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IMHC YEAR END HIGH POINT AWARDS
PURPOSE: To
encourage and reinforce IMHC adult and youth member's participation in horse
shows and other special events in order to promote the Morgan Horse as well as
the equine industry.
AWARDS DIVISIONS
The Awards Divisions consists of eleven (11) regular divisions and ten (10)
special perpetual trophies and awards. Each
division will be awarded one (1) trophy and five (5) ribbons, unless there are
fewer than five (5) nominations. In
the event of a tie, awards will be made to each of the tied competitors.
Each division includes the classes listed underneath it.
They are as follows:
DIVISION ONE - IN
HAND
(Exhibitor of any age) (Nominate
horse)
a.
Stallion, Mare and Gelding
b.
Mare & Foal; Dam & Produce; Produce of Dam
c.
Sire and Get; Get of Sire
d.
Classic
DIVISION TWO - HUNTER PLEASURE
(Exhibitor of any age) (Nominate horse)
a.
Hunter Pleasure
b.
Hunter under saddle
c.
Ladies Side Saddle
Excludes any classes shown over fences
DIVISION THREE - SADDLESEAT
(Exhibitor of any age) (Nominate
horse)
a. Open
b.
Maiden, Novice and Limit
c. Junior Horse
d.
Amateur
e. Ladies and Gentlemen Classes
DIVISION FOUR - WESTERN
PLEASURE
(Exhibitor of any age) (Nominate
horse)
a.
Open
b. Maiden, Novice and
Limit
c. Junior Horse
d. Amateur
e. Ladies and Gentlemen
Classes
Excludes Stock,
Western Riding, & Reining
DIVISION FIVE - SPORT
HORSE
(Exhibitor of any age) (Nominate
horse)
a. Hunter
·
Over Fences-green and regular working hunter
·
Hunter Hack
b. Jumper
·
Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4
·
Open
·
Intermediate
·
Junior and Amateur Owner Classes
c. Dressage
·
AHSA Training Levels-1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
FEI Prix St.
Georges
·
FEl Intermediate Competition One and Two
·
FEl Grand Prix
f. Eventing:
·
Combined Training-all levels - (points
X3
)
·
Combined Tests-All levels - (points
X2
)
g. Carriage:
·
ADS Classes
·
Carriage Classes
·
Marathons
h. Combined Driving Events
·
All levels - (points
X3
if submitting one overall score)
i. Trail
·
Competitive trail rides- (points
X2
for rides 50 miles or more)
·
Endurance trail rides of all lengths -
(points
X2
for rides 50 miles or more)
j. Miscellaneous
·
Obstacle Trail Class
·
Stock, Western Riding, and Reining
·
Roadster-bike or saddle
·
Versatility
(Points X No. of Classes if not pinned separately)
·
Races
DIVISION SIX - DRIVING
(Exhibitor of any age) (Nominate
horse)
a.
Open
b.
Maiden, Novice and Limit
c.
Junior Horse
d.
Amateur
e. Ladies and Gentlemen Classes
DIVISION
SEVEN - CONTESTING
(Exhibitor and horse of any age) (Nominate
rider)
a.
Barrel Racing
b. Pole Bending
c.
Keyhole
d.
Fun classes (Gymkhana)
e.
Others timed classes suited to category
DIVISION EIGHT - NON-JUDGED
EVENTS
(Exhibitor of any age) (Nominate
horse)
a.
Parades
b. Horse Fair
Exhibition(s)
c. Judging
events
d. Clinics
e. School,
Church & similar Demonstrations
f. Mounted flag ceremonies
g. Others? When in doubt, please check with the High Point
Program Chair(s) for a ruling.
Examples
of what is not allowed: pleasure trail rides, family reunions, activities
that flow from a primary event (count only the primary event), stable tours,
other events not open to the general public or derived from activities for which
the participants or organizers are paid.
Submit points for each day of multi-day events in
which you participate.
DIVISION NINE - YOUTH
EQUITATION
(Exhibitor 17 years old and under) (Nominate rider)
a.
Saddle seat
b.
Western
c.
Hunt seat-on the flat or over fences
d.
Stock seat
e.
Reinsmanship, Turn-out
f.
Grooming and Showmanship
g.
Fitting and Showmanship
DIVISION
TEN - ADULT EQUITATION
(Exhibitor 18 years old & over) (Nominate
rider)
a.
Saddle seat
b. Western
c. Hunt seat-on the flat
or over fences
d.
Stock seat
e.
Reinsmanship, turnout
f.
Grooming and Showmanship
g.
Fitting and Showmanship
DIVISION
ELEVEN - BEGINNER EXHIBITOR
(Exhibitor under 11 years old not already participating in 'Canter' classes)
(Nominate exhibitor)
a.
Walk-Trot
b.
Leadline
c.
Grooming and Showmanship; Fitting and Showmanship
d.
In Hand
e.
Dressage
BLUE BROOK FARM AWARD - There is NO fee to apply for this award. Any
youth in IMHC can apply. See form
for details on applying for this award. When you have mailed the application to
Jane Blue, please notify Linda Laud at
laudfarm@dem.ffni.com or by phone 219-956-2473 to let her know you sent an
application in.
HIGH POINT JUNIOR EXHIBITOR TROPHY - Awarded to the exhibitor (17
years old or under) who has accumulated the highest number of points during
the year by performing in classes in all Divisions except Ten, regardless of
how many horses ridden. This is a
perpetual trophy.
JANET KEESLING STABLES EQUITATION TROPHY - Awarded to the rider (17
years or under) who has accumulated the most points in Division Nine. This is a
perpetual trophy.
HIGH POINT AMATEUR AWARD - Awarded to the adult (18 years and over)
whose horse has accumulated the highest number of points in the year by
performing in all Divisions except Nine, Ten and Eleven.
(One horse and one rider) This is a perpetual trophy. Amateur status is
determined as defined by USA Equestrian rules.
OPEN PROMOTIONAL TROPHY - Awarded to the horse who has earned the
most points in classes where the Morgan is shown against other breeds.
This would include such shows as the Indy 500, Hartmeyer's, Shriner's
Shows, 4-H, etc. this is a perpetual trophy.
HIGH POINT HORSE TROPHY - Awarded to the horse that has accumulated
the most points in all of the Divisions except Nine and Ten.
This is a perpetual trophy.
GARWOOD SAMSON MEMORIAL TROPHY- Awarded to the horse accumulating
the most points in Carriage classes in Division Five in loving memory of Garwood
Samson by Janet Divens. This is a perpetual trophy.
MARY JANE CAIN MEMORIAL TROPHY -
Adult Sportsmanship (18 years and
over) and
&
CANTERBURY FARM TROPHY -
Youth Sportsmanship (17 years and
under)
The selection of sportsmanship winners shall be on the basis of a person who is
enthusiastic about the Morgan horse, and by their example, promotes the equine
industry. the same person cannot win the trophy two (2) years in a row.
The selection of the winners shall be from among the IMHC membership.
Each member may vote for one (1) youth and one (1) adult for the recipient
of the two respective trophies. Voting
takes place the day the IMHC Awards are presented in the fall. These are
perpetual trophies. No nomination
necessary.
Harriett A Ulery
Indiana
Morgan Promotion Award - Awarded to the person who most promotes the
Morgan horse and the Indiana Morgan Horse Club during the
High Point
year. No nomination necessary.
Awarded at the discretion of the Board.
This is a perpetual trophy.
JILL COPLEN AWARD - Awarded
in memory of Jill Coplen to recognize those who, without their
behind-the-scenes work to support the IMHC and the Morgan horse industry, the
show would not go on. No nomination necessary.
Awarded at the discretion of the Board.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for scoring, the
horse must be registered with the American Morgan Horse Association and be owned
or leased by an IMHC member in good standing.
In case of a co-owned horse, at least one owner must be a member of the
IMHC.
Ownership of the nominated horse may be transferred during the season without
affecting the animal's score, providing the above requirements are met. The
award will be made to the owner as shown at the time the horse wins its last
point in competition, provided the owner is a member of the IMHC.
To be eligible for scoring, riders
must be members of the IMHC in good standing. Points may only be earned on a
registered Morgan.
To qualify for a division award a
horse or rider must be nominated with the Point Secretary as a competitor for
the Year End Awards. A nomination
fee of $20.00 must be submitted per horse and $15.00 per equitation rider along
with a nomination form. THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE NOMINATION FEE PER HORSE FOR ALL
HORSE DIVISIONS PER SEASON AND ONLY ONE NOMINATION FEE PER EXHIBITOR PER SEASON.
There will be no refund of monies.
The High Point Awards year is from
November 1st through October 31st of the following year.
Exhibitors' ages are as of December
1 of the previous year in compliance with AHSA. There must be a minimum of two
nominations in each division for the division to remain open.
If there are not enough nominations in a division, the Point Secretary
will transfer the nominee into a similar division that is open.
Any person (including a trainer)
may show a nominated horse so long as they are members of the IMHC. Winners
shall be those horses or exhibitors that score the highest number of points in
each division.
Points won in Pro-Am Classes will
be awarded depending on the age of the Amateur exhibitor.
SCORING
Points may be earned at the following types of
shows: AHSA, AMHA, IMHC, ISHA, Open, and 4-H.
It is the responsibility of the
exhibitor to submit all show results and/or verification of participation in
events other than horse shows to the Point secretary within one month (31 days)
after the show or event or by November 1st of the competition year
(which ever comes first). Late
submissions will not be accepted unless approved by the IMHC Board. It is up to
the exhibitor to petition the Board for an exception.
Scoring forms will be provided by
the Point Secretary or may be copied by the exhibitor.
A copy of the special event entry form, participation form, official
announcement, or an invitation dated and preferably signed by an official,
designates verification of participation in parades, judged and non-judged
events, trail rides, and pleasure driving rides.
Points received for judged events:
(regardless of number in class)
| First Place |
10
points |
Sixth place |
5 points |
| Second
Place |
9
points
|
Seventh place |
4 points |
| Third
Place |
8 points
|
Eighth Place |
3 points |
| Fourth
Place |
7 points |
Ninth Place |
2
points |
| Fifth
place |
6
points |
Tenth Place |
1
point |
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IMHC sponsored shows = Points
x 2
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Any show championship (other than A rated,
Regional, Grand National, or World Championship) = Points
x 2
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A-Rated Shows = Points
x 2
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Regional and Grand National = Points
x 3
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Split
Classes
Exhibitors in
non-tied split classes will receive 2 points (with normal multipliers) if
showing in finals. Normal scoring
apply to placing in finals.
Points for non-judged events:
A participant in the judging
portion of judging competition will be awarded 5 points towards the High Point
Junior Exhibitor Trophy. Horses that
participate shall be awarded points in the Non-Judged Events Division.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
To sponsor a division such as Beginner Exhibitor, you must submit twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) to the Point Secretary by October 31.
A tentative list of placings will
be published in the Indiana Morgan Horse News in August, showing the first six
(6) placings and their points. Disclosure
of points to individuals other that the horse owner, shall not be made except in
the Newsletter.
To ensure that all junior exhibitors are rewarded for their efforts, all Junior
Exhibitors who are nominated and accumulated points will be recognized.
Presentation of the trophies and awards will be made at the IMHC Fall Meeting
each year. Each division winner will receive a trophy.
Ribbons or comparable awards will be awarded to through the 6th place
winners.
Any questions concerning scoring that are not specifically covered in the
foregoing rules shall be adjudicated on the basis of the principles expressed in
the current AHSA award scoring system or by a majority vote of the Board of
Directors of the IMHC.
The Board of Directors of the IMHC
may, at their discretion, cancel an IMHC Year End High Point Award, should the
competition throughout the year be less than two (2) nominations in any
Division.
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Nominations must be postmarked prior to any
shows or events to be counted. Points
are NOT retroactive.
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Additional entries can be made on a
separate form.
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Results may be submitted via e-mail
provided all requested information on the standard submission form is
provided.
Mail
nominations to:
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