Eastern Michigan Horseman's Association

08/31/2026

🚨🔥 EMHA MEMBERS — STAY IN THE KNOW! 🔥🚨

Don’t miss what’s happening with EMHA! 📣 Make sure you’re checking your email AND the EMHA website regularly for the latest updates, announcements, and important information.

📅 TOMORROW — AUGUST 31, 2026
🏇 EMHA Membership/Board Meeting
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Goodells Community Building
📋 Meeting agenda is available on the website!

🏆✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨🏆
🎉 EMHA Awards Banquet
📅 December 19, 2026
👉 Details are available on the website!

Stay connected. Stay informed. Be part of what’s happening with EMHA! 💥🐴

08/03/2026

Bittersweet doesn't even begin to describe it... 💙

The 2026 EMHA Show Season has officially come to a close, and what an incredible season it has been! From first rides to victory laps, every show was made special because of this amazing community.

A huge congratulations to our final weekend highpoint champions! 🎉

🏆 Gymkhana Grand Champion
⭐ Anna Sheridan ⭐
🏆 Gymkhana Reserve Champion
⭐ Ashley S. ⭐

🏆 Sunday Highpoint Champions 🏆
🐎 English Highpoint – Hailey House
🐎 Western Highpoint – Mallory Quinn
🐎 Walk/Trot Highpoint – Shantel Bowersox
🐎 Ranch Highpoint – Ashley S.

A very special thank you to our Weekend Highpoint Sponsor, Boden Performance Horses, LLC, for helping make these awards possible! 💙

As we close the gate on another unforgettable show season, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made it all possible. Thank you to our amazing sponsors, dedicated contestants, loyal spectators, knowledgeable judges, hardworking show staff, volunteers, families, and every single person who supported EMHA in any way. Whether you competed, cheered from the stands, donated, sponsored awards, volunteered your time, or encouraged our riders throughout the season—you helped make EMHA the special place it is.

This season was filled with incredible rides, personal bests, new friendships, unforgettable memories, and countless moments that remind us why we love this sport and this community. Every ribbon earned, every lesson learned, and every smile shared has helped make the 2026 season one we'll never forget.

Congratulations to all of our riders and exhibitors on an outstanding season. Your dedication, sportsmanship, and passion inspire us all!

But don't put those boots away just yet... 🤠✨ The fun isn't over!

🎉 Stay tuned for exciting updates about our Year-End Awards Banquet, final year-end points, and everything we have planned for the 2027 EMHA Show Season! We have so much to celebrate and even more to look forward to, and we can't wait to share what's next with our incredible EMHA family.

Thank you for making the 2026 season one for the books. Here's to celebrating all we've accomplished—and getting ready for an even bigger and better 2027! ❤️🐴



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08/01/2026

🐴 Our Final Show of the Season is Here! 🐴

It's hard to believe we've reached the last show of the year! What an incredible season it has been. We've watched riders grow in confidence, horses shine, friendships grow stronger, and so many wonderful memories made along the way.

Whether you've been with us all season or this is your first show, thank you for being part of our horse show family. Your support, sportsmanship, and love for our sport are what make this series so special. Let's finish the season with great rides, great memories, and lots of fun!

📋 Please review these important reminders before you arrive:

🐴 Coggins REQUIRED for all horses on the grounds
📄 Birth certificate required, if applicable
🚫 No lunging in Ring One
🏕️ Camping area is for campers only
🚗 Parking rules will be enforced
🕘 Saturday Show Office opens at 9:00 AM
🕖 Sunday Show Office opens at 7:00 AM
🐴 Stall check-out is required before leaving
🔢 Every horse/rider combination will receive a unique back number
🏇 Gymkhana riders must display their back numbers on BOTH sides of the horse

📢 Stall Reservations
Stall reservations will be accepted ONLY:
✔️ In person on show day - must be completed prior to Gymkhana classes ending

🚫 We cannot accept stall reservations through:
• Email
• Text message
• Facebook Messenger

🍽️🍓🌮 AMAZING FOOD VENDORS ON SITE! 🌮🍓🍽️

🌮 Maria's Tacos
🍓 Tropical Smoothie Cafe
🧁 Souleless Farm & Bakery ("The Muffin Man")

Thank you to every exhibitor, family member, volunteer, judge, sponsor, and vendor who helped make this season such a success. We can't wait to celebrate one last amazing weekend with all of you. Safe travels, good luck, and let's make this final show one to remember! ❤️🐴🏆



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07/28/2026

📅 Final EMHA Show
🗓 August 1st & 2nd
📍 Goodells County Park

🚨 Registration closes TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT!‼️

Don't miss your chance to preregister for the final show of the 2026 season!

✅ Class Preregistration
https://www.emhashows.org/show-registration

See you in the Big Sandbox! 🐴❤️



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07/23/2026

🎉🤠 ONE. LAST. WEEKEND. TO HANG WITH THE EMHA CREW!! 🤠🎉

This is it... the FINAL SHOW of the 2026 season! 🐴❤️ Don't miss one last weekend of great friends, fierce competition, laughs, memories, and all the fun that makes EMHA the place to be!

📅 Final EMHA Show
🗓 August 1st & 2nd
📍 Goodells County Park

⏰ Get those preregistrations in ASAP! Registration closes July 28th at MIDNIGHT‼️

💖 A HUGE shoutout to our Weekend High Point Sponsor 💖
🌟 Boden Performance Horses, LLC 🌟

🏅 DAILY HIGHPOINTS — Only $5 to enter each Highpoint!
🏇 Gymkhana Grand & Reserve
🎩 English
🤠 Western
🐎 Walk/Trot

💵🌟 SWEEPSTAKES ADDED MONEY CLASSES 🌟💵

🔥 SATURDAY 🔥
💰 Random — $50 Added Money
💰 Cloverleaf — $50 Added Money
💰 Arena Run — $50 Added Money

🔥 SUNDAY 🔥
💰 Walk/Trot — $50 Added Money
💰 Western Horsemanship — $50 Added Money
💰 Ranch Walk/Trot Open — $50 Added Money

✅ Class Preregistration
https://www.emhashows.org/show-registration

✅ Stall & Camping Reservations
https://www.emhashows.org/stall-assignments

Let's pack the stands, fill the arena, cheer each other on, and make this Final Showdown in the Big Sandbox one to remember! Whether you're chasing year-end points, added money, or just one more unforgettable weekend with your EMHA family, you won't want to miss this one! ❤️🐴🎉

Who's ready for one last ride? 🤩🙌



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07/21/2026

🎉🏆 SAVE THE DATE! 🏆🎉

🐴 December 19, 2026 🐴

The EMHA Awards Banquet is coming, and it's going to be a night to remember! Join us as we celebrate an incredible year of horse shows, unforgettable moments, outstanding achievements, and the amazing members who make EMHA such a special community.

✨ Mark your calendars now—details and invitations are coming soon!

Who's ready to celebrate?! 🎊🙌



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07/08/2026

🚨🤩 SADDLE UP, EVERYONE!! 🤩🚨

🐴💥 EMHA is excited to help spread the word! 💥🐴

🎉 Don't miss the Southern Thumb Arena Horse Association Horse Show happening THIS SUNDAY, July 12th! 🐎🇺🇸

⏰ 📝 Registration: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM (Don't be late—registration closes PROMPTLY at 9:45 for expos!)
🐎✨ Expo Begins: 10:00 AM

🤠🌞 Grab your family, your friends, your lawn chairs, and spend the day enjoying beautiful horses, exciting competition, and an amazing horse community! 🐎💙 Whether you're showing, supporting, or just coming out for a fun day, there's something for everyone! 🎊👏

📍 Southern Thumb Arena

📢❤️ Please help support our local horse community by LIKING, SHARING, and INVITING your friends! Every share helps make these events even bigger and better! 🙌🐴

🎉🎉 We can't wait to see everyone there!! 🎉🎉

🎉🤠 **DID YOU HEAR?!** 🤠🎉

🐴 **Southern Thumb Arena Horse Association** is hosting another exciting **Horse Show THIS SUNDAY, July 12th!** 🇺🇸

⏰ **Registration:** 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM *(Registration closes promptly at 9:45 for expos!)*
🐎 **Expo starts:** 10:00 AM

Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and come enjoy a fun-filled day of horses, great competition, and community! Whether you're competing or cheering from the sidelines, we'd love to see you there! 🧡

📍 **Southern Thumb Arena**

**Please SHARE this post and help us spread the word!** Every share helps support our local horse community. We can't wait to see everyone on Sunday! 🐎💙❤️

07/06/2026

🔥🏇 THEN THERE WAS ONE... 🏇🔥

😱 Can you believe it?! Only ONE EMHA horse show remains before the 2026 Show Season comes to an end! 🎉💥

📅 Final EMHA Showdown
🗓 August 1st & 2nd
📍 Goodells County Park

✨ Be Ready. Be There. Be AWESOME! ✨

This is it—the final weekend of the season, and it's shaping up to be one for the record books! 🏆🔥 Championship points are TIGHT... 👀 Who will rise to the top of the leaderboard and finish the season as a champion? 🥇🐴

⏰ Please get your preregistration completed ASAP!

💖 A HUGE THANK YOU to our Weekend High Point Sponsor! 💖
🌟 Boden Performance Horses, LLC 🌟

🏅 DAILY HIGHPOINT OPPORTUNITIES 🏅
💲 Just $5 per Highpoint
🏇 Gymkhana Grand & Reserve
🎩 English
🤠 Western
🐎 Walk/Trot

💵🌟 SWEEPSTAKES ADDED MONEY CLASSES 🌟💵

🔥 SATURDAY 🔥
💰 Random — $50 Added Money
💰 Cloverleaf — $50 Added Money
💰 Arena Run — $50 Added Money

🔥 SUNDAY 🔥
💰 Walk/Trot — $50 Added Money
💰 Western Horsemanship — $50 Added Money
💰 Ranch Walk/Trot Open — $50 Added Money

✅ Class Preregistration
https://www.emhashows.org/show-registration

✅ Stall/Camping Reservations
https://www.emhashows.org/stall-assignments

🏁 It all comes down to this! The culmination of an incredible 2026 season is finally here, and we can't wait to see everyone for the Final Showdown in the Big Sandbox! 🐴❤️🎉



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07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from your EMHA family! 🇺🇸

Today, as we celebrate 250 years of America's enduring spirit, we come together not only as horsemen and horsewomen, but as a community grateful for the freedoms that allow us to pursue the traditions and passions we love.

This Fourth of July, we pause to honor the courageous men and women who have served our country and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice so future generations could live in freedom. Their bravery and selflessness are the foundation of the nation we celebrate today.

The bonds we share through our love of horses remind us that the strongest communities are built on dedication, respect, and helping one another—values that have also shaped our great nation for 250 years.

As you enjoy the holiday with family, friends, and your four-legged partners, may you take a moment to reflect on the blessings of liberty and the sacrifices that made them possible.

From our EMHA family to yours, we wish you a safe, happy, and meaningful Independence Day.

God bless our veterans, our active-duty service members, and the United States of America.

❤️🤍💙 Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙



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07/01/2026

🌞🐴 A Special Thank You to Our Gold Sponsors & Community Partners 🐴🌞

As we continue celebrating the businesses and organizations that support EMHA, today we would like to recognize our🥇 Gold Level Sponsors 🥇for their commitment to our association and the equestrian community.
O'Hair Farms
Emmett KOA Holiday

Their support helps EMHA provide quality horse shows, promote horsemanship, and create opportunities for riders to learn, grow, and achieve their goals both in and out of the show ring. 🏆🐎✨

We would also like to extend a special thank you to 🥤🌴Tropical Smoothie Cafe🌴🥤 for giving back to EMHA by donating a percentage of their weekend sales to support our association. Community partnerships like these make a meaningful difference and help ensure the continued success of our programs and events. 💙🤝

Whether through sponsorships, donations, or community involvement, every contribution helps strengthen EMHA and enrich the experiences of our riders, families, and horse lovers. 🌟🐴🎀

👏 Please join us in supporting the businesses that support local equestrian sport and help make our show season possible!

💛 Thank you to our Gold Sponsors and Tropical Smoothie Cafe for your generosity, partnership, and dedication to EMHA. We are grateful for your support! 💛🐎✨

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