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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

Breed Shows (classes open only to Cleveland Bays and Cleveland Bay partbreds/sporthorses, whether in-hand, ridden, or driven, including classes where unregistered horses are allowed to compete alongside their registered counterparts)

The following categories are available for those showing in classes/competition open to any breed:

In Hand (conformation -- dressage, hunter, driving, western showmanship)

Dressage (Intro Level and higher)

Hunter/Jumper (hunter u/s, all jumper classes, sidesaddle but must include at least one score  from a class over fences minimum height 2 feet (60 cm) or hunter hack minimum height 2’6 feet (75 cm))

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 – including but not limited to roping, barrels, poles, team penning)

Versatility (competition in three or more of the above-listed discipline categories, including breed shows)

ELIGIBILITY

Purebreds and/or Partbreds/Sporthorses must be registered with the Cleveland Bay Horse Society in the United Kingdom, or Cleveland Bay Horse Society in Australasia. Hereafter, those Societies will be referenced as “CBHS” and “CBHSA”, respectively.

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, per level/category and per horse/rider combination.

Other disciplines: $ 15.00 USD per horse, per discipline. 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

General: Points and/or miles begin to accrue when the fees are received. Thereafter, results are logged into the PA booklet under the appropriate tier (see chart, below). Divisions and tiers 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.  The show year will be December 1st through November 30th of each year.  Awards will be presented through third place. Special awards as available through donors -- see current list of special awards in the Society’s newsletter and on the website.  After submission of logbooks, program administrator will notify the top award winners. Each winner shall submit a short story and recent photograph prior to actual receipt of their award. These submissions are due to the Society secretary on or before January 10th, one month following submission deadline for logbooks. Photos must show horse and handler/rider correctly turned out with appointments appropriate to their respective disciplines or an in-hand shot. A publication release form must accompany each photo submitted. Failure to submit the article and photo will result in forfeiture of the award.  For championships at any level, double the regular points for that category. Championships may be awarded points to 10th place, where applicable. Successful competition at international levels (e.g., CCI, CDE, Pan-American Championships, North American Championships, etc) is worth triple points or mileage.

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. For those competing in regional championships, three (3) percentile points will be added to their final 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 listed in the section entitled “SCORING,” below.
• 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 the following categories:

• Introduction – No distinction between Open or AA
• Training Level – Open Riders
• Training Level – Adult Amateur
• First Level – Open Riders
• First Level – Adult Amateur
• Second Level and Above – No distinction between Open or AA

*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: 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	Tier 2	Tier 3
1st	12	9	6
2nd	10	7.5	5
3rd	8	6	4
4th	6	4.5	3
5th	4	3	2
6th	2	1.5	1

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.

TIER 3 are defined as unsanctioned shows or events recognized by a regional or local organizations only.

Documentation: Enrollees are responsible to provide documentation to assign points in Tiers 1 or 2.  In Open CB breed classes, enrollee must provide documentation the classes are restricted to Cleveland Bays only. For Tier 1 or Tier 2 points enrollees are required to provide documentation (i.e., copy of show bill).