Ernie Award

The Ernie Award was donated by a past Ernie rider’s family to celebrate the awesome horse.
Awarded to the best dressage score in either a dressage or eventing competition received by a Junior or Adult Amateur. ​

Ernie Award Winners

2023: Laura Sottile & Sarde's Delicious 80.000%
​2022: Laura Sottile & Sarde's Delicious- 77.600%
2021: Susan Hawkins & Harmonicat- 78.966%
2020: Laura Sottile & Bears Lil Honey- 82.826%
2019: Julia Lamotte & Outgreygous- 84.688%
2018: Linda Rogers & Brody- 80.227%
2017: Suzanne Weed & Princess Luna- -19.5/80.50%
2016: Selby Wajcs & Merlin- -16.5/83.50%
2015: Karen Norton & Lexxus- 78.750%
2014: Kym Mayo & Jasmine- 80.000%
​2013: Suzanne Weed & Princess Luna- 80.000%
2012: Karen Norton & Red Barron- 82.500%
The Ernie Award Recipients: (L-R) Selby Wajcs, Karen Norton, Kym Mayo, Suzanne Weed,  and
​2018 Ernie Award Winner Linda Rogers!

Suzanne Weed Memorial Award

This award is given to the high point adult amateur in Training level dressage. 

Sportsmanship Award

This award is determined by the CDCTA board to honor a member that shows above and beyond sportsmanship throughout the season.

Trainer of the Year

PURPOSE:
  • To recognize the trainer who supports CDCTA by bringing the most students to CDCTA shows over the 2025 season

RULES:
  • Trainer must be a CDCTA Member at the time of the event.
  • Rider must be a CDCTA Member at the time of the event.
  • Trainer must have a minimum of 3 horse and rider combinations to qualify.
  • Trainer must have participants at 2 out of 4 CDCTA Shows.
AWARD: $100 check made out to the Trainer of the Year.

Thoroughbred Incentive Program Awards

  • High Point Dressage Thoroughbred
  • High Point Thoroughbred (all divisions)
  • Junior Rider High Point Award (all divisions/disciplines)
  • Dressage High Point Young Thoroughbred Award- The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Young Thoroughbred Award will be given to the highest placing Thoroughbred at the competition (regardless of division) that is in its first or second year of showing.
  • Green OTTB High Point Award (all divisions)- The Jockey Club T.I.P.  Green OTTB High Point Award will be given to the highest placing Thoroughbred at the competition (regardless of division/discipline) that raced within the past two years.