Cleveland Bay Horse Society of North America

Performance Awards Program

(All changes shown in italics)

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GOAL

The Cleveland Bay horse excels at many disciplines. This program is designed to recognize pure and part-breds competing in various disciplines, in both recognized and schooling shows. Awards are modest, but reward of competing benefits both the breed and competitors. As the breed and membership grow, so will this program.

DISCIPLINE CATEGORIES

In Hand (conformation -- dressage, hunter, driving)
Dressage (all levels)
Hunter/Jumper (hunter u/s, hunter equitation, all jumper classes, appointment class, sidesaddle)
Eventing (3 day events**, horse trials, combined tests, hunter trials, hunter paces)
Driving (single, pair, 4-in hand, pleasure driving, combined driving**, tandem)
Distance Riding (endurance**, competitive trail riding)
Western (pleasure, cutting, reining, trail, showmanship, timed events -- roping, barrels, poles, team penning)
Versatility (competition in two or more of the above-listed discipline categories)
In an effort to showcase the versatility of the Cleveland Bay, a more substantial award and featured recognition will be presented to the highest scoring horse in the Versatility category.

ELIGIBILITY

New for 2008: Eligibility is based on a CBHS or CBHSA registered horse with at least one owner being a CBHSNA member in good standing. Registration papers bearing an over-stamp will not preclude a horse from participation in this program. Pending registration will not preclude participation in this program provided that a true and correct copy of the actual registration passport is received by the CBHSNA Performance Awards chairman on or before August 1st of that calendar year.  For new members or those rejoining the Society following a five (5) year absence, this copy must be submitted to the points keeper by the December 15th deadline or all points/mileage will be forfeit. 
All renewing PA participants MUST submit a photocopy of their horses CBHS or CBHSA registration to the pointskeeper by August 1st showing not only the registration number but also the current ownership of the horse (the “Transfers” page).  Failure to submit this photocopy will result in forfeiture of all points/mileage earned.  Photocopies are only submitted initially and again when a horse changes ownership.

FEES

The fee for participation in this program is FIFTEEN AND NO/100THS DOLLARS ($15.00) U.S.   Applicant must advise the program administrator of his/her chosen discipline category (whether one or more) in writing by August 1st.  Horses may compete in more than one discipline, but separate enrollment fees are required for each category. Points begin when fees are received or envelope postmark (if legible) to the Society’s official mailing address.  All renewing members who choose to participate must apply no later than August 1st.  For new members or those who are rejoining the Society after a five (5) year absence, all enrollment deadlines will be waived, but all other rules hereunder apply unless otherwise stated.  Any enrollee desiring a refund of enrollment fees for any reason must contact the Performance Award Committee chairman (Gabrielle Gordon – gallianowilful@yahoo.com) as soon as practicable and request such refund in writing.  Refunds will not be granted if the logbook(s) has already been sent to the enrollee. New for 2008:If a PA-enrolled horse is sold during the competition year, the seller may pass to the buyer the horse’s logbook(s) to the new owner.  If a logbook is lost or not provided to the new owner, there will be a $5.00 fee for a replacement logbook.  Only those points properly recorded in the logbook will apply to the year-end totals.  Appropriate submission deadlines (for passport, etc) will apply regardless of sale date.

AWARDS

Awards given are: Champion, Reserve Champion, and Honorable Mention.  Special awards include:   “Thomas Webster Memorial Trophy” for the highest placing purebred; “Rosemary Foley Memorial Award” for the highest placing driving participant; “Apple of My Eye Award” for the highest placing mare -- either pure- or part-bred; “Forbes Award” for the highest placing gelding either pure- or part-bred.  Award winners shall submit a short story and recent photograph prior to actual receipt of their award.  In lieu of a short story, the Society will provide a questionnaire to facilitate drafting an article for publication upon request.  These submissions are due the Society secretary on or before January 15th (being exactly one month following submission deadline for logbooks).  Photos must show horse and handler/rider clean and correctly turned out with appointments and safety equipment appropriate to their respective discipline.


SCORING

Results are logged into a PA booklet under recognized and schooling levels. Divisions and levels are based on US show format. If overseas members or other NA members compete, a brief explanation of the type of show may be required to the show committee. To be eligible for an award, the horses must have at least three scores of 6th place or better. The horse‘s best 12 scores count, but all scores must be listed. This does not apply to Distance Riding participants – see those rules, below.  The show year will be December 1st through November 30th of each year. All books, (whether minimum showings were obtained or not) must be received by December 15th of that calendar year. To fully evaluate the program, we must have all books returned.
Scoring is based on a minimum of four (4) starters, not the number listed on the show program. If there are three or fewer entries, then points are halved.