Merced Horsemens Association

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity - spots for the Gary Baumer Workshop on July 5th are filling up quickly. We have added a QR code and our mailing address should you choose to mail in your check.

TIME CHANGE NOTICE: The heat has necessitated a schedule change. The Workshop will be at 7:30 am, followed by the Amateur/Open walk-through at 9:00 am and the Challenge at 9:30 am. The Youth/Novice Challenge will start upon conclusion of the Amateur/Open Challenge. Snack shack will be open.

The Merced Horsemens Association is pleased to announce a cattle workshop featuring Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion Gary Baumer on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 499 Nevada Street, Merced, CA. This event promises to be an exceptional learning experience, and interested parties are encouraged to secure their spot today.

MHA would like to Thank Sunbelt - Atwater for their support and dedication helping MHA's achieve their mission of fostering our local youth and educating our community about Cowboy traditions. If you need to rent equipment, please make Sunbelt your first choice at 209-643-6193.

Over the weekend we wrapped up our 2026 Gymkhana Series. We had great weather and fun time was had by all!

Results for the 2026 Series are as follows. Congrats to all winners! Reminder, you (or a proxy) must be present at the Year-End Banquet to receive your awards.

• Leadline Division Champion: Lillian riding Gru - 150 points
• Wrangler Division Champion: Esther riding Pongo - 167 points
• Future Champions Division Champion: Faith riding Dream - 186 points;
Reserve Champion: Cheryl Cardoza riding Jessie - 138 points; Top 5: Janet Passarino riding Snickers - 97 points, Mandy Nolen riding Nannah - 87 points, and Christine Lotz riding Scotty - 73 points
• A Division Champion: Kashley Barker riding Ditto - 189 points; Reserve Champion: Scotty Smith riding Cali - 162 points; Top 5: Kylee Lundgren riding Savvy - 126 points, Maren Cromwell riding Orion - 119 points, Scotty Smith riding Toby - 109 points
• AA Division Champion: Lois Blough riding Diamond - 188 points

MHA's monthly Board meeting is scheduled for this evening, June 8th at 6:30 pm in the Clubhouse; all are invited to attend and learn more about our arena and ongoing activities.

Come join us this Saturday, June 13th for our Construction-themed Obstacle Workshop and Challenge. This is a great opportunity to build your partnership with your equine partner in a family friendly, low pressure environment.

A permanent shade eyebrow has been installed above our announcers' booth and the final sheet added to the clubhouse patio. We greatly appreciate Brett and Mike's contributions, they volunteered their Sunday to make additional improvements to our arena.

We would like to thank all who attended our final Gymkhana of the season on Saturday, June 6th. Despite being a short season, it was a tremendous amount of fun. Awards will be on hand at the Annual Awards and Elections Luncheon in November.