Performance Awards Program
Performance Awards for competitors and programs
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Day and Year End Awards
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Competitors receive Champion awards
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Programs receive High Point awards
Mandatory requirements for participation in day and year end performance award
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Must participate in a minimum of 2 shows
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Must declare and pay the one time yearly fee by closing date of show for points to count
Registration (per competition)
4 Circuits (4 prize lists)
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​Adaptive
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Dressage​
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In Hand
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Veteran & Academy
Competitor | Fee | Program High Point Awards | Fee |
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1 Competition | $25.00 | 1 Competition | $30.00 |
2 Competitions | $40.00 | 2 Competitions | $50.00 |
3 Competition | $50.00 | 3 Competitions | $65.00 |
4 Competition | $55.00 | 4 Competitions | $75.00 |
Point Systems
Competitor | Competitor Points | Program Placing | Program Points |
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First | 6 | First | 6 |
Second | 5 | Second | 5 |
Third | 3 | Third | 3 |
Fourth | 2 | Fourth | 2 |
Fifith | 1 | Fifth | 1 |
Sixth | .05 | Sixth | .05 |
7-10 | 0 | 7-10 | .25 |
Breaking of Ties
Adaptive, Academy and Veterans Ties | |
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Equal Points | The competitor with higher points in equitation is awarded Champion. |
Still Tied | The competitor with the higher points in obstacle is awarded Champion |
Still Tied After Obstacle | They will remain tied, and both are awarded Champion. |
Dressage Ties | |
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Equal Points | If competitors have an equal score, the competitor with the highest score under the Collective Marks is awarded Champion. |
Collective Marks Still Tied | If the scores in the Collective Marks also tie, the rider with the higher score in balance and equitation is awarded Champion. |
If Still Tied: | They will remain tied, and both are awarded Champion. |
In Hand Ties | |
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Equal Points | The competitor with higher points in obstacle is Champion. |
Still Tied | The person with the higher score in showmanship is Champion. |
Still Tied After Showmanship | They will remain tied and both are awarded. |
Liberty Ties |
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Equal points:
They will remain tied and both will receive the award.
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Competitors Day and Circuit Year End Awards
Champion awards will be given for the following Sections within the below designated divisions:
Supported Divisions
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Maiden Walk Only
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Maiden Walk/Trot or Jog
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Novice Walk/Trot or Jog
Limited support Division
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Intermediate Walk Only
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Advanced Intermediate Walk
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Intermediate Walk/Trot or Jog
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Advanced Intermediate Walk/Trot or Jog
Independent Division
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Advanced Walk
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Advanced Walk/Trot or Jog
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Advanced Walk/Trot or Jog/Canter
Competitors Designated Divisions
Adaptive; cognitive, physical, emotional
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​Supported
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Limited support
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Independent
Veteran
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Supported
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Limited Support
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Independent
Academy
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Supported
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Limited Support
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Independent
English Dressage; Academy, Adaptive, Veteran
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Supported
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Limited Support
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Independent
Western Dressage; Academy, Adaptive, Veteran
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Supported
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Limited Support
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Independent
In Hand; Academy, Adaptive, Veteran
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Supported
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Limited Support
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Independent
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Liberty
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Only independent competitors
Hippotherapy Goal Achievement Award
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A year end achievement award will be awarded for competitor reaching 9 goals (Champion) or 5-8 (Reserve Champion)
Program Day Awards
High Point Award will be presented for Supported, Limited Support and Independent in the following:
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​Adaptive
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​Veterans
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English Dressage
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Western Dressage
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In Hand
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​Academy
Our “NAVHS Best Overall” Will be awarded to:
The programs with the highest overall number of points in
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Adaptive​
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​Veterans
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English Dressage
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Western Dressage
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In Hand
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​Academy
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Ties
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Equal Points - The program with more points in equitation wins.
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Still Tied - The program with the higher score in obstacle wins.
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Still Tied After Obstacle - They will remain tied and both receive the award.
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Program Year End Circuit Awards
High point in classes (ribbon and trophy)
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Equitation
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Obstacles
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Patterns
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English Dressage
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Western Dressage
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In hand obstacles
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Showmanship
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Obstacle Showmanship
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Liberty Obstacle
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​BEST OVERALL. Top 3 will be awarded (Cash/gift card prize)
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Gold $200.00*
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Silver $150.00*
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Bronze $100.00*
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*Minimum award. Actual monetary awards will be based on participation and updated on the website.