Important Updates & Information from RMHA-MARCH 2023

UPDATES and INFORMATION FROM RMHA-MARCH 2023

ATTENTION...CHANGES TO THE RMHA JUDGES' CLINIC

The clinic has been changed to one day, April 1

Select the button below to register for the RMHA Judges' Clinic

April 1, 8:30 to 4p, Bluegrass Stockyards

The fee has also changed to:

$50 Judges/$50 Auditors.

Participants will be responsible for their own lunch. The Stockyards has a restaurant which will be open. Sign up by March 27

NEW PAYMENT AND UPLOAD PORTAL FOR REGISTRY SERVICES

In an effort to streamline processes, we have created an online portal where you can pay for registry services, upload documents and photos. It is important to note that you will still need to send in the tangible documents required to complete the processes.

YOUTH

We are excited about the new RMHA Equestrian Athlete Program, developed to recognize youth athletes for their time in equestrian sport. The program is free for youth members to sign up. If you haven't done so, click the logo below to sign up.

EXAMINERS' CLINIC

April 15-16, 2023

Select the button below to register for the RMHA Examiners' Clinic

April 15-16, 8:30 to 4 pm, Bluegrass Stockyards

The fee for attending:

$50 Examiners/$50 Auditors

Participants will be responsible for their own lunch. The Stockyards has a restaurant which will be open. Sign up by April 7

2023 YOUTH CAMP

May 5-7, 2023

Cowtown Arena, Williamstown, KY

2023 RMHA INTERNATIONAL GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

September 6-9, 2023

Theme for 2023:

“The Greatest Show on Earth”

Go to the CHAMPIONSHIPS webpage which is being updated regularly

Check out available SPONSORSHIP opportunities

VENDOR information is also available now

FEES AND RENTAL SHEET is now available

NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Saturday, September 9 at 1:00 PM, ET

Held in conjunction with the International at the KY Horse Park, Lexington, KY. The meeting will take place in the Covered Arena, in the Lounge above the arena.

MEMBERSHIPS AND ELIMINATION OF RIDER CARDS

Effective 11/1/22 RMHA eliminated rider cards in an effort to make it easier for members, competitions and staff. Two levels are offered, either Supporting Member or Participating Member. If you plan to show or participate in a program, please be sure to contact the office to upgrade for the 2023 season prior to your participation.

The fee schedule for memberships can be found HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact the RMHA office at 859-644-5244 or officeclerk@rmhorse.com.

TRAIL MILEAGE PROGRAM

Spring is about here and members are hitting the trails again. See the TRAIL MILEAGE PROGRAM for more information.

Signup for the 2023 Trail program by selecting the picture on the right.

VERSATILITY PROGRAM

Versatility is: One Horse, One Rider, One

Team.

Some of the areas to gain points: Barrel Racing Competition, Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Cross Country Competition, Competitive Trail Ride, Dressage Competition, Driving, Endurance Competitions (AERC) and many more. See the VERSATILTY PROGRAM PAGE for more information.

RMHA REGIONAL AFFILIATE CLUBS

The Winter/Spring magazine had some errors in the listings for the Regional Club Presidents and their Board liaisons. For correct information, please select CLUBS on the right which will take you to the page on rmhorse.com.

2023 COMPETITION CALENDAR

Approved shows are on the Show Programs page and in the Calendar on the website

CHANGES TO BREEDING CERTIFICATES

In an effort to simplify the process for breeders and those registering horses, we have combined the Breeding Certificate and Registration form into a fillable form that can be filled out and printed and/or emailed, faxed, scanned. We will still accept the three-ply copies of the Breeding certificate but will not send them out after January 1. To see and use the new form, go to

NEW! Breeding and Registration Form

CALENDAR TAB ON RMHORSE.COM

The RMHA Calendar tab has the latest listing of Board and General Membership Meeting dates, as well as horse shows once they are approved. A week prior to the board meetings, the Zoom link will be added to the calendar information in case members want to login to the calls. You can “subscribe to calendar” to have the RMHA calendar viewable on your own calendar.

RMHA SWAG

Share your love of the Rocky Mountain Horse while sporting the latest RMHA merchandise found at the picture to the right.

MEMBER DISCOUNT OPPORTUNITY

The tack shop at the Bluegrass Stockyards is offering 10% off to any RMHA member. Stop by after your next visit to the RMHA office.