SMHC Awards Programs

CMHA High Point Awards Program

INTRODUCTION: This award system began in 1973. It was developed by M.A. "Bud" Hanson and his son, Calvin. In 1976, the first Justin Morgan Honours were awarded. The high point was further developed by Deborah Valdez when the National Awards were created in 1987.

The CMHA Awards Program is a competitive system which promotes a standard of excellence in the showing of the Morgan Horse. The system recognizes the outstanding achievements of the Show Morgan in a variety of divisions including but not limited to: In Hand, English Pleasure, Western and Driving. The end result of the cumulative awards identifies superior horses, breeding programs and farms, trainers, riders and drivers.

Cost: One time $25.00 registration fee for the lifetime of the horse. The Owner/Lessee MUST be a current CMHA member in the year the points are to count.

How to Enter:
Download a CMHA High Point Application Here
Download a CMHA High Point Entry Here
Download a CMHA Youth High Point Entry Here

Awards: (Morgan and Part-Morgan)
1. Zone Awards by Division
2. National Awards by Division
3. Life time Cumulative Awards (ie. Justin Morgan Honour Awards)

AWARDS SYSTEMS RULES: (Effective: January 1, 2006)
New High Point Rules are now available as a PDF Here
The new Point Tables are now available as a PDF Here

Versatile Morgan Medallion Award (VMMA) Rules

INTRODUCTION: This award system is based on an idea begun a number of years ago by Mary Anna Scannell and in 1992 was further developed by the Canadian Morgan Horse Association. It's aim is to encourage participation of CMHA members in a variety of activities, focusing on promotion of the Morgan Horse Versatility in a variety of non-traditional areas.

The CMHA acknowledges and rewards the owners and their Morgans for their participation in activities outside the show ring. The CMHA feels these horses are acting as Morgan ambassadors to the general public and prospective owners and should be recognized for their efforts. The emphasis of this award is on participation, not competition.

Cost: One time $25.00 registration fee for the lifetime of the horse.

How to Enter:
Download a VMMA application/entry form Here
A one time Registration fee must be submitted to the CMHA office before points will count. You MUST be a current CMHA member for points to count in that year.

Awards:
Award for ...70 points - Certificate suitable for framing
Award for ...150 points - Silver Medallion
Award for ...300 points - Gold Medallion
Award for ...1,000 points - Platinum Medallion

Certificates will be mailed to the zone director and presented at the zone's Annual General Meeting. Silver, Gold Medallions & Platinum Walnut Plaques will be presented at the CMHA AGM/Convention (March/April time frame of each year). Awards not picked up will be mailed to your address on file. Please ensure we have your correct address.

VMMA RULES: Must be a purebred or part-bred Morgan that is registered with the Canadian Livestock Records Corp. Owner/Lessee of the horse must be a current CMHA member. If ownership changes, the points stay with the horse and the new owner may continue to submit points providing the above rules are met. You must enter a minimum of 5 different categories to be considered for any award. There is no limit to the number of awards earned in any year. Points are accumulated throughout the year and are recorded by the owner/lessee on the registration sheets. These forms must be submitted (or postmarked) by November 30 of each year. (points will count from Dec. 1 through to Nov. 30) Include your registration fee with your first entry. Only paid entries will be recorded and considered for awards.

VMMA Point Table:

Division	Points		Division	Points
Buggy / Sleigh Rally	5		Combined Driving Competitions	10
Cattle Penning / Team Roping	5		Competitive Trail Rides	10
Clinic Participation with Horse and Handler	5		Cutting	10
Dressage Competitions	5		Endurance Rides	10
4-H Events with Horse and Handler	5		Promotional Events - club organized	10
Gymkhana Playdays	5		Rodeo Events	10
Horse Improvement Programs	5		Reining	10
Horse Shows	5		Pulling	10
Parades	5
Pony Club Events with Horse and Handler	5
Three Day Eventing	5
Trail Rides - club organized	5
Hunts - club organized	5
Handicapped Riding/Driving	5

Responsibility of the CMHA: Any proposed changes will be reviewed at the semi-annual (Fall) Board Meeting with the final decision made by the executive and implemented at the beginning of the next competitive year (Dec. 1 of the current year) Notification will be made in the January/February issue of the Canadian Morgan magazine which is distributed to all CMHA members. Points will be recorded annually and the totals are available After December 31 from the CMHA office. Entries with sufficient points for an award will be notified by mail by Dec. 31 and winners are encouraged to attend their Annual General Meeting and or the CMHA AGM/Convention to pick up their awards. Awards not picked up will be mailed. Winners names will be published in the Canadian Morgan Magazine.