Classes and Awards

• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Green OTTB High Point Award will be given to the highest placing Thoroughbred at the competition (regardless of discipline/division) that raced within the past two years. It is the responsibility of the owner/rider to provide the show with the horse’s last race date. The last race date is also printed on the T.I.P. Number card. A neck sash will be provided for the highest placing Thoroughbred at each show meeting the criteria.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Junior Rider High Point Award will be given to the Thoroughbred/rider combination accumulating the most points where the rider is 18 years old or younger. A high point ribbon and medal will be provided to the winning horse and rider.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred Award will be given to the highest placing Thoroughbred at the competition (regardless of discipline/division). A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.

A Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred Award will be given to the highest placing Thoroughbred in its level under the host organization's competition scoring. A high point ribbon and reserve high point ribbon will be provided. The following levels are included and other levels may be included upon request:

• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Young High Point Thoroughbred Award is given at YEH/FEH competitions or can be awarded to the highest placing Thoroughbred at the competition (regardless of division) that is in its first or second year of showing. It is the responsibility of the owner/rider to provide the show with the horse’s first show date; if they do not know, then the horse is not eligible. 'First Show Date' is the horse’s first show EVER, not the first show with this rider or the first T.I.P. show. First show dates should be written on the T.I.P. Number Card. A sash will be provided for the winning horse.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Low Score CT Thoroughbred Award is given to the lowest scoring Thoroughbred at the competition (regardless of division). A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.

The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred Award will be given to the highest placing Thoroughbred in its division under the host organization's competition scoring. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award. The following divisions are included and other divisions may be included upon request:

• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Score Thoroughbred Award will be given to the highest scoring Thoroughbred at the competition (regardless of division). A sash will be provided for the winning horse. Available for Dressage and Freestyle. For calculation of High Score (Dressage) awards, when calculating the award winner, shows are encouraged to add points to the final percentage score based on the degree of difficulty of the test as follows:
  • Training +1
  • First Level +3
  • Second Level +5
  • Third Level +7
  • Fourth Level +9
  • FEI Levels +11
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Young High Point 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. It is the responsibility of the owner/rider to provide the show with the horse’s first show date; if they do not know, then the horse is not eligible. 'First Show Date' is the horse’s first show EVER, not the first show with this rider or the first T.I.P. show. First show dates should be written on the T.I.P. Number Card. A sash will be provided for the winning horse.

• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point English Pleasure Thoroughbred Award will be given to the Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in English Pleasure classes (e.g., w/t, w/t/c). A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Thoroughbred English Pleasure Walk/Trot. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place will be provided.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Thoroughbred English Pleasure Walk/Trot/Canter (class or division). Ribbons for 1st through 6th place (for class) or 2 sets of ribbons 1st through 6th and a Champion/Reserve (for division) will be provided. Division can include judging on turnout. T.I.P. Championships division

• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred Hunter Award will be given to the Hunter Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in Hunter classes. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred – High Hunter Award is offered with an option of two heights –2’6” and above or 3’0” and above. The award will be given to the Hunter Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in Hunter classes at or above the stated height. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred – Low Hunter Award is offered with an option of two heights – below 2’6” and below 3’0”. The award will be given to the Hunter Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in Hunter classes below the stated height. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred – Intermediate Hunter Award will be given to the Hunter Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in Hunter classes at 2’6” or 2’9”. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.

Classes – Shows wishing to offer Thoroughbred divisions or classes not listed here are encouraged to apply using the “other” class options. For each division, three sets of ribbons for 1st through 6th place and one set of Champion/Reserve ribbons will be provided. For each class, one set of 1st - 6th place ribbons will be provided.

• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Thoroughbred Cross Rails— 12" and/or 18" at the Trot (class or division). Division shall consist of three classes—two (2) over fences and one (1) under saddle. Three sets of ribbons for 1st through 6th place and a set of Champion/Reserve ribbons will be provided. T.I.P. Championships division. For a standalone class, one set of 1st - 6th place ribbons will be provided.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Very Green Thoroughbred Hunter Division — Fences not to exceed 2'0" in height. Shall consist of three classes—two (2) over fences and one (1) under saddle. Jump courses should consist of at least seven (7) jumps, to be judged on manners, pace and way of going unless otherwise noted. Under saddle class to be judged at the walk, trot and canter in both directions, and to be judged on manners, movement and way of going. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place for each class and Champion/Reserve ribbons will be provided. T.I.P. Championships division.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Beginning Thoroughbred Hunter Division — Fences not to exceed 2'3" in height. Shall consist of three classes—two (2) over fences and one (1) under saddle. Jump courses should consist of at least seven (7) jumps, to be judged on manners, pace and way of going unless otherwise noted. Under saddle class to be judged at the walk, trot and canter in both directions, and to be judged on manners, movement and way of going. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place for each class and Champion/Reserve ribbons will be provided. T.I.P. Championships division.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Special Thoroughbred Hunter Division — Fences not to exceed 2'6" in height. Shall consist of three classes—two (2) over fences and one (1) under saddle. Jump courses should consist of at least seven (7) jumps, to be judged on manners, pace and way of going unless otherwise noted. Under saddle class to be judged at the walk, trot and canter in both directions, and to be judged on manners, movement and way of going. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place for each class and Champion/Reserve ribbons will be provided. T.I.P. Championships division.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Suitable Thoroughbred Hunter Division — Fences not to exceed 2'9" in height. Shall consist of three classes—two (2) over fences and one (1) under saddle. Jump courses should consist of at least seven (7) jumps, to be judged on manners, pace and way of going unless otherwise noted. Under saddle class to be judged at the walk, trot and canter in both directions, and to be judged on manners, movement and way of going. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place for each class and Champion/Reserve ribbons will be provided. T.I.P. Championships division.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Low Thoroughbred Hunter Division — Fences not to exceed 3'0" in height (beginning in 2017). Shall consist of three classes—two (2) over fences and one (1) under saddle. Jump courses should consist of at least seven (7) jumps, to be judged on manners, pace and way of going unless otherwise noted. Under saddle class to be judged at the walk, trot and canter in both directions, and to be judged on manners, movement and way of going. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place for each class and Champion/Reserve ribbons will be provided. T.I.P. Championships division.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Hunter Classic—Horses that competed in at least one Hunter class are eligible to compete in The Jockey Club T.I.P. Hunter Classic. At the discretion of the show, fences not to exceed 3’0” or to be shown at respective heights of qualifying classes. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place and a medal will be provided.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Handy Hunter Class – offered at 2‘6” & 3‘0”. Height must be declared at time of entry. May include a halt, trot jump, hand gallop and/or other tests throughout the course. Judged on manners, way of going and pace. Simple changes of lead not penalized. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place will be provided.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Hunter Derby - Will consist of two rounds. First round - classic hunter round with a minimum of 10 obstacles set at heights determined by the horse show, with up to four option fences set at a higher height. Obstacles must simulate those reminiscent of the hunt field and the course should offer a variety of jumps with different appearances. The second round (for the top ten horses in the first round) will be a handy hunter round with a minimum of 8 obstacles set at height determined by the horse show, with up to four option fences set at a higher height. The course should simulate riding over hunt country. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place and a medal will be provided.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Open Hunter Division allows a show to run a Thoroughbred division open card at several heights, as defined in the show's prize list. Horses will be placed in two (2) over fences and one (1) under saddle classes. Jump courses should consist of at least seven (7) jumps, to be judged on manners, pace and way of going unless otherwise noted. Under saddle class to be judged at the walk, trot and canter in both directions, and to be judged on manners, movement and way of going. 3 sets of ribbons for 1st through 6th place and one set of Champion/Reserve ribbons will be provided.

• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred Jumper Award will be given to the Jumper Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in Jumper classes. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Young High Point Thoroughbred Award will be given to the Jumper Thoroughbred in its first or second year of showing that accumulates the most points toward the award in Jumper classes. It is the responsibility of the owner/rider to provide the show with the horse’s first show date; if they do not know, then the horse is not eligible. 'First Show Date' is the horse’s first show EVER, not the first show with this rider or the first T.I.P. show. First show dates should be written on the T.I.P. Number Card. A sash will be provided for the winning horse.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred – High Jumper Awards is offered at an option of three heights - 1.05m, 1.20m or 2'6" and above (or other heights upon request). The award will be given to the Jumper Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in Jumper classes at or above the stated height. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred – Low Jumper Awards is offered at an option of three heights – below 1.05m, 1.20m or 2’6”(or other heights upon request). The award will be given to the Jumper Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in Jumper classes below the stated height. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.

Classes – Shows wishing to offer Thoroughbred divisions or classes not listed here are encouraged to apply using the “other” class options. For each division, two sets of ribbons for 1st through 6th place and a Champion/Reserve will be provided. For each class, one set of 1st - 6th place ribbons will be provided.

• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Thoroughbred Jumper Classic—Horses that competed in at least one Jumper class are eligible to compete in The Jockey Club T.I.P. Jumper Classic. At the discretion of the show, jump heights not to exceed 1.20m or 2’6” or to be shown at respective heights of qualifying classes. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place and a medal will be provided.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Thoroughbred Hopeful Jumper I (2'6"). Ribbons for 1st through 6th place for 2 classes and a Champion/Reserve will be provided. T.I.P. Championships division
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Thoroughbred Suitable Jumper II (2'9"). Ribbons for 1st through 6th place for 2 classes and a Champion/Reserve will be provided. T.I.P. Championships division
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Thoroughbred Schooling Jumper III (3'0"). Ribbons for 1st through 6th place for 2 classes and a Champion/Reserve will be provided. T.I.P. Championships division
• NEW FOR 2019 The Jockey Club T.I.P. Thoroughbred Training Jumper (3'3"). Ribbons for 1st through 6th place for 2 classes and a Champion/Reserve will be provided. T.I.P. Championships division
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Thoroughbred Open Jumper (3'6") Ribbons for 1st through 6th place for 2 classes and a Champion/Reserve will be provided. T.I.P. Championships division

• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Best Playing Thoroughbred (Polo or Polocrosse) will be given to a Thoroughbred at an organized match as determined by the polo club. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Western Pleasure Thoroughbred Award will be given to the Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in western pleasure, western riding and/or western horsemanship classes. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Barrel Thoroughbred Award will be given to the Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in barrel classes. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Western Performance Thoroughbred Award will be given to the Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in western classes other than Western Pleasure, ranch and barrel classes (i.e. reining, cutting, roping, team penning, pole bending, working cow horse). A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Ranch Thoroughbred Award will be given to the Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in ranch classes. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.

Classes – Shows wishing to offer Thoroughbred divisions or classes not listed here are encouraged to apply using the “other” class options. In order to be eligible for prize money (if applicable), any class or division must have a minimum of three entries. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place or a Champion/Reserve (as applicable) will be provided.

• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Thoroughbred Western Pleasure Walk/Jog. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place will be provided.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Thoroughbred Western Pleasure Walk/Jog/Lope (class). Ribbons for 1st through 6th place will be provided.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Thoroughbred Western Pleasure Walk/Jog/Lope Division. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place and a Champion/Reserve will be provided. T.I.P. Championships division
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Off The Track Thoroughbred In Hand—open to Thoroughbreds that started in at least one race. To be judged on conformation in line and way of going at a jog. Minor blemishes and faults not considered. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place will be provided.
• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Open Thoroughbred In Hand—open to all Thoroughbreds. To be judged on conformation in line and way of going at a jog. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place will be provided.

• Endurance:
  • A Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred Award will be given to the highest placing Thoroughbred in its division under the host organization's competition scoring. A high point ribbon will be provided. The following divisions are included and other divisions may be included upon request:
    • Limited Distance
    • Endurance
• Shows may apply for T.I.P. Thoroughbred classes or high point awards not listed here.
• T.I.P. Recognized Horse Shows are horse shows that offer Thoroughbred classes or awards outside of the T.I.P. classes and awards. We include the horse shows on the T.I.P. calendar for competitors' information.