WELCOME TO MARYLAND WESTERN HORSE ASSOCIATION!!!!
MWHA is an all-breed horse association offering English, Western, Ranch and Speed classes with divisions for riders of all levels. Beginners and new members are always welcome, though you don't have to be a member to compete. Spectators are welcome, free parking, free admission. All of our shows take place at the Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD and run from April to October. We offer fantastic year-end awards at our annual fun-filled banquet in February. We even have a fabulous, fun show at the FAIR!
Our judges are usually carded with associations such as the AQHA, ApHC, APHA and others, though sometimes we will use regional judges.
This year we are partnering with the East Coast Ranch Horse Association to co-point shows.
We also participate in ApHC ACAAP and APHA PAC.
MWHA exists to promote good sportsmanship and horsemanship among owners and exhibitors. We, as an association encourage learning, friendship, family participation and fun.
Pick up volunteer hours by working at the shows or the fundraiser shows. For instance, if someone works the gate for 20 minutes they can write it in the volunteer book at the booth and credit it toward the rider they choose. We'll keep the hours on the website so folks can check and make sure they have proper credit. We have lots of opportunities and it adds up. You don't have to work the entire day. If anyone would like they can help set up tomorrow night at the Fairgrounds at 6pm we'll be there to set the trail course. We are always in need of scribes for the judges and folks to work the gates, trail tear down and speed and ranch round up set up. If you like to announce we have a spot for you! Help is needed setting up the evening before the jumper show fundraiser in July and we can use help the day of with dropped rails and raising rails for course changes as well as tear down.
