CHA Versatility Awards

Canadian Haflinger Association Versatility Awards

To promote the versatility of the Haflinger Breed, the CHA Versatility Awards will showcase the variety of ways that these beautiful, intelligent and hard-working horses can play a role. Versatility award programs are designed to acknowledge owners and horses for participation in activities not just inside the show ring, but everywhere else too. The emphasis is on participation, not competition or performance.

Points can be earned in five categories of activities throughout the year, which will be reviewed by the CHA Board and awards will be announced at the Annual General Meeting the following spring. 

Categories of Activities:

1) Competitive Activities: horse shows, driving competitions, dressage competitions, hunter/jumper, eventing, rodeo events, pony club events, gymkhana, horse pulls, etc.
 

2) Non-competitive/Recreational Activities: clinic participation, 4H and pony clubs, trail rides, pleasure riding, wagon/sleigh rides, horse improvement programs, judging training/demonstrations, etc.
 

3) Public Appearances/Promotional Events: parades, driving demonstrations, open houses, breed demonstrations, weddings, media appearances, historical exhibits, etc.
 

4) Work Related Activities: farm work (harrowing, logging, ploughing), producing a foal, riding lessons, etc.
 

5) Therapeutic Activities: Therapeutic Riding Program, Equine Assisted Therapy sessions, Equine Assisted Learning, Team Building events, visiting hospice, seniors' homes, etc.

Rules:

· The CHA Versatility Awards are only for CHA Members in good standing. Membership must be valid on December 31st or the award submission will be void.

· Points are accumulated annually for each horse. If the horse is sold, and ownership is transferred to a CHA member in good standing, the horse can be submitted under new member’s name.

· 10 points awarded for each activity or event.

· Points cannot be calculated retroactively.

· The points must be earned during the calendar year, and submitted for award consideration by January 31st of the next year.

· Points may be earned in each category of activity.

· Members are responsible for record keeping and collecting points. Verification of participation in some events may be requested by the Versatility Committee, photos and event registrations should be kept.

· The lists of activities in each category are not exclusive, they are to provide examples of activities in each category. Members can submit consideration for additional activities to the Versatility Committee for consideration.

CHA Versatility Award Levels

§ Certificate: 50 points earned in one or more categories

§ Bronze Award: 100 points earned in at least two categories

§ Silver Award: 200 points earned in at least three categories

§ Gold Award: 500 points earned in at least four categories

§ Platinum Award: 500 points earned in at least four categories; must include both riding and driving categories

§ Award of Excellence: 500 points earned in all five categories; must include both riding and driving categories

Please see below to download the CHA Versatility Awards Submission Form.