This award is given out at organized shows where classes are judged. Eligibility: : To be eligible for this award, the Fjord Horse(s) must be registered with the Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry, and both the owner and rider/driver must be current members of the Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry at the time of the show. Qualifying:: A rider/driver with one or more horses can earn this award by achieving points at one given organized show. Each show is eligible to apply for the NFHR High Point Award with fjords competing.
Verifying Activities: With each show or event type, applicants need to download the application (link below) and be in communication with the NFHR Registrar, prior to the show.
Awards: A certificate and ribbon will be handed out at the show.
Other Acknowledgements: Other acknowledgements: In addition to certificates and ribbons, all awards earned will be acknowledged in the Fjord Herald.
To download documentation and application, click here.
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NFHR High Point Award Guideline
Qualifying criteria:
•Horse must be NFHR registered
•Owner must be current NFHR member
•Exhibitor must be current NFHR member
The high point award request can be made by the event organizer or a member of the NFHR at least 3 weeks before the recognized event or prize list deadline to allow for verification and award shipment time.
•The requestor will use the NFHR High Point Award Application to gather relevant details.
•The NFHR Registrar will verify eligibility of the exhibitor(s)/owner(s)/horse(s)
•Upon verification of eligibility, a ribbon and certificate will be mailed to the appropriate address
•The requestor (or designee) or show organizer will keep track of the scoring during the event.
Scoring Guidelines:
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Event Type
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Award Criteria
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Scoring Criteria
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Open Show
(multiple disciplines)
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Horse with highest accumulated points
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Suggested points system per class:
(minimum of 3 entries)
6th place= 1 point
5th place= 2 points
4th place= 3 points
3rd place= 4 points
2nd place= 5 points
1st place= 6 points
Award could be given per day or for series (if multiple day event)
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Dressage Show (or equivalent)
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Horse with highest score (%)
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Award could be given per level(Training, 1st, etc.) depending on number of Fjords entered
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Pleasure Driving Show (or equivalent)
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Horse with highest accumulated points
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Utilize show’s point system if indicated in the prize list
Example:
5th place= 1 points
4th place= 2points
3rd place= 3 points
2nd place= 4 points
1st place= 6 points
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Eventing Competition (or equivalent)
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Horse with lowest accumulated points
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Award could be given per level(Training, Preliminary, etc.) depending on number of Fjords entered. Award could also be given if there is a CT
in conjunction with the main event.
Scoring is calculated as follows:
Dressage score + show jumping penalties + cross country penalties
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Combined Driving Competition (or
equivalent)
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Horse with lowest accumulated points
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Award could be given per level
(Training, Preliminary, etc.) depending on number of Fjords entered. Award could also be given if there is a CT
in conjunction with the main event.
Scoring is calculated as follows:
Dressage score + cones penalties +
marathon errors*
*Training level does not have time
penalties; only marathon errors will be calculated for the final score
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Register of Excellence
