ASHA High Point Awards Program
The ASHA High Point Awards Program was initiated in 2011 after considerable thought and effort by the Charter Club Council, comprised of volunteers from across the country who represent a broad spectrum of equestrian disciplines.
The High Point Awards Program recognizes competition achievement by registered Saddlebreds and Half-Saddlebreds in a wide range of categories and disciplines, at all levels, not only in the “traditional” Saddlebred show ring, but also in open breed competition (such as open English pleasure, etc.) and international (or sport horse) disciplines. The highest placing horse owned by an active ASHA member in each category is named High Point champion. The program awards High Point winners in ten regions and Europe as well as overall national winners. The specific categories recognized in each region vary depending on regional availability and participation.
The program year runs from December 1 to November 30.
Competitions are segregated into three categories based on length (1-day, 2-day, 3-day or longer) with points assigned on a sliding scale (e.g. there is a multiplier for points from 2-day and 3-day competitions). Scoring is done separately for sport horse disciplines.
There is no enrollment required for the program. Every horse that has competition results entered into the ASHA database (or submitted separately to the ASHA) is automatically eligible for consideration as long as its owner is an active ASHA member (or member of an ASHA-recognized international Saddlebred association).
The full rules and program guidelines are linked below. Questions about the High Point Awards Program should be directed to Brenda Newell at b.newell@asha.net or Susan Harris at s.harris@asha.net.
2011 HIGH POINT WINNERS - National and Regional
High Point Standings - These standings are now final, subject to any needed corrections. Remember that owners and equitation riders have to be active ASHA members, at least by the end of the program period, in order to be eligible for High Point awards. Eligibility also requires a minimum of three different competitions within a region in order to be named regional High Point winner. Thus the horses with the most points may not necessarily be the actual winners.
Additional High Point Standings - The following points and standings are final through November 30.
Performance and Equitation Categories - Canadian-Registered Horses
Sport Horse Points and Standings
Half-Saddlebred Points and Standings
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High Point Awards Guidelines – Saddlebreds
High Point Awards Guidelines – Half-Saddlebreds
