2009 Event Dates:

January 17 ................ 2008 Awards Banquet

ZCBJ in Owosso (directions and more info will be posted later)
It's a luau, so get ready to have some fun in the sun

January 25 ............ Annual Membership Mtg

Shiawassee County Fair Office - 1 PM


2009 Tentative Show Dates:

April 25-26.......................... Lope for Hope
Fuzzy/warm up show with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society / Relay for Life
Watch for more details

May 2-3 ............................. Kick Off Classic**
Double judged split-combined show
Judges:
Stall reservations:

May 30-31 ..................  Happy Horsemen 4-H
Double judged split-combined show
Judges:
Stall reservations:

June 13-14 ..... CMHA Mid-Summer Splash **
Double judged split-combined show
Judges:
Stall reservations:

June 27-28 ............ Owosso Equestrian Team
Double judged split-combined show
Judges:
Stall reservations:

July 18-19 ............................ Rangers 4-H
Double judged split-combined show
Judges:
Stall reservations:

Aug 22-23....CMHA Ending Extravaganza**
Double judged split-combined show
Judges:
Stall reservations:


**CMHA Board of Directors Run Shows

All shows are held at the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, Corunna, MI in the indoor and upper outdoor arenas
All shows begin at 8 AM, rain or shine
Stalls and camping are available

2008 Show Dates
:

May 3 & 4
.................... CMHA Kick Off Classic**
Dressage and Jumping classes on Saturday
Double judged split-combined show
Judges: Sue Mol & Karen Maas
Stall reservations: Julie at 269-209-8954

May 31 & June 1
..............  Happy Horsemen 4-H
Jumping, Western Riding, and Reining classes on Sat
Double judged split-combined show
Judges: Alan Risher & Trevor Walton
Stall reservations: Sharon at 989-725-3125

June 28 & 29
........ CMHA Mid Summer Splash**
Dessage and Jumping classes on Saturday
Double judged split-combined show
Judges: Richard Fitch & Rondi Wuerfel
Stall reservations: Annette at 810-614-0509
Fun activities: Stick pony class (bring your own "pony") and dog races, youth team raffle
Youth Team Fundraiser: hot dogs, pop, water, and baked goods will be for sale on Saturday

July 19 & 20
............................ Rangers 4-H
Jumping, Dressage, and fun Speed classes on Saturday
Double judged split-combined show
Judges: Steve Carter & Jackie Nickerson
Stall reservations: Abby at 517-651-6114

August 23 & 24
........... Owosso Equestrian Team
Dessage and Jumping classes on Saturday
Versatility (walk/trot and w/t/c) after the show on Saturday
Double judged split-combined show
Judges: Audrey Karnes & Mike Elliott
Stall reservations: Katie at 989-743-5006

Aug 31 & Sept 1
....CMHA Ending Extravaganza**
Dessage and Jumping classes on Sunday, used tack swap,, Annual Potluck Sunday evening (bring a dish to pass, table service, and beverages)
Double judged split-combined show (Sun-Mon)
Judges:
Laura Standen & Jason Huffman
Stall reservations: Theresa at 810-701-2595


**CMHA Board of Directors Run Shows - Members must attend at least two of these three shows to be eligible for year-end awards and high points.  All weekend shows count towards year-end points

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Mission Statement:
To provide fun, economical, family oriented horse shows.  To promote an educational and friendly environment in which members and non-members can compete for awards and develop a healthy and positive competitive spirit.

News:
*The 2009 Membership form is available
here.  Save $5 by mailing it in before April 1st, 2009!
*The Board is looking for a computer person and office manager for the 2009 show season.  These are paid positions.  Please contact Kim (cn_spots_poa@yahoo.com) for more information
*Banquet information will be sent out soon, so please check your mail!
*Does someone stand out as an excellent member or volunteer?  Don't forget to vote for him/her for one of CMHA's special awards.  The nomination form will be sent out with the banquet info.
*Congratulations to everyone on a great 2008 show season!
*Don't forget to order photos to help remember the show season. 
Jon and Sharon can also make posters and other fun things that make great gifts.  See what they can do for you.
*2009 Tentative show dates are listed to the right.
*Check back for more information about the 2008 Awards Banquet. 
*The 2008 Awards Banquet will be January 17, 2009, and the Annual Membership Meeting will be is Jan 25, 2009. 
*Coggins MUST be brought to the show office when signing up for classes at EACH show.  NO EXCEPTIONS! They are not kept on file.
*Check out
www.pbase.com/jpferguson for photos from the shows this year. 
*Do you want to be emailed about CMHA news and website updates?  Email Kim (cn_spots_poa@yahoo.com) with your email address, and you can say up to date with everything CMHA! 
(your email address will ONLY be used for CMHA purposes; it will not be sold or given away)
* Check the photos out at 
http://www.pbase.com/jpferguson.
*Please give us your feedback on CMHA and our website by filling out the survey on the
Members page.  We appreciate your comments!
*There will be a $35 fee for each NSF returned check.
*Remember, CMHA is run by volunteers.  Please help us by volunteering 10-15 minutes handing out ribbons, opening gates, or cleaning up around the grounds.  YOU are what makes CMHA great!


last updated 11/24/08
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