"They're beautiful animals. They're not dumb. They're smart, very smart, and aware of everything that goes on around them. … Away from the track, thoroughbreds make great horses for people who want to do things right."
-Rodney Jenkins
Thoroughbred Alliance Eligibility / Standings
New for 2015 - Please Note:
-We are now offering a leadline year end award for riders 10 & under. In order to be eligible, these riders may NOT enter any classes other than leadline (or costume, if offered.)
-The year end NJ Bred award is no longer offered.
-The two show eligibility rule has been removed. Horses and riders no longer have to compete in two or more shows in order to be considered for year end awards.
-A copy of the horse's complete race record MUST be submitted with each horse nomination form. This is available for free download on Equibase.com. Email [email protected] for assistance.
-As in past years, unraced horses are eligible to show in TASS shows as long as they have TIP cards. Some shows offer non TIP classes, check each prizelist. Unraced horses are NOT eligible for the Year End Green Horse Award- that award is for horses that last raced in 2014 or 2015.
-It is each rider's responsibility to report ANY change of horse or rider to the show secretary on the day of the show. If this is not done, ALL points, ribbons, and prizes awarded at that show will be forfeited.
-Once a horse has exhibited in a class with fence heights 3' or higher, they are no longer eligible to show in any class with fence heights lower than 2'6", UNLESS an application for exception (new rider, injury, etc.) is made to TASS in writing at least 7 days prior to the show. The TASS Committee will rule on the application and the decision of the committee will be FINAL. If this is not done, ALL points, ribbons, and prizes awarded at that show will be forfeited.
**Forms are now fillable thanks to our TASS rider Jen Preston**
Click Here for 2015 Horse Nomination Form
**Include printout of complete race record of horse with nomination form
Click Here for 2015 Rider Nomination Form
Please download and print out the nomination forms
and submit them as specified on the bottom of the forms.
HORSES AND RIDERS MUST BE NOMINATED BY EMAIL OR MAIL PRIOR TO
THE FIRST SHOW IN WHICH THEY ARE ENTERED.
New nomination forms must be completed and submitted every year.
Horses must be shown under their registered Jockey Club name. While each member show may have different requirements as far as entering non-tattoed thoroughbreds, in order to be eligible for TASS Year End Awards, horses must be tattooed or have proof of registry according to TIP guidelines (click here.)
In order to be eligible for year end awards, horses must compete in two or more member shows, and must be nominated by mail or email prior to the first show in which they are entered. Points will NOT be awarded retroactively! Year end award eligibility is the responsibility of the person nominating each horse, and will be verified. Horses only need to be nominated once to accumulate series points, and can be ridden by different riders throughout the shows.
Riders can accumulate points on multiple horses, but must separately declare their eligibility for year end rider awards. In accordance with USEF rules, the rider's age on December 1, 2014 will be used when determining eligibility for 2015 high score awards. Riders born on December 1st will assume the greater age on that date. Nominations must be made prior to the first show in which they are entered. Points will NOT be awarded retroactively!
Each member show will run their own formats and prize lists, and the secretary at each show will submit points for nominated horses and riders at the conclusion of the show.
Again, nomination is free but must be submitted by mail or email prior to the first show entered, and points are not awarded retroactively. Eligibility will be verified.
Important: Click here to read our bylaws
2015 Thoroughbred Alliance Show Series Year End Awards:
Overall High Point TB
Overall High Point Gelding
Overall High Point Filly/Mare
Overall High Point Hunter
Overall High Point Jumper
Overall High Point Versatility
High Point MD foaled
High Point MD Million Sired
High Point PA foaled
High Point VA foaled
High Point NY foaled
High Point WV foaled
High Point KY foaled
High Point Green Horse (last raced in 2014 or 2015)
High Point War Horse (50+ starts or over 100K earnings)
High Point Listing Service Horse (Canter, Finger Lakes, TPR)
High Point Adopted Horse (Copy of contract required)
High Point Leadline (Rider 10 & under-not eligible for any other classes except costume)
High Point Child Rider (12 & under)
High Point Junior Rider (13-17)
High Point Masters Rider (Amateurs 50 & up)
High Point Professional Rider
High Point Amateur Adult Rider (under 50)
The Equiery Overall Maryland Resident Owner/Rider Award
Points will be awarded as follows:
First Place: 10 pts
Second Place: 6 pts
Third Place: 4 pts
Fourth Place: 2 pts
Fifth Place: 1.5 pts
Sixth Place: 1 pt
Placings in classes with more than 25 entries will receive double points.
TASS POINTS
*If there are OVER 25 entries in the class you will earn Double Points!*
Every point earned at a TASS show accumulates for the Overall High Point Thoroughbred Award.
Hunter specified classes, including Stakes, are the only classes that earn points towards the year end Hunter awards.
Jumper specified classes, including Stakes, are the only classes that earn points towards the year end Jumper awards.
All classes other than hunter and jumper specified classes will accumulate points toward year end Versatility awards.
All classes (Hunter, Jumper, In Hand/Conformation, Lead Line, Pleasure, Dressage, Eventing, Side Saddle and Western) accumulate points for the following Overall awards, if eligible:
High Point Thoroughbred
High Point Mare/Gelding
High Point State Bred
High Point Green Horse
High Point War Horse
High Point Adopted Horse
High Point Listing
Year End Awards will be presented
through 6th place in each category-
For Example: Norjac is a MD bred gelding that last ran 3/23/12 and earned $373K. He is eligible for and nominated for Hunter, Jumper, MD Bred, War Horse, Adopted Horse, and Green Horse.
At the VA Celebration Show Norjac wins 2 beginner hunter classes and is third in another ridden by his owner. Her daughter also gets a 2nd riding him in the walk trot green as grass hunter. He earns 30 points towards each high point award category for which he is nominated. At the MAHR Show he gets a second and a third in the Itty Bitty jumper, so picks up another 10 points towards each high point award category. Norjac now has 40 points towards MD Bred, War Horse, Adopted Horse, and Green Horse high point awards. He has 30 points towards the high point hunter award, and 10 points for the high point jumper awards.
What's Your Wish is a PA Bred gelding who has been off the track for several years, earning $260K. He is eligible and nominated for Jumper, War Horse, Adopted Horse, and PA Bred.
Wish shows in the Event Horse Division at MAHR and gets a win, a fourth, and a sixth place, plus wins the In Hand class. Wish earns 23 points towards each high point category for which he is nominated. He gets a second in the very large (over 25 entries) jumper class at Pimlico ridden by a professional. He earns an additional 12 points towards each high point category for which he is nominated. Wish now has 35 points towards PA Bred, War Horse, and Adopted Horse high point awards. He also has 12 points towards the high point jumper award.
In addition, a roving judge will select a winner for the Richard Bennett Memorial Sportsmanship Award. Richard, longtime farm manager of Woodstock Farm, Chesapeake City, MD, passed away in early 2013. Richard was a lifelong horseman whose kindness, dedication, and sense of humor were only matched by his innate horsemanship and love of the thoroughbred. He had family and dear friends on both sides of the Atlantic. He never raised his voice at an animal, and wherever he went, horses and dogs were drawn to him. Richard was an incredible yet humble gentleman who touched the lives of so many......
HORSES AND RIDERS MUST BE NOMINATED BY EMAIL OR MAIL PRIOR TO
THE FIRST SHOW IN WHICH THEY ARE ENTERED.
New nomination forms must be completed and submitted every year.
Updated- NOMINATION STATUS AS OF 3/19/15
>>>>>>FINAL POINT TOTALS AS OF 11/26/14<<<<<<
Congratulations to everyone! You are ALL winners!!!!
Questions? Email Bev Abbott before your first show!!!
[email protected]
