Driven Dressage Awards

CSI HOY in Driven Dresssage is determined by scores earned, based on high percentage average at each level.

Both schooling and rated events/shows can be counted toward HOY awards. To qualify as a "show" standard tests must be driven and the classes must be placed with awards (ribbons awarded).

In order for dressage tests to count, they must be dated and signed by the judge, including the name of the horse AND driver. .

There is a $20 nomination fee payable to CSI for each level, per division for CSI HOY awards.

Life time nomination for HOY awards: $200 (Horse is permanently nominated for future years, must maintain current membership without lapse. This applies to any HOY award participation, not just this division. This is transferable to a new owner but not to a new horse.

A minimum of 5 scores per level must be submitted to qualify for HOY awards. Minimum score of 58% or higher to qualify. The total average of all submitted scores must be 60% or higher to earn the award. (Rule Change as of 2010 competition year).

Copies of the dressage tests must be submitted to the CSI office. If the dressage score comes from an ADT, HDT or CDE (in the form of penalties), it will be converted to a standard dressage percentage for the purproses of using it in the average for awards purposes.

Test sheets (original or all sides photocopied) including judges signature, must be submitted to the CSI office, postmarked within 15 days of the date on the dressage sheet. Tests must be current year's dressage tests.

Driven Dressage HOY will include Junior/Young Entry, Amateur & Open awards at the following divisions:

Training
Preliminary
Intermediate
Advanced

In the case of pairs, tandem or teams, all horses, ponies or VSE must be registered with CSI, excluding the Breeding Improvement division. One nomination fee applies for the pair, tandem or team but all participating animals need to be named in the nomination. There will be no substitutions allowed mid season.

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