The winner in each of the categories listed below will be awarded the distinguished
"FLYING W FARMS HORSE OF THE YEAR" title for that division along with a BEAUTIFUL RIBBON;
The second place winner will receive the "Reserve Champion" title and Rosette; The  next eight best scores in each division will be awarded the "Top Ten" title and Rosette;  All "Horse of the Year" winners, including "Reserve Champion" and "Top Ten" winners will be listed on the Flying W Farms web site along with a photo for the entire year for everyone to see!

Awards Currently Offered Include:
DRESSAGE
EVENTING
HUNTER
JUMPER
BREEDING / IN-HAND CLASS( HALTER CLASS)
DRIVING
WESTERN VERSATILITY (ANY WESTERN)
ENGLISH VERSATILITY (ANY ENGLISH)

COMPETITIVE TRAIL

DRIVEN DRESSAGE
COMPETITIVE DRIVING
RENAISSANCE (COSTUME)

 

"Horse of the Year" Rules:

Local and Schooling Shows now have a separate "Schooling Show Awards" program. (Rules are the same)

1.  Horse MUST be bred by Flying W Farms and shown under  the prefix "Flying W Farms,"
     or "Flying W" at all   competitions.  ("FWF" prefix is not acceptable!) 

2.  A minimum of 3 scores (dressage), 3 placings (hunter, jumper, halter, in-hand, etc.) and/or 3
     COMPLETED hunter trials (eventing) in the same division is required in order to be eligible
     for a year-end award.

3.  Scores must be recorded on the "Point Reporting Form" and the fully completed form must be
     submitted in hard copy to Fredericka Wagner P.O. Box 845  Piketon,Ohio 45661   by Nov.
     30th, 2008. Report Recognized Shows on one form and Schooling or open shows on separate

     form;

4.  The award year runs from Dec. 1 thru  Nov. 30 of each year.

5.  Horses are NOT eligible to win at a level lower than the highest level that they have been
     previously awarded Horse of the Year.  This rule gives more horses the opportunity to win
     these cherished awards and encourages those who show to keep moving up the levels.

6.  Each horse is eligible to win ONLY ONE Horse of the Year award per year.

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2009 Schooling Show Awards
These awards are created for those who show at the local level.  The rules and awards are identical to the Horse of the Year" program, except that the top placing in each division will be given the title of "Grand Champion" instead of HOY.  Also "Reserve Grand Champion and remaining eight placings receive
TOP Ten Title and Ribbons. These horses and owners will also appear on the web site under separate
page on the site, titled OPEN AND SCHOOLING SHOW AWARDS.

Pleasure Trail Award

This is a special award created for those horses who are ridden or driven strictly for pleasure.

Completed Pleasure Trail Log Sheets are required for each horse.  Record all time spent riding,

driving strictly for pleasure, trails,etc.   Remember that grooming time does NOT count and horses     competing in the show ring are not eligible for this award.  The winner is the horse with the most time

logged. Reserve Champion and Top Ten ribbons will also be awarded;

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
This ONE special award is voted on by a committee and is presented to a horse bred by Flying W
Farms that has in some way been a benefit to mankind.  We've had some real heroes out there, so
SEND US YOUR STORY!

OLYMPIC AWARD / WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES AWARD
$5,000 will be awarded to any Flying W Farms horse winning a bronze, silver or gold individual
or team medal at  Summer Olympic Games.

ADDITIONAL AWARDS;
If you compete a Flying W Farms bred horse in discipline not mentioned above; be sure to let us know.

We will consider including another award for your discipline.