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A Championship environment where one ride does not mean winning or losing.  Briar Fox, once again, is hosting the Central USA Dressage Championships in conjunction with the Summer Dressage Open Show on June 14-15, 2008.

Qualifying scores are not needed to enter.  Any Horse/Rider combination may compete in a specific championship level as long as they have not shown at any USEF/USDF Recognized Show at two or more levels higher.  FEI riders may have competed at any FEI level.  Scores earned in Central USA Championship classes may also count towards the Open Show class ribbons and titlles, USDF Regional Championship Qualifying scores and towards Cash Jackpot money if the competitor is so entered.  One Ride-Many Opportunities.

How to Enter:  Each competitor must enter and ride in two Championship tests at the same each day except for FEI riders who will ride one Championship test per day.  Championship competitors in Intro through Fourth Level must ride one of their two tests each day in the highest test at that level.  For example: Sat.-Second 1, Second 4; Sun.- Second 3, Second 4.  Intermediate Level Championship riders may enter either I-1 or I-2 each day to be eligible for the CUSA Championships at the FEI Level.  Riders may ride in additional Open Show classes each day but not more than two Championship tests per day. 

Champion and Reserve Champion for each level (Introductory thru FEI) will be determined by averaging the percentages of all four classes (FEI two classes).  The highest average percentage will decide the winner for that level.  USEF/USDF Rules are in effect just as in the Open Show. Whips are permitted at all levels. 

A Championship level must contain/have entries for three or more competitors to be considered for Central USA championship awards.

Awards: Central USA Champions for each Level (division if warranted) will receive a Gold Neck Ribbon and CUSA  Championship saddle pad with logo.  Reserve Champions and 3rd place finishers will receive silver and bronze neck ribbons respectively.  An awards ceremony will take place on Sunday afternoon at the conclusion of the Championship rides and all CUSA Championship scores are calculated.  There will be photo ops and riders are requested to attend in their riding attire.  Attendance by the horses is recommended but optional.