2012 Year End Awards Rules (October 1st 2011 - September 30th 2012)

Yes, we give out awards! You have to enter your scores to be eligible. Here's the scoop...  Download Rules PDF
  • Rider must be a CURRENT member of SNHDCTA when score is earned for scores to be eligible
  • A copy of your membership card MUST accompany your year end awards submission sheet
  • Dressage competitors MUST compete in one of the SNHDCTA dressage schooling shows to be considered for awards
  • Combined Training has a new division this year; competitors may submit 3 scores from 2 or 3 phase shows that follow USEA rules – you may not combine 2 & 3 phase scores.
  • Club members may choose to attend any show which is open to the public (no in house schooling shows) and have their scores count toward year end awards
  • Horse/Rider combinations who have previously won a year end division ARE NOT eligible in that division (e.g. Intro Champion horse/rider combination may not submit scores for Intro)
  • Horse/rider combinations may submit scores for two consecutive levels (i.e. training & 1st)
  • Scores must be submitted on official score tracking forms. Score tracking forms are included in the newsletter or on our web site.
  • The three scores need to be earned by one horse and rider combination. Scores submitted from multiple horses for 1 division will not be accepted.
  • The competition year extends from October 1st 2011 through September 30th 2012
  • Score Sheets must be postmarked by October 1st, 2012.  Any Score Sheet arriving after the closing date of October 1st, 2012 will not be accepted!

Click Here to download Year End Awards Score Sheets

Dressage Levels (Regular & Gaited)   
  • Junior (18 &under on January 1)                        Intro through Fourth level
  • Adult                                                                 Intro through Fourth level

Combined Training (2 phase division & 3 phase division – NEW THIS YEAR!)
  • Junior (18 & under on January 1)    2 – phase Pre Elementary through Training
  • Adult                                              2 – phase Pre Elementary through Training
  • Junior (18 & under on January 1)    3 – phase Pre Elementary through Training
  • Adult                                              3 – phase Pre Elementary through Training

Qualifications
  • Dressage:  submit your highest THREE scores from THREE different rides, from at least TWO different judges. Competitors must submit at least one score from a SNHDCTA schooling show.  The average of the three scores will be used
  • 2-Phase Combined Training:  you must submit THREE scores from THREE different competitions. Scores must be from 2 - phase shows following USEA rules (rated or unrated)
  • 3- Phase Combined Training:  you must submit THREE scores from THREE different competitions. Scores must be from 3 - phase shows following USEA rules (rated or unrated)

Eligibility  
  • Scores MUST BE  postmarked by October 1, 2012
  • Submission of Scores: Submit scores sheets directly to: 
                                                         Lisa Smith
                                              15 Stillwater Circle
                                              Salem NH 03079
 
Submissions MUST include:
  • A COPY of your SNHDCTA Membership card
  • Rider name, address, phone number and horses name
  • Name , location and date of competition
  • Test ridden, final percentage for dressage or final penalty score for CT, name of judge & competition
  • You must submit a COPY of the front page of your tests (it should include all of the information mentioned above).  Please DO NOT submit original tests. 
  • Telephoned, illegible, incomplete, incorrect or late submissions will not be eligible! 

Computations
  • Dressage: The average of the three scores will become the rider’s final score. Tie breaker will be collective marks.
  • Combined Training – 2 Phase: The average of the final three scores submitted will be used as the rider’s final score.  This includes your penalties for dressage & stadium.  Tie breaker will be collective marks on dressage tests.
  • Combined Training – 3 Phase: The average of the final three scores submitted will be used as the rider’s final score.  This includes your penalties for dressage, stadium & XC.  Tie breaker will be collective marks on dressage tests.
 
Presentation
  • Awards will be presented at the SNHDCTA banquet in November


Questions?  Please contact Lisa Smith at 603-505-2072 or email diamondgirl0596@gmail.com