Here at the CCSHA we work hard to bring new opportunities to all of our members, regardless of your chosen discipline. We love see you out competing in your chosen fields and showing the true versatility of the Clydie Cross. With this in mind, we are excited to let you know that we are launching our new Annual High Point Award!
Members will now be able to collect points in their favourite equestrian disciplines, compete for the title of Horse of the Year and win a great range of prizes. The program will run from the 1st July to the 30th June and we will announce our first group of winners at the 2019 AGM.
We have a great incentives for stud owners, young stock owners and our junior members – in fact there’s something for everyone.
CATEGORIES
- Show Horse
- Show Jumping
- Dressage
- Eventing / Combined Training
- Versatility: Includes obstacle based events such as Extreme Cowboy Racing, International Mountain Trail, Working Equitation & CCSHA Annual Show versatility course
- ATHRA affiliated Trail Riding: As trial riding is not a competitive discipline, 5 attendance points will be awarded for every ATHRA affiliated ride
- Harness and Long Reining
BONUS CATEGORIES
All competitors who enter the Annual High Point Award and submit score cards are eligible for the following prizes.
Junior Competitor of the Year: The total of scores from categories 1 – 6 will be combined and the highest scoring junior competitor (18 years and under) will be awarded Junior Competitor of the Year
Sport Horse of the Year: The total of score cards from categories 1 – 6 will be combined and the highest scoring sport horse will be awarded Sport Horse of the Year. To be eligible for this award, horse must be registered in the Sport Horse category (adult or foal recording).
Stud Book Horse of the Year: The total of score cards from categories 1 – 6 will be combined and the highest scoring stud book registered horse will be awarded Stud Book Horse of the Year. To be eligible for this award, horse must be registered in the Stud Book category (adult or foal recording).
Young Stock of the Year: The total of score from led / driven events (i.e. ridden events do not count) will be combined and the highest scoring young stock (3 years and under according to date of birth) will be awarded Young Stock of the Year. Points can only be accrued for this award while the horse is 3 years and under; if your horse turns 4 year of age during the High Point period you cannot accrue any further points (horse is still eligible for the award).
Stud of the Year: The score cards of horses containing the same stud prefix/suffix will be added together, regardless of discipline (e.g. categories 1 – 6). This category is available at no charge and awards will be presented to the registered stud owner. Stud Prefix/Suffix must be registered with the CCSHA
Overall High Point of the Year: The total of score cards from categories 1 – 6 will be combined and the highest scoring competitor will be awarded the Overall High Point of the Year
To be eligible for the CCSHA Annual High Point Awards simply chose your categories and order your score cards. There is a nominal participation fee and applications can be made via email, post or the website (coming in the next few days). We have attached the rules and application form for you and we can’t wait to see your progress. Don’t forget that your membership needs to be current and your horse needs to be registered in order to take part. Good luck!