2023 Encore Award Application
2023_encore_application.pdf |
Encore award
The Encore Award is awarded annually at the MDA Year End Award Banquet to the rider of an OTTB (Off-track Thoroughbred) with the highest average percentage from dressage tests ridden between October 1 and September 30. Riders must be a current MDA member and submit the Encore Award Application to be considered for the Award. A rider cannot win the award twice on the same horse. A rider can win the award multiple times on different horses. For the purpose of this award, the OTTB horse must have:
The qualifying average will be tabulated with three (3) scores:
- The horse’s Jockey Club registered name and/or registration number,
- A lip tattoo or microchip confirming the horse’s identity,
- Raced at least once. (This will be verified with the Jockey Club prior to the banquet.)
The qualifying average will be tabulated with three (3) scores:
- For Introductory to Fourth Level, one score must be from the highest test of the level. For FEI levels, all scores will qualify,
- From three (3) shows held on three (3) different dates,
- The three (3) scores used must have been achieved before three (3) different judges.