Western New England Professional Horseman's Association

In an exciting expansion of the traditional horse show calendar, the Western New England Professional Horseman’s Association (WNEPHA) has agreed to offer Year End High Point awards for both English and Western Dressage classes. This series of shows will be called the Western New England Dressage Series. The goal is to offer additional opportunities for professionals in the area to educate horses and riders in both disciplines and progress towards year end awards through an interactive series of horse shows.

(Green indicates 3 barn rule fulfilled, Orange is non-member)

(These shows are tentative and may not run. Please check with individual facilities to confirm.)

8/30/20 - Emerald-Glen, Stephentown, NY

9/6/20 - Higher Ground Farm, Hoosic Falls, NY

10/25/20 - Higher Ground Farm, Hoosic Falls, NY

Tests Offered: 

English Tests 

All other English tests can be found on the USEF Website

Western Tests 

All Western Dressage Tests can be found on the WDAA Website

Year end awards will be given in the following Divisions:

English: Intro Level Training Level First Level through TOC

Western: Intro Level Basic Level Level 1 through TOC

As of the 2017 show year: A horse and rider combination are only eligible to win a year end championship award at either introductory or training/basic level two years in a row. This rule will not apply to First Level/Level 1 or up as these are based on the rider's and trainer's discretion to choose the appropriate level for the horse as they progress up the training scale.

Professional Test of Choice:  Professionals will choose their tests based on the horse's level of competition.
There will be 2 separate Professional Year End Awards: one for the highest number of points for a horse/professional rider combination, another for the highest overall number of points for a professional, regardless of number of horses shown. For ease of scheduling, professionals will ride during classes based on their test level, but scored separately from the class.     

Points: For ease of scoring, points will be awarded as a set point value for each score, instead of placings, in increments of 5 points, using the 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 point system. Meaning scores of:

• 75% and up = 7 points
• 70%-74.99% = 5 points
• 65% - 69.999% = 4 points
• 60%-64.99% = 3 points
• 55%-59.999%=2 points
• 54.99% and below= 1 point