Criteria for Each Hall of Fame Category

Judge

  • May be living or deceased.
  • May be an active judge or be retired.
  • Must have been a carded PtHA judge for at least 10 years.
  • Must have judged a minimum of 20 approved PtHA shows.
  • Must have officiated at least one of the following: Pinto World Championship Show, Congress Show, Area Championship Show, Regional Show, Breeder’s Cup, Jubilee Show, Benefit Show.

Professional Horseman or Horsewoman

  • Must be a current member in good standing of PtHA and a Professional horseman or horsewoman
  • Must be involved and support the local, state and national level events and organization, including service to PtHA.
  • Must be one who has worked toward the future of our industry through ethical, positive and innovative endeavors.
  • Will be recognized for their efforts and/or achievements that enhance the equine industry, foster credibility, show superior industry standards or otherwise demonstrate extraordinary contribution to the breed and the equine field as a whole.

Individual

  • May be living or deceased.
  • Should have been a PtHA member if his/her activities were during the existence of the PtHA.
  • Must have been outstanding over a period of years either as a breeder, competitor, or contributor to the PtHA.

Amateur Master

  • May be living or deceased.
  • May be an active amateur or be retired.
  • Must have been a PtHA amateur for at least 10 years.
  • Must have shown at the Pinto World Championships, Color Breed Congress, and Charter Shows.
  • Must have been active in local shows and PtHA activities.

Equine

  • Must be deceased.
  • Must be registered with PtHA.
  • Must have been outstanding over a period of years as a sire, dam, competitor, or must have brought exceptional visibility to the PtHA.

McMillian-Manuello Ring Steward Legacy Award**

  • May be living or deceased.
  • Must have been a ring steward for 10 years or more.
  • Must have ring steward a minimum of 50 horse shows.
  • May be active or retired.
  • Show superior industry standards and demonstrate extraordinary contributions to the judges and horse shows they work.

**Nominations may only be submitted by show staff, judges, other stewards or those who worked with the nominee in a professional capacity.

Forms

Fill out the appropriate nomination form below and send it in to Miranda Hassler at the PtHA main office.

NOMINATION FORM     RING STEWARD NOMINATION FORM