Performance Award Rules

Eff. December 01, 2009
Note: Changes in bold text

Download the Performance Award Enrollment Form Here

The Cleveland Bay horse excels at many disciplines. The Performance Awards Program (hereafter referred to as PA) was developed to recognize Cleveland Bay purebreds and partbreds/sporthorses competing in those various disciplines. While the awards are modest, the rewards benefit both the breed with public exposure, and competitors for their sportsmanship. This program will continue to evolve and expand as the breed and membership grows. Contact any PA committee member with comments and suggestions.

DISCIPLINE CATEGORIES
In Hand (conformation -- dressage, hunter, driving, western showmanship)
Dressage (Intro Level and higher)Hunter/Jumper (hunter u/s, all jumper classes, 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, timed events -- roping, barrels, poles, team penning)
Versatility (competition in two or more of the above-listed discipline categories)

ELIGIBILITY

At least one owner must be a member in good standing of the Cleveland Bay Horse Society of North America, hereafter referenced as “the Society”.

Registration papers bearing an over-stamp (indicating that a sire is not licensed by CBHS, or breeding not verified, yet still registered by CBHS) will not preclude a horse from participation in this program.

A copy of the CBHS or CBHSA registration must be submitted to Milinda Ellis or the PA Chairman for each new horse being enrolled and for any PA-enrolled horse that is sold during the year. The copy must include an image of the ‘transfers’ page. Registration documentation must be submitted to the administrator no later than 20 September for enrollees participating in the USDF All Breeds program with all other disciplines due by 5 December.

FEES
Participation Fee: Dressage enrollment costs are $25.00 USD per horse. 

Other disciplines: $ 15.00 USD per horse, per discipline. Declarations: Applicants must advise the program administrator of his/her chosen discipline(s), in writing by August 1st. Horses may be enrolled in multiple disciplines. Logbook Replacement Fee: $5.00 USD for each replacement logbook.

AWARDS & SCORING

Performance Awards (PA) committee may contact owner/rider for an explanation of show log. Unless otherwise stated, ties will be broken by utilizing tabulated scoring in the method appropriate for that particular discipline.  PA committee decisions will be final.

JUDGE OR [SHOW] SECRETARY MUST SIGN LOG BOOKS FOR POINTS TO COUNT -- NO EXCEPTIONS!  CONTACT ADMINISTRATOR OR CHAIR IMMEDIATELY WITH QUESTIONS

Distance riding: Awards will be based solely upon completion miles taken from official ride results. Log books are to be signed by the Ride Manager. Vet cards for each ride entered must be submitted with the logbook at the end of the year, and will be returned to the owner/rider for his or her records. No distinction will be made with regard to Limited Distance vs. Endurance miles. Likewise, no distinction will be made with regard to CTR classes. Additionally, no distinction will be made between miles completed in one-day rides versus multi-day rides. All competitions MUST BE sanctioned by the appropriate national organization, e.g., AERC or NATRC.

Dressage: Awards are based on scores earned in competition by specific horse/rider combinations, rather than ribbon placing or points. Logbooks must be signed by a show official, and copies of tests are to be submitted with each logbook at year-end. Number of entries per class does not apply; however, the horse/rider combination must have at least three scores at Intro Level or higher to be eligible for awards. The pair’s best 12 scores count, but all scores must be listed.

Dressage scores will be averaged based upon the Median scores required up to the maximum of the 12 best scores. Like the disciplines using a tabulated score, Dressage Scores will be adjusted based upon a tier system. For Tier 1 rated shows, the scores will not be adjusted.  For Tier 2 rated shows, scores will be adjusted down by 3% of the total score. For Tier 3 rated shows, scores will be adjusted down by 6% of the total score. Competitors will need to record the show's appropriate tier on the log sheet. In addition to sending in copies of test sheets, the competitor must be able to provide a copy of the Show Program showing the sponsoring organization of the show if asked.

Tier 1 shows follow the same guidelines above.

Tier 2 shows include those rated by USDF Group Member Organizations, without actual USDF/USEF ratings. For example, these would include California Dressage Society, Oregon Dressage Society, Kentucky Dressage Society, etc. rated shows. Tier 3 shows are any remaining Dressage shows using USDF tests.

For those showing under foreign Dressage Society recognized tests the same Tier system will be in effect with tests being applied to their equivalent of USDF Levels.

For those showing USEA tests at dressage shows; Tests MUST show total points and maximum possible points to be converted into a percentage in order to count (not left in penalty points).  Test will be placed with equivalent USDF test (i.e. Beginner Novice/ Novice tests will be considered Training Level; Training tests will be considered First Level…).

Dressage awards will be separated into three categories:

Intro (all one level)
Training through First Level (Adult Amateur and Open)
Second Levels through FEI Levels.  (Adult Amateur and Open)

*Enrollees must declare if they are an adult amateur or Open on log sheet.  Junior/Young Rider enrollees must declare if they wish to be considered Adult Amateur or Open.

*Horses competing in Musical Freestyles, Pas de Deux, Prix Caprilli, Quadrille or other specialized test will record those scores with the equivalent level of test (i.e., First Level Freestyle will be placed/scored with the First Level tests).  If you have a question where your test should be located, please contact the Dressage Committee advisor.

*Those competing in Material or Dressage Equitation will be placed with the level that is appropriate. (i.e., if an equitation class has riders doing shoulder in, then that class will be placed with the Second Level scores)

*All information must be completed on log sheet, including placing, number of horses in class and points (this information is used to calculate points for sponsored trophies)

*Incomplete entries will be disqualified; this includes getting signatures for entries

*In the event of a tie, tie will be broken by the number of first place finishes.

*Dressage scores submitted for Versatility awards will be converted to points by the PA committee using the tabulated score table.

All Other Disciplines: Awards will be presented through sixth place.  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.  All books, (whether minimum showings were obtained or not) must be received by December 5th 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. Scoring is based on the chart below. If there are three or fewer entries, then points are halved.

Disciplines with tabulated scores, e.g., eventing, combined driving must submit copies of their tabulated tests.

SCORING

TIER 1 are defined as levels sanctioned by a national organization, e.g. U.S. Dressage Federation, U.S. Equestrian Federation, and Open Cleveland Bay breed classes where at least five (5) CBHS or CBHSA registered horse are competing.

TIER 2: Defined as shows or events sanctioned by a state or multi-state/territory organization. For Dressage participants, see clarifications in the Dressage Rules below.

CONTACT ADMINISTRATOR OR CHAIR IMMEDIATELY WITH QUESTIONS.