ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM

The following rules apply to both High Point and Distance programs for rides and drives.

 A.  The RIDER/DRIVER must be a current member of SEDRA at the time of the ride in order for the horse or rider to receive credit for the ride.

B.  The ride/drive season is from June 1 to May 31 of the following year.  Ride reports should be sent to the Awards Secretary by the ride manager within 30 days of the ride.  Ride report forms for rides/drives held in May must be received at least 15 days prior to the date of the annual meeting to be counted for the current year’s High Point and Mileage awards.  Ride/Drive points or mileage earned prior to a horse’s nomination will not be counted.

C.  To calculate credit for each SEDRA sanctioned ride/drive, the Awards Secretary will use the official ride/drive report submitted by management at the end of each ride/drive.

D.  Only SEDRA sanctioned rides/drives shall count for High Point.

E.  ECTRA, AHA, AERC and SEDRA sanctioned rides/drives may count for mileage, subject to SEDRA awards program requirements.

F.  A ride/drive must be at least 25 miles in length to be recognized for high point or mileage awards.

DISTANCE PROGRAM  

Competitive Trail Rides/Drives, Endurance, Limited Distance, and Ride and Tie all count towards life time mileage (subject to awards policy requirements)

A.  Rider/Driver only

1.       Rider/Driver enrollment is included as part of the annual membership fee.

2.       Rider/Driver must be a current member of SEDRA for mileage to accrue.

B.  Horse only

1.       The Distance program is open to all members of the equine family.

2.       A one-time nomination fee of $25 is required.  The enrollment is good for the life time of the horse, and may be transferred with the horse to a new owner.

3.       Mileage earned prior to nomination will not be counted.

C.  Rider/Driver and Horses

1.       Awards will be given at the completion of 250, 500, 1000 miles and each 500 mile increment thereafter.

2.       The Awards Secretary will use the actual ride/drive report turned in after each ride to assign mileage credit.

 3.       To receive mileage credit for an ECTRA or AHA ride/drive that is not SEDRA sanctioned, it is the responsibility of the rider/driver to mail to the Awards Secretary a copy of the ECTRA or AHA score sheet which indicates either and signed by an ECTRA or AHA ride/drive official.

 4.       The horse must complete the ride/drive to receive mileage credit, and must fulfill all completion requirements of the individual ride/drive entered, i.e. time, vet parameters.

 5.       To receive mileage credit for an AERC ride (outside of Florida ONLY) that is not SEDRA, ECTRA or AHA sanctioned, it is the rider’s responsibility to do the following:

 a.       Mail to the Awards Secretary either a copy of the AERC rider card signed by a ride official, or AERC ride results as published by AERC

b.       $5 mileage fee (or $20 per ride season per rider).

c.        Back mileage for mileage only (not high point) may be purchased for SEDRA sanctioned rides.  The rider’s membership must be paid for each ride year, the rider must be a current member, and the horse must be nominated (for the horse to receive mileage).  A fee of $5 per ride or $20 per ride season per rider must also be paid.  Proof of ride completions must be provided to the awards secretary for verification.

d.       Other Competitive Trail Ride sanctioning organizations may be presented to the BOD for consideration.  If approved, all events sponsored by that organization may count toward mileage credit providing they meet SEDRA awards program requirements and are held outside the SEDRA region.  It is the rider’s responsibility to mail to the Awards Secretary a copy of the rider card indicating it is a sanctioned ride and signed by a ride official, including the name of the sanctioning body.  A $5 mileage fee (or $20 per ride season per rider) must also be paid for each ride if the ride is not sanctioned by SEDRA, ECTRA, AHA.  Mileage from NATRC sponsored rides may count for lifetime mileage, for a $5 fee per ride or $20 per season per rider.

6.       Competitive Trail Rides not sanctioned by an approved organization may be submitted to the BOD for approval on an individual basis.  It is the responsibility of the member to request approval from the BOD for a CTR that has not been previously approved. CTR must be at least 25 miles in length on 1 day rides and at least 25 miles on each day of a multi-day ride with the exception of the last day.  A $5 mileage fee (or $20 per ride season per rider) must also be paid for each CTR not sanctioned by SEDRA, ECTRA, or AHA. Approved non-sanctioned rides: The Western North Carolina 100, The Virginia 100

7.       Back mileage may be purchased for approved rides, beginning with the inception of SEDRA.  Qualifications to be met:

a.       The rider must be a current member of SEDRA and a member for the year she/he wishes to purchase mileage for.

b.       For a horse to receive mileage, it must be nominated for lifetime mileage.

c.    The ride(s) must meet all other program requirements.

d.    Proof of completion must be provided to the ride secretary.  The burden of proof rests with the rider.

e    A fee of $5 per ride or $20 per ride season per rider must also be paid. 

Distance Nominated - Rider and Horse Mileage  

 

Rider Miles Award	Horse Miles Award
250 Enamel Pin	250 Engraved Halter Plate
500 Key Chain	500 Leather Halter / Engraved Plate
1000 Mug	1000 Embroidered Cooler
1500 Silver Goblet	1500 Biothane Halter/Bridle
2000 Embroidered Denim Shirt	2000 Gore-Tex Rump Rug
2500 Director’s Chair	2500 Gore-Tex Sheet
3000 Crew Bag	3000 Polar Fleece Sheet
3500 Mounting Block	3500 TBD
4000 Polar Fleece Jacket	4000 TBD
4500 Utility Cart	4500 TBD
5000 Tack Trunk
5500 Rolling Bale Bag
6000 Water Caddy/Saddle Rack
6500 Folding Saddle Rack
7000 Custom Plate/Embroidered Shirt

 

 

HIGH POINT PROGRAM (Point Calculation) 

 III.      HIGH POINT PROGRAM

A. General Requirements

1.       Breed restricted rides/drives will only count for points in that breed division and lifetime mileage. (Example: Arabian Classic).

2.       Rides requiring qualification to enter (such as a championship ride) will count only towards lifetime mileage.

3.       All breed divisions must have a minimum of 5 equines (horses, mules or ponies) to compete for that breed division award.  Possible divisions to include, but not limited to, any registered breed (Arabians, Quarter Horses, etc) and unregistered equine.  Equines registered with a breed that does not have a total of 5 to complete a breed division will be grouped with all other breeds that cannot fill a full category (Other Registered High Point).

4.       Proof of registration:  Proof of breed registration must be provided, or the equine will compete in the unregistered division.

5.       Other awards to be presented may include: High Point Junior, High Point Rookie Horse, High Point Rookie Rider, etc (Competitive, Endurance and Driving).

6.       All equines will automatically be eligible for High Point awards when the rider/driver becomes a member of SEDRA, including HIGH POINT GRAND CHAMPION and HIGH POINT RESERVE CHAMPION.

B.  Point Calculation

1.       Point Calculation Competitive Rides and Drives

a.   Points will be awarded on the following basis: The final score on the scorecard will be multiplied by the number of miles ridden/driven, then divided by 100.  The total will be the number of points received for that ride.  All rides/drives for one ride/drive season will be added together to determine the annual total.

b.   Only ride/drives of 25 miles or more will count.

2.       Point Calculation Endurance

a.   Rides must be 50 miles or more in length to count for High Point Awards.

b.   AERC guidelines will be followed to arrive at points for each individual ride and annual total.

c.    Ride and Tie of 25 miles or more will be included in figuring the High Point Awards.

3.       Point Calculation Limited Distance - Points will be accrued at one point per mile, regardless of placing at the event.

4.       Overall Mileage Championship - Only SEDRA sanctioned rides will be counted, combining miles from CTR, Endurance, Limited Distance, Drives, and Ride and Ties.