FAQ'S
No you don't. Anybody can take out a membership.
For more information or to purchase/renew, See link below.
https://www.manitobahunterjumper.com/shop
No, you cannot. For both the owner and rider; Manitoba Horse Council (MHC) and MHJA memberships are required at all shows and events. Equine Canada (EC) Sport Licenses and EC Horse Recording and MHJA Memberships are required for rated shows (See below).
The difference between Gold, Silver, Bronze and Schooling shows are based on EC ratings.
Schooling: Manitoba Horse Council (MHC) membership required and MHJA Heritage Membership.
Bronze: MHC, MHJA Junior or Senior Membership and Equine Canada (EC) Bronze License are required.
Silver & Gold: MHC, MHJA, Silver/Gold EC License and Horse Recordings are required.
For memberships and info, see below links.
https://www.equestrian.ca/programs-services/licences
https://www.equestrian.ca/programs-services/horseid
https://manitobahorsecouncil.ca/Member-Benefits
MHC memberships are required to compete at all MHJA events. EC (Equestrian Canada) sanctioned shows require competitors to have the appropriate level of sport license. MHJA memberships are required for all shows.
Please contact the Manitoba Horse Council: www.manitobahorsecouncil.ca
Please contact our Sponsorship Chair, Nicole Boonstra
See link below.
Yes, with the purchase of a full membership the volunteer requirement must be completed or payment is required.
If you would like to only do one show, there is a temporary membership valid for one show only which can be purchased/added to your show bill on ShowGroundsLive which does not have a volunteer requirement and you will not be eligible for any year end awards.
No, the $100 deposit is non refundable and the office and stall fee must still be paid.
The difference between hunters and jumpers is best summarized as subjectivity vs. objectivity. Hunters are judged subjectively, by a human. Judges place horse and rider pairs based on rider ability, horse ability, and style. Jumpers however, are judged objectively, against the clock with faults such as knock downs and refusals added to the score.