Rules for Dressage High Score Awards

• The show season runs until Ocotber 31. Shows on or after November 1 will be included in the following year's results.
• For scores to count towards ECRDA year-end awards, riders must be ECRDA members at the time of the showing. Only ECRDA sanctioned shows will count toward ECRDA year-end awards. No scores will count toward year-end awards until all outstanding monies owed ECRDA are paid in full.
• Each individual is responsible for checking the accuracy of all tests. Check tests immediately upon receipt. No Changes in Scores Can Be Made After the Close of That Show!
• To qualify for a year end high score award, horse-rider combinations must submit at least three scores from three different judges from three different show dates. One score must be the highest score from the highest test of the level and must be a minimum of 55%. The MEDIAN of these three scores will be used to rank the horse-rider combinations at each level. In addition, one more score at or above 55% must be earned at the highest test of the level; this score is not included in the computation of the median. The exception will be FEI riders who only need 2 scores from 2 different judges at 2 different shows. Both scores must be above 55%. The average of the scores will be considered.
• A 55% minimum median score is needed to qualify for any one high score award. Additionally, the highest test of the level must be ridden twice before 2 different judges with a minimum score of 55%. Each horse/rider combination may qualify for high score awards at 2 consecutive levels only.
• Ten places will be awarded for all JR/YR and SR divisions - Lead Line thru F.E.I. Divisions will be split for riders who have shown Third Level and above and those who have shown Second Level and below.
• Horse/rider combinations that have won a year-end championship at Starter thru Fourth Levels cannot compete for a high score award again at that level. Fifth Level, F.E.I., and Musical Freestyle Champions may compete again at the same level. A horse/rider combination may not win more than 2 year-end championships in any given year - not including Musical Freestyle. Winning the championship at the Championship Show does not prohibit a rider from showing at the same level again.
• Achievement ribbons will be awarded to RIDERS receiving a score of 60% or higher at any level if they have not won a year-end award.
• It is not necessary to submit scores. They will be computed during the year, however, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFIRMING YOUR YEAR-END SCORES no later than November 5th by calling Pam Turner. Any discrepancies must be reported immediately. All results are final after November 5th.
• All scores and/or questions are to be addressed to the Year-End Awards Chairperson.