QCDC Year-End Award Classes
YEAR-END AWARDS
QCDC uses points accumulated during the show season will be given in Junior and Senior Divisions
in the following levels:
USDF Introductory Level Tests A thru C
Training Level Tests 1-3
First Level Tests 1-3
Second Level Percentage
Third Level Percentage
Fourth Level & AbovePercentage
Sport Horse In Hand 3 years & under; and 4 years & over
Musical Freestyle Training, First, etc. (Percentage based)
Musical Group Rides Pas de Deux & Quadrille %
USEA Test of Choice Percentage
Champion, Reserve and Ribbons through 6th place
Awarded in December at The Dressage Company Banquet
Invitation will be mailed.
To Qualify for QCDC YEAR-END AWARDS:
Competitors MUST show at a minimum of 4 shows at 3 different member locations & mark each entry form for scores to count.
EACH HORSE/RIDER COMBINATION MUST COMPLETELY QUALIFY (4 SHOWS, 3 LOCATIONS) AT EACH LEVEL SHOWN.
See p. 7 of Omnibus or e-Omnibus for point system.
Please check with show management to see which scores will count.
QCDC High Percentage Award
An award will be given for the single highest percentage score at each level: Introductory,
Training, First, Second , Third & above, Sport Horse, Musical Freestyle, and Musical Group Rides.
Awesome Outhouse Award Perpetual Trophy
Given occasionally to the
QCDC barn with the finest outhouse.
Criteria for award involve exterior/interior innovative design and creature comforts.
Click image to see the trophy photo at page bottom.
2010 winner: Cross Creek Equestrian Center
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Year End Eligibility
Competitors MUST show at a minimum of 4 shows at 3 different member locations & mark each entry form for scores to count.
EACH HORSE/RIDER COMBINATION MUST COMPLETELY QUALIFY (4 SHOWS, 3 LOCATIONS) AT EACH LEVEL SHOWN.
A $15.00 late fee is assessed when a rider requests that his/her
scores be included in the calculations for Year End Awards after a show
has concluded. Each horse/rider combination may accumulate points in up to four levels in any given year.
Training Level Musical Free Style is recognized only by QCDC.
If sufficient entries warrant, a Training Level MFS award will be given.
High Percent Award is the highest percentage score at each level.
Points for QCDC Year End Awards are accumulated by a graduated
scale depending on the number of completed rides in each class.
1-6 riders/class- 1st will receive the # of completed rides in the class.
Example:
3 riders - 3 pts. for 1st, 2 pts. for 2nd, 1 pt for 3rd.
7 riders - 7 pts. for 1st, 6 pts. for 2nd, 5 pts. for 3rd, etc.
8 -10 riders/class - 8 pts. for 1st, etc.
11-15 riders/class - 9 pts. for 1st, etc.
16 + riders/class - 10 pts. for 1st, etc.
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Classes Offered at ALL QCDC Shows
| 1. USDF Introductory Level |
Test A Junior |
| 2. USDF Introductory Level |
Test A Senior |
| 3. USDF Introductory Level |
Test B Junior |
| 4. USDF Introductory Level |
Test B Senior |
| 5. USDF Introductory Level |
Test C Junior |
| 6. USDF Introductory Level |
Test C Senior |
| 7. Training Level |
Test One |
| 8. Training Level |
Test Two |
| 9. Training Level |
Test Three |
| 10. First Level |
Test One |
| 11. First Level |
Test Two |
| 12. First Level |
Test Three |
| 13. Second Level |
% class: State test on entry |
| 14. Third Level |
% class: State test on entry |
| 15. 4th Level & Above |
% class: State test on entry |
| 16. USEA Test of Choice |
% class: State test on entry |
| 17. Sport Horse in Hand |
3 Years & under as of 1/1 of current year |
| 18. Sport Horse in Hand |
4 Years & over as of 1/1 of current year |
| 19. Musical Freestyles |
Training, First, etc. |
| 20. Musical Group |
Pas de Deux and Quadrille |
A copy of your horse’s Negative Coggins is required with each entry.
Fees:
Class Fees: $21.00/class
Stabling: Is Available. Contact individual show managers.
Miscellaneous: Some special classes have lower fees. See individual show bills.
Late Fee (if applicable): $5.00
• A JUNIOR Rider is 18 years old and under as of January 1 of the show year.
• A SENIOR rider is 19 years old and over as of January 1 of the show year
• Music must be presented on a cassette tape or CD. State on entry.
• Late Fee (if applicable): $5.00 for entries received after closing date.
• Indicate size of arena needed for Freestyle on Entry Blank.
• Miscellaneous: Some special classes have lower fees. See individual show bills.
ALL RIDERS MUST WEAR PROPER HEADGEAR: NO EXCEPTIONS!
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QCDC Vintage Awards - Honoring Our Senior Horses
Dr. Nancy Nicholson is sponsoring year end ribbon awards honoring any senior horse/rider
combinations still active in lessons or clinics - need not show. Sign up at show or clinic!
• 60 - 70 total years (Vintage Junior)
• 71 - 80 total years (Vintage Senior)
• 81+ total years (Vintage Ancient)
Sign Up FORM (print and bring to a director or a show)
Click HERE to see amenities.
Criteria for award involve exterior/interior innovative design and creature comforts.
Returnable trophy is on marble base with brass plaques.
Winning barn gets framable picture and chance to display in farm lounge.
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