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Awards & Subsidies

These awards will be handed out at our AGM and Awards Banquet. All awards to be awarded at the discretion of the AHTA Board.

Only full AHTA members are eligible for awards. Members must be in good standing with our event organizers.
-Be a current member with no outstanding payments due or outstanding to the AHTA or its Event Organizers
-Agree to and comply with the Equestrian Canada Code of Conduct & Ethics
-Not have any disciplinary actions under EC or FEI

Results from Alberta events are tracked and reported by the Event Organizers and the Statistician.

Out of province and/or country results only apply to EV105 and above divisions. Submit results prior to October 1st of each year to qualify for competition subsidies.

HIGH POINT LEADERBOARD CHAMPIONS
Sponsored by: Alberta Horse Trials Association

AHTA EV105 Modified and Above Leaderboard Awards Policy
1. Points will be calculated using all Alberta competitions up to EV110, and including Out Of Province results for EV105 and above. Awards will be given annually at the Awards Banquet to the horse/rider combinations who have accumulated the highest number of points in the current season. In the event that no competition at that level is held in the province, then the award will be given to the AHTA member who has accumulated the most points.
2. Prizes to 2nd place. Ribbons to 6th place.
3. Points are calculated and awarded as per the Table of Points. For Young Rider Championships, in addition to all other points possible, an extra 10 points will be awarded to riders who START the competition.
4. If a rider eligible for Regular class entry receives points in an Open class (where no Regular one is offered), those points will be awarded in the year end Regular class of the division.
5. Leaderboard points are awarded at the discretion of the board. Events continuing to run under extreme weather conditions, such as extreme heat, cold, humidity and poor air quality as per EC Extreme Environmental Conditions Guidelines will be taken into consideration, as welfare of the horse is of the utmost importance.

Tie Breakers:
1. Number of firsts. Rider with highest number of first place finishes at division qualified for
2. Number of entries placed above in events where points were earned in division qualified for (cumulative over events in competition years)
3. Higher number of Alberta Events attended in the competition year at division qualified for
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OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR AWARD
Sponsored by: Haut Construction Ltd.

The Alberta Horse Trials Association is proud to offer an Outstanding Contributor award. Apply Online For This Award

Nominees will be evaluated on their commitment to the betterment of the sport of eventing in Alberta. This can include such things as volunteerism, mentorship to other riders, sportsmanship, and giving back. Does not necessarily need to be a rider or competitor.

The nominee must meet the following criteria to be considered for the award:
1. Can be any age
2. Can be any person involved in the sport of eventing in Alberta

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EV110 UPGRADING AWARD
Sponsored by: Alberta Horse Trials Association

This award is to encourage AHTA members to upgrade to the EV110 level of eventing.
Apply Online For This Award

1. An award of up to $100.00 (maximum total $1,000.00 in a given year) will be presented to AHTA members who successfully complete a Preliminary level event for the first time in the current season.
2. The rider must have competed at one AHTA sanctioned competition during the current season.
3. This is given to participants who, for the first time, have successfully completed a EV110 event in the current season. It does not apply to a rider who has already received the award once and is upgrading another horse.

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OUT OF PROVINCE COMPETITION SUBSIDIES
Sponsored by: Alberta Horse Trials Association

AHTA Out of Province Subsidies Policy
Competitors must be eligible to represent Alberta as outlined in the AHTA Policies Guide. Competition subsidies will be considered for the following:
1. Eventing Young Rider Championships
2. National or Interprovincial Championships
3. International competitions
4. Others considered on individual basis (e.g. EV100 Team selected to represent Alberta and sent out of the province). EV105, EV110, EV115 and/or EV120 Horse Trial or FEI competitors traveling out of province due to a lack of provincial competition.

***Subsidies will not be awarded to competitors who attend out-of-province events that conflict with events offered in Alberta at their level of competition.

It is the rider’s responsibility to apply for competition subsidies. Deadline for application is October 1st. Subsidies may vary from year to year based on funding availability and will be determined in January/February of the year following competition results. All or part of the expenses to be paid, are at the discretion of the Board.

Out Of Province Results and Competition Subsidy Form

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COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD
Sponsored by: Alberta Horse Trials Association

To recognize excellence in coaching in the sport of eventing.

  1. Must be a member in good standing with AHTA
    2. Awarded based on student results on the year end leaderboard
    3. May be won by a non-competitive member

Tie Breakers:
1. Board discretion based on overall season performance and student feedback

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CANADIAN WARMBLOOD OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeder’s Association (Alberta Chapter)

1. Horse must be registered with breed association
2. Board discretion based on application and performance at Events

Horses must be nominated by October 1st of the competition year. Fill out the Breed Awards Nomination Form

THOROUGHBRED OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: Canadian Thoroughbred Association

1. Horse must be registered with breed association
2. Board discretion based on application and performance at Events

Horses must be nominated by October 1st of the competition year. Fill out the Breed Awards Nomination Form

CANADIAN SPORT HORSE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: Canadian Sport Horse Association

1. Horse must be registered with breed association
2. Board discretion based on application and performance at Events

Horses must be nominated by October 1st of the competition year. Fill out the Breed Awards Nomination Form

EVENTING HORSE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: Alberta Horse Trials Association

1. Horse must be of mixed breeding and not registered with the CWBHA, Jockey Club, or CSH.
2. Board discretion based on application and performance at Events

Horses must be nominated by October 1st of the competition year. Fill out the Breed Awards Nomination Form

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PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Sponsored by: Alberta Horse Trials Association

1. Must be a member in good standing with AHTA
2. May be awarded to any person involved with the sport of eventing in Alberta (not necessarily on an annual basis)
3. To recognize excellence, involvement and contribution in the sport
4. Awarded at the discretion of the current AHTA president

Contact information can be found here.

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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Sponsored by: Four Winds Saddle Services

The Volunteer of the Year Award has been created to recognize the dedication and commitment that our incredible volunteers have contributed to the sport of eventing in Alberta. We acknowledge that tireless volunteers are the backbone of our sport and sometimes their support is less visible. Join us in celebrating your favourite volunteer! Deadline to nominate is October 15th. Volunteer Of The Year Nomination Form

Nominees can be any age and they do not need to be riders or AHTA members. Any questions contact ahtagrassroots@gmail.com

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