​​Year-End Awards: Rules and Requirements
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Eligibility: Both rider and horse must meet NRHA eligibility requirements for their class and comply with all TRHA by-laws to qualify for year-end awards.
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Participation: Each rider–horse combination must compete in at least 50% of TRHA qualifying shows within their class. For the 2026 season, this means competing in a minimum of four qualifying events.
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Membership: Riders must have an active TRHA membership before the start of any show for points to count toward year-end standings.
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Qualifying Shows: See the Show Schedule page for the complete list of qualifying shows.
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Two-Slate Shows: For events offering two slates of classes, only points from the second slate will be used.
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NEW RULE FOR 2026:
We will drop your two lowest (or no-point) shows when calculating composite year-end totals.
- If you compete in all 8 TRHA shows, your top 6 will count toward your final composite score.
- If you compete in 5 shows, all 5 will count.
This change supports our mission to serve the Weekend Warriors by offering more flexibility while still rewarding consistent participation.