2023 MHSA Year End Banquet RSVP

2023 MHSA Year End Awards Banquet Invitation

We hope that you can join us for the 2023 MHSA Year End Awards Banquet held on Saturday, November 25th, 2023, at M&T Bank Stadium (Raven’s Stadium) starting at 6pm – 10pm. Please RSVP to the banquet invitation no later than November 10th by clicking on the link below:

The Maryland Horse Shows Association 2023 Year End Awards Banquet & Silent Auction (google.com)

Banquet price per person if paying by cash/check:

$85 for Adults

$45 for Children (age 12 & under)

Please send your year-end awards banquet payments to:

MHSA

PO Box 127

Hampstead, MD 21074

Banquet price per person if you are paying by credit card/PayPal

$90 for Adults

$50 for Children (age 12 & under)

Please contact Jessica Schindler, MHSA Secretary at secretary@mdhsa.org if you plan to pay by credit card or PayPal.

Year End Award Banquet Details:

  • Check in starts at 6pm
  • Hors d’oeurves and Cocktail Hour from 6:00 – 6:30pm
  • Silent Auction begins at 6:30pm – 9:15pm
  • Buffett Style Dinner from 6:30pm – 8:00pm
  • Dessert from 8:30pm – 10pm
  • Cash Bar
  • Awards Presentation starts at 7pm
  • Tickets paid by cash/checks are $85 for adults and $45 for children under 12
  • Tickets paid by credit card/PayPal are $90 for adults and $50 for children under 12
  • RSVPs and all ticket payments due by Friday, November 10th….no exceptions!!!
  • NO PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR!!!!

2022 MHSA Banquet RSVP

MHSA 2022 Year-End Awards Banquet
Mark your calendars as MHSA is excited to announce that the 2022 MHSA Year End Awards Banquet will be held in person at the beautiful Vignon Manor Farm on the evening on Saturday, November 26th from 4pm – 8pm. Banquet invitations will be sent out via email at the beginning of October and banquet RSVP’s will be due by November 7th.
Please click on the link below to RSVP to the 2022 MHSA Year-End Banquet:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3IN8DmI-sZvsjEGV0CtaRqeuB6H_572fmtUCXf6vcViN_yg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Year-End Awards Banquet Event Details:
  • Check in starts at 4pm
  • Hors d’oeurves and Cocktail Hour from 4pm – 5pm
  • Silent Auction from 4pm – 7:15pm
  • Buffet Style Dinner catered by Lib’s Grill starting at 4:45pm
  • Cash Bar
  • Award presentation starts at 5pm
  • Tickets – $55 for adults and $40 for children under 10
Hotel Recommendations:
  • Hilton Garden Inn Aberdeen
  • Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen
  • Fairfield Inn and Suites Aberdeen
  • Marriott Courtyar

MHSA Horsemanship Contest

MHSA Horsemanship Contest
MHSA will be holding a horsemanship contest during the WIHS Local Weekend Show held at Morven Park October 20 – 23, 2022. The contest will be two phases which will include a written test on Friday evening, October 21st and then a hands-on horse practicum on Saturday morning, October 22nd. There will be three age groups consisting of a young juniors, older juniors, and adults and awards will be presented on Saturday afternoon, October 22nd. In order to sign up for the contest please contact Justine Powers-Jarvis.

MHSA 2022 Year End Awards Banquet and Silent Auction

MHSA 2022 Year-End Awards Banquet
Mark your calendars as MHSA is excited to announce that the 2022 MHSA Year End Awards Banquet will be held in person at the beautiful Vignon Manor Farm on the evening on Saturday, November 26th from 4pm – 8pm. Banquet invitations will be sent out via email at the beginning of October and banquet RSVP’s will be due by November 7th.
Year-End Awards Banquet Event Details:
  • Check in starts at 4pm
  • Hors d’oeurves and Cocktail Hour from 4pm – 5pm
  • Silent Auction from 4pm – 7:15pm
  • Buffet Style Dinner catered by Lib’s Grill starting at 4:45pm
  • Cash Bar
  • Award presentation starts at 5pm
  • Tickets – $55 for adults and $40 for children under 10
Hotel Recommendations:
  • Hilton Garden Inn Aberdeen
  • Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen
  • Fairfield Inn and Suites Aberdeen
  • Marriott Courtyard
2022 MHSA Silent Auction
The MHSA will be hosting an in person silent auction at the MHSA Year End Awards banquet at Vignon Manor Farm. MHSA is seeking items that are attractive to horse show-goers and their family members. MHSA uses the fund generated from the silent auction to assist with annual educational programs such as the judges clinic, year-end medal finals, and the year-end banquet. All donations to the MHSA are tax deductible. Examples of donations are: baskets of items, equestrian items, sporting tickets or memorabilia, trips or outings, gift certificates, jewelry, artwork, etc. Please contact the MHSA Secretary if you are interested in donating to the MHSA Silent Auction.

Elizabeth Solter Emerging Athlete Award

Elizabeth Solter Emerging Athlete Award
The Elizabeth Solter Emerging Athlete award is awarded to a dedicated and knowledgeable young rider (USEF horse show age 15-30) who has demonstrated the enthusiasm, work ethic and aptitude necessary for success as a horseman. The award winner will be someone who has a future as a rider in the sport, as well as a successful horseman who is viewed as a “good sport” among his/her peers. Applications to be accepted from the MHSA general membership. An application can be filled out as a nomination by someone else, or behalf of a MHSA member. The winner will be chosen by a committee appointed by the MHSA President. The award will be given at the annual MHSA Awards Banquet. The deadline for the application is October 1, 2022 and send to secretary@mdhsa.org.

Glena Wirtanen Horsemanship Award

The Glena Wirtanen Horsemanship Award
Once again MHSA will be honoring legendary horsewoman, Glena Wirtanen, through the MHSA Glean Wirtanen Horsemanship Award. The Glena Wirtanen Horsemanship award will be awarded each year to the MHSA member who exemplifies outstanding horsemanship skills through integrity, empathy, and extensive knowledge of horse welfare and safety, and acts as a positive role model and advocate of horsemanship in the community. The recipient to be chosen through nominations and selection committee. The deadline for the Glena Wirtanen Horsemanship Award nomination is October 1, 2022. Please email the nomination to the secretary@mdhsa.org by the deadline.

2021 MHSA Virtual Banquet

Please click on the link below to view the 2021 MHSA Virtual Banquet:

 

 

Glena Wirtanen’s Celebration of Life Gathering

Please join MHSA at the MD Summer Classic Horse Show to celebrate the life of legendary horse woman, Glena Wirtanen. Glena’s Celebration of Life gathering will be held Saturday May 29th at 12 noon at McDonogh School Showgrounds (8600 McDonogh Road, Owings Mills,MD 21117). Please RSVP to Miranda Grabill (mgrabill@mcdonogh.org) if you plan to attend the event. Since the gathering will be held in conjunction with a horse show, all attendees will be asked to fill out a covid waiver.  If you have any questions please contact Miranda Grabill.
Please click on the video link below to see Glena’s comments on receiving the 2020 MHSA Distinguished Service Award:

 

Licensing Requirements For Commercial Stables in Maryland

The Maryland Department of Agriculture Horse Industry Board offers valuable resources and support for all horse enthusiasts.  The MHSA would like to remind its members about the licensing requirements for commercial stables operating or maintaining a horse establishment in Maryland.

Please click on the link below for more information:

https://mda.maryland.gov/horseboard/Pages/MD-License-Stable.aspx

The MHSA encourages its member to comply with these licensing requirements.