handbook - American Haflinger Registry

Haflingers in Dressage - The United States Dressage Federation(USDF) All-Breeds Program and Dressage at DevonThe American Haflinger Registry is a participant in the United States Dressage Federation All-Breeds programand wants to recognize those who work to promote the Haflinger horse. This means you and yourHaflinger can qualify for the USDF year-end All-Breeds Award. For those participating at training, first,second, third and fourth levels, the following requirements are necessary:*1. The horse must be registered with the USDF. The cost for lifetime membership is $65.2. To qualify for the AHR award, the horse must be a registered Haflinger, correctly recorded in thecurrent owner’s name, with the American Haflinger Registry.3. The owner must be a Participating ($50.00 year senior/$25.00 year junior) or Business ($250.00 year)member of the USDF.4. The rider must be a participating member of the USDF (an owner/rider needs only one membership.5. The horse must attend four different recognized USDF competitions to earn a minimum of eightdifferent scores from four different judges.6. The horse must achieve at least two scores of 58% or higher from the highest test of their level, andhave an overall median score of 58% or higher for all qualifying tests at that level.*For horses competing at the at the Prix St. George, Intermediate I, Intermediate II and Grand Prix levels, thesame requirements apply, but the acceptable median score is lowered to 55%.Once your horse is registered with the USDF, your score will be automatically recorded after each event, andif you meet the competition requirements, your horse’s name will automatically appear on the USDF’s yearendlist of results. For further information, you can view the USDF website at http://www.usdf.org.Winners from each breed registry will receive their awards at the year-end USDF banquet. Haflinger winnerswill receive a plaque from the AHR registry, along with a certificate from the USDF. Winners are alsorecognized for their achievement with a photo in the USDF’s “Connection”, a publication which is circulatedto all USDF members and subscribers—a total of 32,000 dressage enthusiasts throughout the nation.1/05 VII-E-190