Frequently Asked Questions
Taylor Harris Insurance Services National Children's Medal
WHAT
IS THE TAYLOR HARRIS INSURANCE SERVICES NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MEDAL?
The Taylor Harris Insurance Services National Children’s Medal is a 3-foot equitation class.
HOW
MAY A SHOW OFFER THIS MEDAL?
USA Equestrian
or CEF Show managers apply to hold the class – at least 30 days before the
show. Applications are available through the medal series office.
WHERE
ARE THE FINALS HELD?
The
finals are held at the Capital Challenge Horse Show in Maryland, in October.
DOES
A RIDER HAVE TO JOIN ANY ORGANIZATION?
Riders
must be members of the USA Equestrian or Canadian Equestrian Federation (CEF) to compete
in the class. No other membership is necessary.
WHERE
MAY I FIND A LIST OF SHOWS?
The
list of upcoming events is available here.
HOW
MAY I GET A PRIZE LIST OR PREMIUM BOOK?
You
must contact each show for a prize list, and entry information. This information
is not available through the medal series office.
HOW
ARE POINTS CALCULATED?
Riders
earn points based on the number of competitors. Complete
specifications
IS
THERE ONLY A NATIONAL STANDINGS?
National
and Regional standings are maintained. Riders earn points in every show in which
they compete (National points). They also earn points in each
USA Equestrian zone
(Regional points). Regional points are based on the location of the show
-therefore a rider may earn points in different zones.
The total of ALL points are National Points. Each Zone has it’s own
totals.
WHAT
WAS LAST YEARS’ POINT CUT-OFF?
“Last
years points” are not relevant towards the current year. The Capital
Challenge Horse Show will send invitations.
WHERE
MAY I FIND INFORMATION TO PRINT OUT?