California Dressage Society Awards and Rules
http://california-dressage.org
REQUIREMENTS
Award Year: October 1 - September 30.
Membership Year: December - December.
Membership – Required **
Type - Primary Member to CDS with a chapter membership to LVCCDS (if chosen) or other chapter and a General Membership (GM) to the USDF.
** Rider membership in CDS is required in order to compete in CDS approved/rated shows and for Year End Awards. A USDF (General Membership included with CDS membership), and USEF memberships are required in order to compete in CDS/USDF/USEF rated/approved shows.
CDS Horse Registration/ID – NO *
A CDS Horse Registration is not required to compete in approved/rated shows.
* A USDF and USEF Horse Registration/ID number is required in order to compete in all CDS/USDF/ USEF rated competitions.
AWARDS & RULES
All active members in good standing of the California Dressage Society are eligible to earn CDS Awards. Rider AND Owner must be members in order for scores to count. The CDS Central Office automatically records scores earned by members during the current show season at CDS recognized shows. It is recommended that each competitor keep his or her own yearly show record to verify against CDS records at the end of the show year. You must be a current Active Member in good standing of CDS to qualify for the awards program. Scores acquired before payment of dues for the year will not be counted.
California Dressage Society Awards include a Year End Award with Certificates and Plates, which are awarded on a yearly basis, October 1 to October 1.
**CDS Certificates**
A certificate is earned by CDS members who achieve scores of 60% or better at Training Level or above in a single show season (not to exceed 4 scores).
**CDS Plates**
A plate is awarded to a CDS member the first time he/she earns five (5) or more scores of 60% or better at Training Level or above in a single show season. Recipients will continue to receive plates every year thereafter. The plate is engraved with the horse's name, level of competition and number of scores. A personalized wall plaque is available for purchase for mounting the plates. Download order form here.
**CDS Pony Award**
The CDS Pony Award is a ribbon that goes to the high scoring pony at each CDS recognized show. The shows identify the high scoring pony in their results and the CDS Central Office will send out the awards to the pony and pony rider. All pony riders must inform show management that they would like to be eligible for the pony award and to be designated on the results cover sheet if they are the high score pony. To be eligible, all ponies must have a current USEF Pony Measurement Card. CDS will also offer a Year End Award for the overall highest scoring pony Training and above.
**Regional CDS Chapter Adult Amateur Competition**
The mission of these competitions is to provide an opportunity for all CDS Adult Amateur riders to qualify and compete against others of similar skills and experience. The regional nature of these shows will help to provide our membership with a developmental path for gaining competitive experience, promote excellence and increase awareness of and support for the Chapters.
Goals:
#1 – For the Chapters: These regional or “mid” level adult amateur competitions are designed to promote and enhance awareness and participation by the CDS Chapters, provide State level support in funding and advertisement, and a chance to generate funds at the chapter level.
#2 – For the Riders: These competitions will provide a positive “introductory” show experience for some, which will hopefully be a stepping stone to bigger things, while offering the other more experienced amateur riders a warm-up for the Championship Show.
#3 – For the Whole Organization: These competitions are designed to bridge the gap between the local chapter shows with individual year end awards programs and the tremendously difficult, top caliber competition at the Annual CDS Championship Show.
Three Regional CDS Chapter Adult Amateur Competitions will be held each year, one in each of the regions as defined in the CDS bylaws; north, central and south. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE GUIDELINES
· ELIGIBILITY:
o Participants at the RAAC shows must be current members of CDS, must have a USEF Amateur Card under Dressage Rules, and must be 22 year of age or older.
o The horse owner must be a current member of CDS.
o Qualification is for an amateur rider/horse team.
o To be eligible to compete, the $25 registration fee for each horse and rider team per level MUST BE PAID to the CDS Central Office by close of business no later than 14 days prior to the first day of competition at the regional show entered.
o Scores earned before paying the fee will count provided the payment is received at the Central Office prior to close of business as specified above.
o 2010 Qualifying Opens: Sep 1st, 2009 at any show with CDS recognition.
o 2010 Qualifying Closes: 14 days prior to the first competition day of the regional show entered.
o Scores earned at the CDS Championship Show will NOT count towards qualification.
o Horse/rider teams who qualify MAY compete in ONLY ONE regional competition.
o Qualification scores must be earned at CDS recognized shows and are as follows:
3 scores from 2 judges at Training Level test 3 or 4 of 62% or higher.
3 scores from 2 judges at 1st level of 60% or higher.
3 scores from 2 judges at 2nd level of 60% or higher
3 scores from 2 judges at 3rd level of 60% or higher.
3 scores from 2 judges at 4th level of 60% or higher.
2 scores from 2 judges at PSG of 60% or higher.
2 scores from 2 judges at Intermediare 1 of 60% or higher.
Elite horse and rider teams that have won either Champion or Reserve Champion at the CDS Annual Championship Show at Training, 1st and 2nd Levels are not eligible to compete in the RAAC shows at the level they have won.
**CDS ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW**
Qualifying Program/Horse of the Year Competition
A horse-rider combination must achieve the following for qualification at the various levels for the CDS Annual Show. Qualifying dates run from cut-off date to cut-off date.
Two divisions will be offered at the CDS Annual Show: Open and Amateur at First through Intermediare I Levels. Intermediare II, Grand Prix and Freestyle classes are open divisions.
· Open Division—Open to all competitors
· Amateur Division—Open to competitors holding a US Equestrian (USEF) Amateur card.
**Juniors and Young Riders**