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NEHC is looking for a sponsor for the USJHA Affiliation cost of $100.00.  Please contact Felicia at: fdknow@comcast.net or 603-502-3325

NEHC sends our deepest condolences to John and the family. Jay was a wonderful Equestrian and person. She will be greatly missed by the equestrian community. Jessie Sargent of Middletown, RI died Thursday September 1, 2022, at the age of 72. Jessie (Jay) started riding horses she was a child and had been a professional for over 30 years. In addition to attending competitions throughout the region, Jay managed 11 shows a year at the facility she owned, Sandy Point Stables. Jay is the former...

The NEHC December 2021 newsletter for information scholarships, points and medal winners.

Hi All Cindy is moving the Weeks of August 16 - September 3, 2021. I will still be receiving emails and will have access to the computer after August 26, 2021. I just may be a little slower at getting back to you. Email address remains the same cindy@nehc.info new address will be NEHC 191 Wilkinson Swamp Road Effingham, NH 03882 if you need to mail anything to the office.

To our members: This past year has brought many challenges to our community and our way of showing. I applaud everyone who ran shows with all the restrictions and their exhibitors who followed the covid rules. As we go forward, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. USEF and NEHC are lifting the mask requirement for all those fully vaccinated. However, please realize that all equine events still must follow state and local guidelines, as well as the CDC, regarding Covid 19. USEF and NEHC...

Shows offering the Adult and Junior Hunt Seat Medal. The Medal class for the 2021 show season can run with 3 entries instead of the 4 entries stated in the rule book. Class can be combined if needed. One of each medal at a 1 day show, Two of each medal at a multi-day show. Any questions please email the office. cindy@nehc.info

Download the December 2020 Newsletter for information about shows, scholarships, medal winners and more. Download the PDF

2020 was a year that we all will all remember.  As we do not want to dwell on our past year New England Horsemen’s Council looks forward to beginning a new year competing at our favorite shows.  The goal is to get back to some sort of normal while maintaining the health of our families, friends and communities. We will watch this year’s progress and abide by the protocols as we continue to learn more about the virus that is upon us.  With the vaccines becoming more available we will hopefully...

Due to the 2020 NEHC Championships date change and the limited number of NEHC Medal qualifying classes/horse shows as a result of COVID, the NEEC has modified the 2020 qualifying criteria in the following ways:   All junior NEHC members who are juniors in their last year and have qualified for any previous NEHC Championshipsare invited to compete at the 2020 NEHC Championships. All junior and adult NEHC members who have competed in a 2020 NEHC qualifying class ('competed' is defined asthe...

To our members, exhibitors, and show managers, As our states have started opening up, we are all excited to start back to competing at our favorite shows. The goal is to get back to some kind of normal without jeopardizing the health of our families, friends, and communities. Our managers have been working hard to follow USEF and NEHC protocols to make the experience safe for all concerned. We are asking our trainers and exhibitors to be respectful and follow all rules put out by these...

The USHJA Feed Aid initiative aims to provide aid in purchasing feed for lesson horses as short-term relief for the businesses in our hunter/jumper community who provide lessons to non-boarders and may be suffering financially due to the impact of COVID-19.

Due to the amount of pleasure shows that have been cancelled and the number of entries we get in these medals there will be no qualifying necessary for the 2020 NEHC Medal Finals in these divisions. We have exhibitors from other states as far as PA involved in these medals and we do not feel there will be enough shows to get these exhibitors qualified. For these finals being a member of NEHC is the requirement to compete at the finals. If you plan to participate at the final you will need to...

The New England Horsemen’s Council has come up with the recommended steps competitions could take as our industry and sport emerge from the COVID-19 crisis. Below are suggested Best Practices organizers can consider as they plan for events and take steps to help competitors and staff stay as safe as possible. We are fully aware that types of shows, location and types of facilities and other regional differences will influence both the practicality and necessity of implementing these Best...