** Following horse show rules, we reserve the right to combine subdivisions if there are fewer than five qualifiers.

**Points will be awarded to first through fifth place finishers who achieve a score of 50% or higher at competitions sanctioned only by MSEDA.

** Double points will be awarded at USEF and USDF sanctioned competitions that are also sanctioned by MSEDA if a score of 50% of higher is attained.

** In open divisions with no Junior/Senior/Master sub-classificaion, points will be awarded for first through fifth places and assigned to the proper Junior/Senior/Master categories.

** In the event that there are fewer than five competitors in the class, points will be reducted according to the following schedule:

PLACING

	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	5TH
5 or more entries	5	4	3	2	1
4 entries	4	3	2	1
3 entries	3	2	1
2 entries	2	1
1 entry	1

The following will also receive a trophy and a ribbon.

* Dressage High Point Award - Awarded to the horse/rider combination who have amassed the greatest number of points competing in dressage during the competition year.

* Dressage High Point Junior Rider - Awarded to the rider under age 18 who has amassed the greatest number of points competing in dressage during the competition year.

* Dressage High Point Senior Rider - Awarded to the rider age 22 - 49 who has amassed the greatest number of points competing in dressage during the competition year.

* Dressage High Point Master Rider - Awarded to the rider age 50 and over who has amassed the greatest number of points competing in dressage during the competition year.

* Dressage High Point Adult Amateur - Awarded to the amateur rider over age 21 who has submitted a copy of his/her USEF amateur card to the Dressage Points Chair and amassed the greatest number of points competing in dressage during the competition year. Amateur card must be sent to  P.O. Box 338 Georgetown, KY 40324. Points start to accrue when information is received 

* FEI Certificate of Achievement - Awarded to any rider who has achieved a minimum score of 57% at the FEI level at an USEF/USDF- recognized competition. A copy of the qualifying test, including judge's signature, must be submitted to the MSEDA  in order to be eligible. Please submit test to  P.O. Box 338 Georgetown, KY 40324 

* Dressage High Point Mare - The Tundra Memorial Trophy - Awarded to the mare who has amassed the greatest number of points in dressage during the competition year. ** This includes a perpetual trophy as well as the individual trophy.

* Dressage Company's Musical Kur - Awarded to the horse who has amassed the greatest number of points at musical kur competitions during the competition year.

*Western Dressage High Point Young Rider - The Grider Trophy -  Awarded annually to the activated Junior or Young Rider under the age of 21 who has amassed the greatest number of points in Western Dressage during the competition year.

*Western Dressage High Point Senior Rider - The Shiny Tiny Dancer Memorial Trophy - Awarded annually to the activated Senior Rider who has amassed the greatest number of points in Western Dressage during the competition year. 

*Western Dressage High Point Senior Rider -The Shawkilito Memorial Trophy - Awarded annually to the activated Master Rider who has amassed the greatest number of points in Western Dressage during the competition year. 

*Dressage High Point Thoroughbred - The Ibboyee Memorial Trophy - Awarded annually to the high point MSEDA OTTB in Dressage. Points are earned from training level and above. Must send T.I.P. information and intent to P.O. Box 338 Georgetown, KY 40324. Points start accruing when information is received. 

* Outstanding Dressage Show - Must be sanctioned by MSEDA. This award is determined by nomination and vote of the general membership at the annual awards banquet.

To be elgible for all awards:

1. The Competition Year begins on January 1 and runs through December 31 of the year.

2. The rider must be a member in good standing and fulfill the minimum volunteer hours (eight hours total -- four at either the Mid South Dressage at the Park or Mid South Team Challenge).

3. Activate the horse - notify the Administrator on the membership form of the horse/rider combination. Points accrue only after activation date is in effect.

We also present the following awards:

* Kob Ryen Memorial Trophy - Nominated and Voted on at the Annual Meeting by the general membership and awarded to the individual who has done the most to further the purpose of MSEDA during the year. It may be awarded to a rider or a non-rider. ** This award consists of a perpetual trophy as well as an individual trophy.

* Bryn Wilborn Memorial Trophy - To recognize MSEDA young riders who have participated in the North American Young Rider Championships in dressage or eventing. Their names will be inscribed on the Bryn Wilborn Memorial Trophy on display at the Kentucky Horse Park, and each will receive a commemorative julep cup.

* Volunteer Awards - Up to twenty five individuals may be awarded prized each year to recognize the efforts of outstanding volunteers.