Points & Standings: Explained
Your guide to how points are tracked, verified, and celebrated each season.
How the Points System Works
MHJA points go through a three-step process before they ever appear on the Current Standings page.
COLLECT
Points are received from MHJA-recognized horse shows.
VERIFY
Points chair audits results for accuracy & division compliance.
PUBLISH
Verified results appear on Current Standings page.
Earning Points
MHJA follows USEF/USHJA guidelines to ensure fairness and consistency across all sections.
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Points are awarded based on the number of entries in each class and placing. Each division must meet MHJA’s minimum entry requirements to qualify for year-end awards.
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Points follow the USEF/USHJA structure and are calculated according to the table of classes and placings for MHJA-recognized jumper divisions.
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Equitation points are based on individual rider performance in MHJA-recognized Equitation divisions, including Medal and Mini Medal classes.
Year-End Awards
Points Committee finalizes standings after all recognized shows conclude.
Champions and reserves are contacted for photo submissions for the MHJA Newsletter and The Chronicle of the Horse.
Perpetual trophies are collected and engraved before the banquet.
Awards are presented at the MHJA Banquet each winter.
At the end of each season, MHJA celebrates excellence across all divisions. Finalized standings determine our Champion, Reserve Champion, and Special Award recipients, recognized at the annual Year-End Awards Banquet.
POINTS: Quick Facts
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Usually every 3–4 weeks during show season. Final standings are posted in early December.
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Email the Points Chair to confirm updates so all results link correctly.
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No. Only MHJA-recognized or USEF/USHJA shows are eligible.
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Within two weeks of the final standings posting date.
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