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Las Cruces Horseman's Association sponsors Gymkhanas, Western Horse Shows, the Las Cruces Horse Trials, a combined training event, horsemanship clinics and horseback fun days. Members also ride in several local parades. Every year, each LCHA division presents awards to high-achieving members at a special awards banquet.

Gymkhana Division. Nine gymkhanas are held each year, usually on the third Saturday of March thru November, with each member's scores counting toward year-end awards. Riders must have participated in at least six gymkhanas to qualify for awards. Age groups are Lead-line (for children ages 6 and under who do not ride alone); Ages 6 & Under; Ages 7 through 9; Ages 10 through 12; Ages 13 through 17; Ages 18 through 39; and Ages 40 and Over. Whatever your age is on January 1 determines your age group for the current season.

Western Division. The Western Division is alive!! Those interested in competing should contact one of the LCHA Western Division board members. Thanks to all who have shown interest and gotten this up and running again!

Dressage & Combined Training Division. Clinics with internationally and regionally ranked instructors are offered throughout the year in the three phases of Eventing. Dressage, Stadium Jumping, and Cross Country Jumping. In February, a two-day Horse Trials is hosted at Isaacks Ranch, kicking off the Eventing season for Area "X" (NM, AZ, and NV). Competitive classes reflect the level of rider/horse experience: Junior and Senior Beginning Novice, Open Novice, Open Training and Open Preliminary. LCHA members who place in each division receive year-end awards. In addition to the Horse Trials, the Division also hosts Combined Derbies. These one-day events, include dressage tests and a cross-country jump course to which stadium-style jumps have been added.

Hunter/Jumper Division. The Hunter/ Jumper Division will host 5 shows during the 2009 season. Rider/Horse combo's competing in at least 3 out of the 5 classes per division in at least 3 shows are eligible for year-end awards. Divisions are Walk/Trot 12 & under, Walk/Trot 13 & above, Beginning Hunters, Schooling Hunters, Low Hunters, Medium Hunters, Green Hunters, and Jumpers.

Horseback Play Day. Las Cruces Horseman's Association hosts an annual day of horseback games. This event, held in conjunction with the LCHA Annual Membership Meeting and Elections, features friendly competitions for riders of all disciplines.

Ty Lowery Memorial Service Award. LCHA established this award to honor a person, 18 years or younger for outstanding service and to honor the memory of Ty Lowery.

Harry Jiron Memorial Good Sportsmanship Award. This award recognizes LCHA members who display an overall good attitude, honesty, generosity, helpfulness, kindness, friendliness, respect for others and impartiality - all qualities that are part of being a good sportsman.

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