Registration and Other Important Info!

Please note, the age qualifications for short stirrup and long stirrup have changed. Short stirrup is aged 10 and under, long stirrup is aged 11-17, as of January 1, 2023. 

2023 Mandatory Show Fee 

• Pre-registration: $10 per rider 
• On-site registration: $15 per rider + $25 late fee  

2023 Class Fee 

• $15 per class 

If financial constraints are keeping you from attending these shows, please reach out to us to discuss possible sponsorship opportunities.

We will be tracking points. Therefore, we ask everyone, in an effort to stay consistent, to use the name of your horse as listed on their Coggins when registering. This will ensure accurate tracking of riders point. 

Class and horse changes can be made anytime, including the day of the show at the entry booth.

We will be accepting PayPal, cash or check (no open checks) if you register at the show.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged for all riders using the google form below. If you have any issues with the google form, email us at MarylandOpenHorseShow@gmail.com .

• As with all summer shows, jackets are excused - color/matching square saddle pads, polos, and ear bonnets for your horses are allowed, and encouraged! 

• Proper show attire is recommended but not required; however, entrants must wear helmets, long pants, a belt, and hard soled shoes with heels whenever mounted. If you do not own proper English show attire, a collared shirt must be worn. Riders may not wear full length chaps for equitation or pleasure. However, half chaps are accepted. ASTM or SEI protective headgear shall be worn by all riders.  

• Bell boots, splint boots or other protective leg/footwear are not permitted unless required or suggested by the horse’s vet or farrier.

• Cruppers and breastplates are allowed. Anti-grazing devices are allowed in Leadline and Mini Short Stirrup only.   

• The bridle may be either full, Kimberwick, Pelham, or Snaffle. Double reins or converters are required on Pelham or full bridles. 

• Martingales may only be used in equitation over fences classes and in the Schooling 

• Courtesy circle required for beginner rider 10 and under, beginner rider 11-17, and adult long stirrup combination classes.   

• Refunds will be granted for subsequent classes if there is a rider injury, or a horse is excused by the judge. 

• The July, and August shows will start at 8am, all other shows will start at 9am.

After you submit all of your forms you will be sent a PayPal invoice at least a week prior to show date. Please keep in mind that MOHSS is volunteer run so you will not receive an invoice immediately upon submitting your forms.     

You do not need to have PayPal to pay this way.  Please pay this invoice as soon as you receive it.  You entry is not complete without payment.  We will be accepting cash, PayPal, or check (no open checks) on site.     

If you are experiencing trouble paying please email us at MarylandOpenHorseShow@gmail.com.