Central New York Dressage & Combined Training Association
Promoting Dressage and Eventing as art and sport through competitions, clinics, and educational activities
Year-End Awards
The CNYD&CTA Year-End Awards program is designed to encourage CNYD&CTA members to expand their knowledge and improve their skills by recognizing their achievements during the current year. Awards through 6th place are presented at the annual Year-End Banquet.
Previous Year-End Award Winners
General Requirements for CNYD&CTA Year-End Awards
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The award year runs from October 1 of the prior year through September 30 of the current year.
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For official year-end results or award standings, no corrections will be accepted after 5:00 pm EST on October 1st of the award year.
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Riders must be a member in good standing at the time the scores are earned.
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Horse and rider combinations must be the same (except for Masters’ and Achievement Awards).
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Awards are based on the average of scores and are given to Jr/YRs, Adult Amateurs, and Open at each level for Recognized and schooling shows.
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As of 2017, to be considered for any Year-End Awards, riders must complete 10 volunteer hours within the aforementioned year.
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Submitting scores and required documentation are the member’s responsibilities. Incomplete submissions will not be processed.
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NEW FOR 2025: Awards may be submitted online via the Online Year-End Awards Reporting Form (Google Form) or via mail to the Awards Coordinator. No emailed submissions will be accepted.
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Additional details for each individual award are outlined below in the Year-End Award Requirements
CNYD&CTA Member of the Year
The Member of the Year Award recognizes a current CNYD&CTA member who, through cumulative and consistent volunteering, has demonstrated exceptional commitment, representation and promotion of CNYD&CTA and CNYD&CTA's mission. Members may nominate fellow members to receive this award. Winner is selected by The Board.
Kaye Osborne Legacy Grant
Established by Central New York Dressage & Combined Training Association in memory of long-time CNYD&CTA Member, fellow equestrian, and friend, Kaye Osborne, to encourage a deserving CNYD&CTA Jr/YR member to further their equine education. In the spirit of Kaye’s passion for horses and commitment to teaching, this annual gift of $125 shall be awarded to a member who expresses an interest in learning more about horses and/or riding. The grant can be applied to instruction, clinics, or educational experiences of the recipient’s choice. Recipient selected by CNYD&CTA Board of Directors.
The Dressage Foundation: The Century Club
The Century Club recognizes North American Dressage riders and horses whose combined ages total 100 years or more. Horse and rider perform a test of any level, at a show (schooling or recognized) or event, and are scored by a Dressage judge or professional. Western Dressage riders are welcome to join the Century Club. Century Club rides can be organized at any of the CNYD&CTA shows by contacting CNYD&CTA President Corrinne Spaulding.