Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the mission of the Christian Horse Show Association?
Q: Are you a non-profit, are membership fees tax deductible?
Q: How does all of this work?
Q: What breeds are allowed?
Q: What are the Classes / Categories
Q: What events can I submit points for?
Q: How does scoring work?
Q: What are the different types of memberships?
Q: Can I register points from virtual horse shows?
Q: What missions programs do you support?
Q: I still need paper! Where can I download forms and flyers?
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Create a Network of Believers: We aim to connect individuals across the country who are passionate about equestrian activities, providing a platform where faith and fellowship intertwine.
Share Our Faith: Through our events, we encourage members to share their faith openly, using the community of horse enthusiasts as a conduit for spreading the Gospel.
Support Missionary Works: We commit to supporting missionary endeavors by organizing and participating in fundraisers, donating a minimum of 10% of net revenue from our association to the ministry programs we support, and engaging in direct outreach, thereby extending our impact beyond the arena.
Create Opportunities for Fellowship: CHSA member participation at events is designed not only for competition but also for corporate worship, prayer, and Bible study, enhancing spiritual growth and community outreach.
Help Those with Disabilities Work with Horses: We are devoted to inclusivity, offering programs that enable individuals with disabilities to experience the joy and therapeutic benefits of working with horses, integrating them into our community activities.
Engage in Community Service: Our association values giving back to the community through service projects that leverage our skills and resources, from local outreach to equine-assisted therapy sessions for underprivileged groups.
Together, we strive to glorify God by nurturing the spirit, mind, and body through our love of horses, our service to others, and our commitment to sharing the Gospel and living out our Christian faith.
Each horse / rider nomination must declare the category that they are competing in. (a division is a combination of the division and breed, see Classes and Categories below) this will stand for the entire calendar year. (if you move from non-pro to open during the year, let us know and we will transfer your category)
You may submit scores for any show you participate in via our easy to use web interface (shows must be advertised and have show-bill with at least one secretary and judge) The show secretary may either approve the points electronically or you may upload a picture of your scoresheet signed by the show secretary.
World champions and reserve champions will be awarded in each category at the end of the season, there will also be quarterly recognition for top performers.
We will award World Championships / Reserve Championships in 30 Different Categories (all combinations of the divisions a breeds listed below) Awards will be based on the number of entrants in that category for the year.
Divisions
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Pee Wee (11 and under as of Jan 1 that year)
Youth (12-18 as of Jan 1 that year)
Non-Pro (Has not received payment for training, showing, judging, lessons within 5 years)
Open (open to all)
Senior (over 55 as of Jan 1 that year)
Disabled / Challenged
Breeds
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Quarter Horse
Paint / App / Pinto
Draft
Mini / Pony (under 56 inches)
Other Breed (gaited / mules / saddlebred / donkeys / arabians / etc…)
* In the case of a tie, each competitor will receive the maximum number of points for the place they tied for. (for example if two participants tie for first place and there are 8 people in the class, they would both get 7 points, if there were only 3 people in the class, they would both get 3 points)
* Speed events where there are multiple divisions (2D, 3D, 4D) will be scored relative to the number of people in the division you placed in + any divisions slower than that.
Standard Memberships are for horse show participants and include single, family or lifetime memberships. (details below)
Charter Memberships are an opportunity for exclusive memberships with 3 digit member numbers for partners that are passionate about helping launch this association! (Part of the donation associated with this membership may be tax-deductible)
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