Horse Show Consulting / Cpds-year-end-awards

You must be a member of the Central Plains Dressage Society (CPDS) to participate in the program. Scores earned prior to joining CPDS WILL count as long as the rider is a member by April 1. After April 1, scores will only count if the rider is a CPDS member. In other words, you may join in June and still be eligible for year end awards. But only scores earned after the date you join will be recorded. We are offering multiple sets of awards.
- USEF/USDF Recognized Dressage Shows
- USEF Recognized Western Dressage Lite Shows
- Schooling Shows (Includes dressage and western dressage)
Scores are earned by rider and a rider may use more than one horse. Additionally, a horse may be ridden by more than one rider.
Awards are based on a median percentage. Scores can be from any test of the level and riding the top test of the level is not required.
Scores may only be earned at CPDS shows. In 2025, CPDS is offering 5 USEF/USDF shows; 5 USEF Lite Western dressage shows, and many schooling shows. Click here for a link to the listing of shows.

Scores and Divisions

Scores are earned by rider. All scores are recorded. The median score of the top 6 scores (unless noted below) will be used to calculate placings. All other scores will be dropped.
Minimum number of scores is required as indicated below:
- Equitation (recognized shows only) – 3 scores
- Introductory through second level dressage – 6 scores
  - Introductory and Training Level Schooling Shows 10 & under and 8 & under – 6 scores
- Third level, Prix St Georges, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, Grand Prix – 3 scores
- Sport horse in hand (schooling shows only) and musical freestyle – 3 scores
- Western dressage introductory through level 1 – 7 scores
- Western dressage level 2, 3, 4, 5 and freestyle – 4 scores
- A minimum overall median score is required to earn a CPDS year-end award. That minimum is 57% for all levels.
Scores are updated after each show and will be posted on http://www.horseshowconsulting.com
Awards will be presented at a CPDS party sometime in November/December. Awards will include: Champion, Reserve, 3rd through 6th place. Divisions are: Open, Junior; Amateur in all categories. Schooling show awards will also include 8 & under and 10 & under for introductory and training level.

Breed High Point

Rules

The highest scoring horse (one ride) from the following breed options will be awarded a 2024 year-end awards high point ribbon at the Annual General Meeting and Awards Celebration tentatively scheduled for the first Saturday in December.

The rider must be a CPDS member at the time the score is earned.
No breed papers are needed. This is an honor system
A horse may only be registered in one division. For example, if your horse is ½ QH and ½ Friesian, pick one breed category in which to compete.
Notify the show office as to the category that is the best fit for your horse at your first CPDS show.
High scores will be updated after every show and posted on horseshowconsulting.com.

Breed Categories (tentative)

All ponies (Connemara, Welsh)
AQHA
Arabian
Draft/Draft Cross
Dutch Warmblood
Friesian
Gypsy/Drum
Hanoverian
Morgan
Oldenburg
Pinto
Swedish Warmblood
Thoroughbred
All other Breeds not named above
Unknown/Grade

Schooling Shows

All ponies (Connemara, Welsh)
AQHA
Arabian
Draft/Draft Cross
Dutch Warmblood
Friesian
Gypsy/Drum
Hanoverian
Morgan
Oldenburg
Pinto
Swedish Warmblood
Thoroughbred
All other Breeds not named above
Unknown/Grade

Winter Series Team Challenge

Rules

Form a team of 3+ riders. Submit your team member names and an overall team name to the show office prior to the first show in which your team participates.

Recorded scores – The top score from each rider is recorded to form a team average for the show. Scores may be earned in any dressage or western dressage test. Equitation, in hand, and freestyle scores are excluded. If 4 or more riders participate for your team, the lowest score(s) will be dropped. (You need 3 scores / team / show.)

Your team must ride in 2 of the 3 winter/summer series shows to be eligible for an award. If your team participates in all three shows, your lowest show average will be dropped.

Prizes

Don’t expect a new saddle or car. First and second place team members will receive a small prize and a championship rosette.

Shows

All shows are schooling shows offering dressage and western dressage.

Winter Series - January 25, February 22, March 15

2024 Results - Traditional Awards

Schooling Show Year End Awards

Recognized Dressage Year End Awards

Western Dressage Lite Year End Awards

2024 Breed High Point Standings

Schooling Show Breed High Scores

Recognized Dressage High Scores