Competitions must be a Bronze, Silver, or Gold show with Equestrian Canada. Scores earned at these shows will count towards Year-End Awards.

DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOWS MAY BECOME NDPC PARTNER SHOWS. Shows must use USEF/USDF dressage tests, and scores DO NOT count towards Year-End Awards unless the competitor has a NDPC Schooling Membership.

• Partner Schooling Shows may be online shows!

Competitions must complete the NDPC application and pay a Partner Show fee.

Pony Test of Choice classes are height restricted. Show management may allow non-member ponies to compete in this class. Ponies that are not members are still eligible for NDPC prizes at that particular show.

Small Horses may be offered an NDPC Small Horse Member Test of Choice. This is a membership restricted class, open to our Small Horse Members. A current membership confirmation or receipt from a current membership purchase must be presented to be eligible to compete in this class.

An NDPC Test of Choice can be offered as well. This would be open to Ponies and Small horses that have a current NDPC membership. High points would be awarded to the two highest placing ponies and the 2 highest placing small horses in the class.

Small Horse High Point ribbons can also be given by compiling all of the scores earned by eligible small horses during a competition, and awarding the 2 highest scores overall at the end of the show.

If riders would like their scores to be eligible to compete for NDPC Year-End Awards, competitors must be current members of the National Dressage Pony Cup by October 31st of that year.

At minimum, each Partner Show must offer at least one Pony-Only Test of Choice class. Ideally, we suggest that Pony-Only classes be split into two Test of Choice classes: Pony Introductory – Third Level Test of Choice, and Pony Fourth Level – FEI Test of Choice.

We understand that FEI Tests may not be possible to include in all shows, but wherever possible we prefer that ponies be offered the opportunity to enter these upper-level tests.

Alternatively, shows may offer a Pony Division within each class. This means that ponies ride in open classes, but the Rider states “Pony” as their Division, as opposed to Open/AA/YR/Jr.

Materiale, Equitation, Young Horse, Pas de Deux, Opportunity, and Freestyle classes are not eligible for these awards.

Competition must provide an opportunity for ponies to be measured and obtain a temporary or permanent Pony Measurement. For schooling shows, determination of height is at the discretion of show management.

The NDPC will send each Partner Show two ribbons for High Point and Reserve High Point with each Partner Show fee paid. These ribbons are to be presented to winning competitors AT THE SHOW.

First through Sixth Place ribbons can be purchased as needed. These are NOT included in the Partner Show Fee and can only be purchased separately. Please contact karen@dressageponycup.com to order these ribbons.

• Custom Series Championship ribbons may also be ordered as needed by emailing karen@dressageponycup.com.

Partner Show applications and payments must be received by the NDPC at least fourteen (14) business days prior to the first day of competition to allow for shipping time of ribbons, otherwise expedited shipping fees may apply.

Competitions are encouraged to utilize the official NDPC logo and designate their show as a Partner Show in the prize list and other promotional material.

All Partner Shows will be listed by date on the NDPC website and promoted to members via the website, in e-blasts, and on social media as free publicity for the competition.

Submission of show results to the NDPC is no longer required since awards are to be presented to competitors at the competition. However results & photos of the winners are always appreciated and will be shared on social media, providing even more free publicity for your show! Send results and photos to karen@dressageponycup.com.