Elite Dressage Performance Award
The Elite Performance Award for Dressage is open to horse/rider combinations competing at advanced medium level and above who have qualified by achieving a top six placing in the RoR Dressage Horse Special.
2024 Winner
Owned and ridden by - Tracy Thirlwall
2023 Winner
Owned and ridded by Jane Phillips
2022 Winner
Owned and Ridden by Judith Barker
Overview
Eligibility
For all RoR competition registered horses. Riders must be 15yrs and over on 1 January of current year. The Elite Performance Award for Dressage – for qualified combinations only.
Qualification criteria
Qualification is via the RoR Dressage Horse Special at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree (19-24 August 2025) – two sections:
- Restricted: for GB raced horses only who have not previously won the Special
- Open: for all RoR competition registered horses including former winners of the Special and of the RoR Elite Performance Award for Dressage.
In order to qualify for the RoR Dressage Horse Special, members must submit two scores of 60% minimum gained at advanced medium level or above. Scores must be from standard BD tests and maybe affiliated or unaffiliated. Qualification period 1 February 2025 to 1 August 2025.
Email your qualifying score sheets or screenshot of BD record to aparkinson@ror.org.uk
Useful information
Both sections to be judged: PYO advanced medium or above, highest score wins.
The top six overall will qualify for the RoR Elite Performance Award for Dressage Final 2025. Information on prizes to follow.
The Championship final will be judged as a freestyle to music test at advanced medium level or above, highest score wins regardless of test. The class is for qualified horse/rider combinations only. No substitutions allowed.
The Elite Performance Award winner’s prize will be presented at the RoR Awards – 2026 date to be confirmed.