Horse of the Year
This annual award honors the top pony or horse showing the halter, driving and performance division. Congratulations to all who have received this prestigious award.
Winners are announced during the Annual Convention the following year.
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2016 Horse of the Year
2015 Horse of the Year
2014 Horse of the Year
2013 Horse of the Year
2012 Horse of the Year
2011 Horse of the Year
2010 Horses and Ponies of the Year
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How the Award is Determined
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When Hall of Fame results are tabulated up to and including the entire year (January 1st thru December 31st), horses and ponies are awarded points in the same method as Hall of Fame point system and given in the following categories:
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Halter Horse: "A" and "B" Division
Halter Pony: Modern, Modern Pleasure, Classic, Foundation, Show Pony and National Sport Performance Pony. (HOF points earned from the appropriate Age Class, Secondary Championship in Hand, Grand Championship in Hand, and Reserve Grand Championship In Hand)
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One bonus point earned for each Grand Champion in Hand with Competition at a show.
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One bonus point earned for entering and participating at Congress or Nationals.
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Driving Horse: "A" and "B" Division
Driving Pony: Modern Modern Pleasure, Classic, Foundation, Show Pony and National Sport Performance Pony. (HOF points earned in one preliminary class in addition to the Stake class that the horse or pony participated in).
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One bonus point earned for each Stake win with Competition at a show.
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One bonus point earned for entering and participating at Congress or Nationals.
Performance Horse: "A" and "B" Division
Performance Pony: Modern, Modern Pleasure, Classic, Foundation, Show Pony and National Sport Performance Pony. (HOF points earned through participation in Hunter, Jumper, Obstacle, Liberty, and Versatility).
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One bonus point earned for entering and participating at Congress or Nationals.
If a horse has shown in more than two shows in the Over Division - and has also shown in the Under Division (doesn't matter how many shows), all points are to be moved to the Over Division. Horse must have shown in sanctioned/pointed classes at a show or show does not count toward HOY or POY.
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If a horse has shown in Under and Over Division, but two or less times as an Over, the Over Division points are added to the Under Division points. Horse must have shown in sanctioned/pointed classes at a show or show does not count toward HOY or POY