGHRAThe Merit Award Program is open to GHRA registered horses owned by current GHRA members in good standing. Current program runs from Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013. Points may be earned at any show or event regardless of Society. Only actual placing will count towards Merit Award totals, special awards are not eligible. All results will be verified, any falsified results will result in disqualification and entry fee will be forfeited. The Merit Award Ceremony & Social Evening takes place during Annual Meeting.


Entry Fee: $20 per horse

Merit Awards are given in each of the sections below and for each event:

  • Section A ~ under 14.2 hh
  • Section B ~ 14.2 hh and over
  • Section C ~ Crossbred (one parent must be full blood Gypsy Horse/Cob)...


Categories:

1. Halter Classes - Sex, age, color, etc.

2. Performance Classes - Driving, Jumping, Utility, Dressage, Trail, etc.

3. Exhibitions - Parades, sponsored trail rides, exhibitions


Points System:

Category 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
1 200 150 100 75 50 25
2 200 150 100 75 50 25
3 100

 

Champion Points Achievement Scale:

  • Reserve Champion - 50 pts
  • Championhsip - 100 pts
  • Reserve Grand - 150 pts
  • Grand Championship - 200 pts


MAP Application Instructions:

Fill out Map registration application completely. Submit application with check for the applicable fee, payable to GHRA for each horse you are registering for the 2013 Merit Award Program. Only one horse may be included on each application. Additional copies of the application may be made, as needed.

Upon receipt of your MAP application, GHRA will forward Point Verification records to submit following each event you enter and a Personal Record for you to keep track of your placings.

Point Verification Form
Enter results onto Point Verification Form at each show or event. Complete all category boxes including the class name & number. Be sure to include the Show Secretary’s name and phone number as results must be verified to count towards Awards. Obtain Secretary’s signature for each placing. Mail results, delivery verified, to the MAP Secretary at GHRA within 10 days after the show or event.

Personal Record
A Personal Record card is provided to each registrant, which includes the MAP rules, award categories & point system. Space is provided on the back of the card to allow participant to enter information on all events attended throughout the year. Please do not send to GHRA.

Downloads & Forms:

MAP Instructions
MAP Application
MAP Personal Record
MAP Point Verification Form

 

View Past Winners

2011 Merit Award Winners

2010 Merit Award Winners

2008/2009 Merit Award Winners

2007 Merit Award Winners

2006 Merit Award Winners

2005 Merit Award Winners

2004 Merit Award Winners