Annual Level Award
Improved Rider Award
The 8 Award
The Silver Sonata Award
Stall Honour Board

The 8 Award

Criteria has been updated January 2009

OBJECTIVE: To help Young Riders become aware of the importance of classical and effective riding.

This program is open to all dressage riders (BCYR Members in good standing) between the ages of 12 - 21 that reside in British Columbia
The accumulative 8 awards - must have been awarded a 8 for rider position by more than one Judge AND from more than one "Gold" show to qualify for this award.
There must be a minimum of Five (5) 8 tests to win the gold eight pin.
The BCYR member must include birth date.
Repeat winners of the gold 8 pins will receive an additional diamond set in their original gold pin.
Riders must submit copies of the test before: October 15.
The copy must show all of the collective scores, recognized show, date as well as the signature and printed name of the judge.
Tests can be submitted at any time before the deadline of October 15, 2007. Please retain the original test copy for your records.
At the BC Young Riders Annual Awards Dinner, the rider with the most 8's will receive a gold stock pin in the shape of an 8 with a diamond chip in it. Value of pin - $300.00. BCYR members only are eligible for this pin.
To break a tie, the collective marks for submission will be the first marker to separate the riders.
Failing to do so, the highest aggregate score of the tests will be used to break the tie.
Failing to do so, the level of test will be considered, the higher level will be used to break the tie.
Any rider receiving a score higher than an "8" for Rider will automatically receive a stock pin.
Multiple winners of the Rider with the most "8"'s, will receive an additional diamond chip for their current gold stock pin.
Awards will only be given out at the BCYR Year End Banquet or other BCYR meeting/event. Out of town riders will have their pin mailed.