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 THANKS TO OUR BREED SPONSORS

  • Thanks to the generosity of our kind sponsors, we offer the following breed awards.  If you want to be eligible for these awards in addition to your NEHT mileage credit, make sure that you specify a breed and registration number on your membership application.
  • To be eligible for these awards you must provide us with your horse's registered name and registration number

  •    FAQ'S AND GENERAL INFORMATION 

       NEHT AWARD STRUCTURE  

    NEHT MILEAGE AWARDS:  The mileage you travel in NEHT-affiliated rides accumulates year to year.  NEHT awards a plaque to each horse that achieves 250 miles and to each rider at 500 miles. The plaque features an engraved brass plate with the honoree's name and the mileage achieved. For each further increment of 250 miles (for horses) and 500 miles (for riders), NEHT awards an additional engraved plate to add to the plaque.

    NEHT also awards an embroidered sheet to horses who have traveled 1000 miles and a cooler at 2000 miles (lifetime). In mileage year 2003, we saw our first 3,000 mile horse.  The award for this mark is a rain proof sheet.

    Riders who achieve 5,000 miles receive an embroidered riding jacket, with our compliments!

    BREED AWARDS: In addition, NEHT administers 15 annual breed awards, provided by the respective breed associations and other sponsors. These awards are for the top-mileage horses each year of certain breeds. And for 2004, we have new awards for mules and donkeys, too. The prizes awarded are selected by the sponsors, and may be a sheet, bridle, camp chair, or other such nifty item.

    AWARDS NEWSLETTER AND BI-ANNUAL RIDE LISTINGS: NEHT's January  newsletter contains a preliminary list of the horses and riders who are due to receive the cumulative NEHT awards and the annual breed awards for the previous year. This gives members a chance to check their mileage and make sure no rides they did are missing from their total. Once the mileages are confirmed and complete, we announce the final-final award winners in the April newsletter and present the awards at the NEHT annual meeting in April.  The April and August newsletters contain the ride listings as well as keeping you up to date on NEHT.
     
    There is a new option for members.  The January mileage newsletter will still be available to all, but if you find that this website fits all your information needs, you can opt out of receiving the bi-annual ride listings.  This will serve two needs.  We can get the early ride notices out to you sooner and keep you updated on changes, cancellations and additions as they come in.  Plus we can keep costs and dues down.
     
    Following are some often asked questions and the answers.  If you don’t see your question here, contact our VP in charge of the awards program, Judy Lorimer, or Jan Collins who is our secretary in charge of the affiliations and mileage.
     

       MILEAGE

    Who owns the miles earned ?

    Of course, mileage earned by the rider is theirs for life.  This also goes for the horse.  Mileage earned by the horse stays with the horse even if it is sold.  If you know the previous owner’s NEHT number, the miles will roll over to the new owner.

    Mileage Credit for Ride Managers and Club Workers

    Yes you get mileage credit if you rode the miles.  Managers and club members who work the ride can get credit if they do the miles before or after the ride.  The Ride Manager is responsible for making sure that credit is given where due.

    What if my recorded mileage isn’t right?

    First, at each ride you attend, make sure that you fill out the Official NEHT Ride Form legibly with the correct name and number for horse and rider.  If the mileage recorded on the January report is not correct, contact Jan Collins and request a printout of your mileage credit.  When you find the mistake, contact the RIDE MANAGER responsible and have them verify your mileage with Jan.

    What rides do I receive credit on?

    Only rides listed in the NEHT Spring and Fall Ride lists count towards awards.  These rides must be of a known mileage and may be judged or unjudged.  We do not list  led rides, hunter paces, clinics or shows.

      RIDER RESPONSIBILITIES 

    As a rider, what am I responsible for?

    1. Keep your membership up to date.  Your mileage won’t count if you haven’t joined and remember to register your horse also.
    2. If you want to be considered for a Breed Award, make sure we have your breed listed as well as the breed registration number.
    3. Sign up for mileage at the ride and write legibly.  Remember to give your mileage.  If we can’t read your name and number, we don’t guess it.
    4. If you are going to use a nickname, tell us what it is.  If you use the registered name, that is OK too, but be consistent. 
    5. Also, make sure you let us know which name you want to appear on the award plaque.
    6. Always call, write or e-mail the ride manager or contact person to verify details.  Remember that locations and times can change without notice.

      RIDE SPONSOR/CLUB RESPONSIBILITIES  

    How does NEHT membership work for clubs and ride sponsors?

    1. Clubs and Organizations can join NEHT for a fee of $5 but mileage does not accrue to club memberships.
    2. Member clubs and organizations may list as many of their rides as they choose.  There is no fee for this.
    3. Member clubs and organizations will receive the bi-annual newsletters and the January mileage listing.

    How does a club or organization list a ride?

    1. First, your ride must be an open,  marked pleasure ride of known mileage.  It can be judged or unjudged.  We do not list led rides, hunter paces, clinics, or shows.
    2. Use the ride registration form provided.  Fill out an individual form for each ride.
    3. Meet the listing deadlines:  March 15 for rides held  April to July and July 15 for August to November.
    4. Our newsletter comes out in late March, so we don’t list any rides prior to the beginning of April.  If you would like to affiliate a March ride, you can opt to have a website only listing at no additional cost, and/or you can purchase a label list of members for $25.00 to use for mailing your own notice.
    5. Watch for an acknowledgment of your ride listing.  If you don’t get one, let us know.
    6. The ride’s contact person can request receiving a packet from NEHT that contains a ride signup sheet or you can download the sheet from this website.   Make it available at the ride.  If you cannot download it, contact Pat Darmofal
    7. Return the Ride Signup Form to the NEHT Secretary Jan Collins within one week of the ride

      REGARDING AWARDS 

    Who Sponsors the Mileage Awards?

    NEHT keeps track of the miles ridden and/or driven by its members.  The mileage plaques and the awards for special achievement at 1,000/2,000/3,000 miles etc., are provided by NEHT.  Lost or damaged awards can be replaced at cost, but remember that we only order awards once a year for the April award ceremony.

    Who Sponsors the Breed Awards?

    Local, State and Regional Breed Association and other Organizations as well as individuals are welcome to sponsor awards.  These organizations set the criteria for the award and NEHT just records mileage. 
    The sponsors must front a $25 deposit to guarantee the award and must commit to providing the award for at least two calendar years.
    The sponsor must provide NEHT with an award to be presented in April to the winner from the previous year.  This award is usually a horse related item such as a halter, cooler or camp chair with a value of at least $25.
    Breed awards are accepted at the sole discretion of NEHT

    What is the difference between Mileage Awards and Breed Awards?

    NEHT Mileage Awards are cumulative, separately, for both horse and rider and accumulate as long as the horse and rider are registered each year.  Mileage is retained for life, and can be reactivated after a lapse for a fee of $25. 
    Breed Awards     are offered by outside sponsors and are for the high mileage horse in the current year only.