The Maine Medal Finals
Sunday, September 28, 2008

Thank you to all the exhibitors, trainers, parents and vendors for helping to make the 12th annual Maine Medal Finals Horse Show a success!  We were pleased to have two great judges for the 2008 Finals:  Nancy Murphy, USEF "R", of Middleboro, Massachusetts, and Lisa Foster, USEF "R", of Dover, Massachusetts.  The complete results of the show have been posted and photographs are available for viewing through the photographers' link at Harness Racing Photography.

The Finals were held on Sunday, September 28th, 2008 at the Pineland Farms Equestrian Center in New Gloucester, Maine.  The Equestrian Center, home to a therapeutic riding program and breeding and training facility for Dutch Warmbloods, is set on the rolling countryside of Pineland's 300 acre campus.  The heated indoor arena is 100' x 250' with Permaflex footing and plenty of spectator seating.  The outdoor arena is 100' x 260' and also has Permaflex footing and lots of space for spectators. You can view the facility, including a glimpse of the impressive indoor arena, at the Pineland website at www.pinelandfarms.org/horses/pfec.htm. 

There were more than fifty horse shows offering qualifying classes for the 2008 Medal Finals.  We thank you for your support of the Maine Medal Finals and for helping to bring together riders from all over New England and New York.   Please check back to our events page to plan your road to the Finals in 2009. 

    About Our Program

In order to compete at the Finals, a rider must qualify in one of five divisions by earning points in qualifying classes at local horse shows throughout the season. There are well over 40 horse shows each year in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts offering qualifying classes.  There are six divisions at the Finals giving riders of different ages and abilities the chance to compete among peers. Three divisions are for junior riders: the Junior Mini-Medal (18” fences), the Children’s Medal (2’3” fences), Pony Medal (2'3" sm/med. and 2'6" large) and the Junior Medal (2’9” fences). There are two divisions for amateur adult riders: the Modified Adult Medal (2’3” fences) and the Adult Medal (2’9” fences).    

To qualify for the Medal Finals, a rider must accumulate 10 points or more in his/her respective division in qualifying classes. Points are awarded as follows:

1^st – 8 points
2^nd –6 points
3^rd – 4 points
4^th – 3 points
5^th – 2 points
6^th – 1 points

Point standings are updated as show results come in so check the point standings page often for updates. Medal classes must have 3 entries complete the course in order for points to count toward the Finals. There is no affiliation or membership requirement in order to compete in Maine Medal classes.

The Maine Medal Finals are closer than you may think.  Here is the mileage to Pineland from some New England cities:

    Portland, Maine            20 miles
    Augusta, Maine            46 miles
    Dover, NH                    67 miles 
    Manchester, NH         110 miles
    Boston, MA                124 miles
    Haverhill, MA                97 miles

For more information about the Maine Medal Finals contact:  

Jenni Bradley                                        or                 Larissa Pratt
Committee Chair                                                          Point Scoring Secretary
P.O. Box 547                                                               6 Elbridge Oliver Way
Scarborough, ME 04070                                              Scarborough, ME 04074
207-831-1285                                                                207- 885-0257
jenni@maine.rr.com                                                   npratt2@maine.rr.com               

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