The T.I.P. Performance Awards are the annual, self-reported Thoroughbred awards of The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program.
The Performance Awards are completely self-reported by the Thoroughbred’s owner or rider based on their participation in ALL SHOWS. The owner or rider must report results from horse shows offering T.I.P. show divisions, classes or awards AND from
horse shows that do not offer T.I.P. awards.

Horse shows offering T.I.P. awards do not report Performance Award results to T.I.P.

Interested in participating in the Performance Awards? Start out by reading all of the information below. Then start reporting your results by logging into your account.
  • Performance Award Year – December 1 through November 30.
  • Thoroughbred Eligibility – For purposes of eligibility for all T.I.P. classes and awards, a "Thoroughbred" is defined as any horse that has been registered with The Jockey Club or a foreign Thoroughbred stud book approved by The Jockey Club and the International Stud Book Committee. In order to participate in the Performance Awards, owners and riders must obtain a T.I.P. Number for the Thoroughbred. Horses without T.I.P. Numbers will be disqualified. Before entering results, make sure all riders are associated with the horse's T.I.P. Number.
  • Shows Included in the Performance Awards – Thoroughbreds accumulate points in categories and divisions at all live horse shows, horse trials, and other horse events. Shows must be recognized by an international, national, state or local organization and must be open to all participants. Horse shows do not have to offer T.I.P. awards to be included in the Performance Awards. Online horse shows are not eligible for points in categories and divisions.
    • Endurance & Obstacle Mileage Performance Awards - Endurance and Obstacle Mileage are offered on an annual basis and are horse based. Miles are only counted from competitions. To record non–competition hours, please use the Thoroughbred Recreational Riding Incentive Program Forms.
  • Award Calculation – The Performance Awards recognize the Thoroughbred accumulating the most points in each of the award categories and divisions.
    • High Point-type awards (T.I.P. or otherwise), Grand Champion of show awards and series-end awards do not count for Performance Award points. Please do not include them in your entries.
    • Show results under the Danish system (4-H or otherwise) should list placing as "participant" unless the show actually placed horses First, Second, Third, etc. If a score was given (Dressage, Eventing), you can include the bonus points based on the score.
  • Verification of Results – Results reported by owners and riders must be supported by horse show results and will be verified by T.I.P. Only verified points will be counted toward the Performance Awards. If results cannot be verified, the points will not be counted toward the award. IT IS THE SUBMITTING OWNER’S OR RIDER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION. You must submit verification of results with the award forms. Results can be in the form of: PERMANENT website link (e.g. www.useventing.com, www.usef.org, www.usdf.org, www.horseshowsonline.com, www.horseshowing.com, www.horseshowtime.com or similar websites); hard copy official results showing class, placing and number of horses; hand written results with show secretary's signature for verification; or copies of your bill showing class, placing and number of horses. Keep records of your results throughout the year.
    • If a class was ranked other than by placings (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.), for example, by points, owners and riders must convert the rankings to placings when reporting.
    • Once audited, if there is a significant difference between the points reported by the owner or rider and the horse show, the award entry may be disqualified.
  • Verification of Mileage - Miles reported by owners and riders must be supported by competition results and will be verified by T.I.P. Only verified points will be counted toward the Performance Awards. If miles cannot be verified, the points will not be counted toward the award. IT IS THE SUBMITTING OWNER’S OR RIDER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION. You must submit verification of results with the award forms. Results can be in the form of: PERMANENT website link (e.g., www.aerc.org, www.equinetrrailsports.com or similar websites); hard copy official results showing date, ride, type, and miles; or hard copy reporting forms with organizer's signature for verification. Keep records of your results throughout the year.
  • All decisions by T.I.P. are final.
  • Submission – All forms and supporting documentation must be submitted by December 20. Mailed documents must be postmarked by December 20. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Early submission is appreciated!
Ribbons, Prizes and Prize Money
  • Category:
    • 50 horses or less in Category
      • Ribbons and prizes through 6th place
      • Prize Money to 3rd place
    • 51 - 150 horses in Category
      • Ribbons and prizes through 10th place
      • Prize Money to 3rd place
    • 151+ horses in Category
      • Ribbons and prizes through 15th place
      • Prize Money to 3rd place
  • Division (includes Junior Rider, Amateur Owner)
    • Ribbons and prizes through 2nd place
    • Prize Money

Points - All disciplines except Endurance/Obstacle, Dressage and Eventing/CT:

Class Official Placing 1-6 Participants

Points

6+ Participants

Points

First 15 25
Second 10 15
Third 5 10
Fourth 3 5
Fifth 2 3
Sixth 1 2
Participant NA 1
Division Champion 10 10
Division Reserve Ch. 5 5

Points - Dressage Only

Class Official Placing Points Score Bonus Points

(add to Placing Points)

First 15 Score of 60% -62.99% 5
Second 10 Score of 63% - 64.99% 10
Third 5 Score of 65% - 66.99% 15
Participant 1 Score of 67%+ 20

Points- Eventing/CT Only:

Section Official Placing 1-6 Participants

Points

6+ Participants

Points

FINAL Score* Bonus Points

(add to Placing Points)

First 15 25 Below 31 10
Second 10 15 31-41 5
Third 5 10
Fourth 3 5 *FINAL score means with all penalties (the score your placing is based on)
Fifth 2 3 *Do not include bonus points based on dressage score only
Sixth 1 2
Participant NA 1


Endurance/Obstacle Performance Awards are mileage based, not point based.

REMINDER All results are self-reported by owners and/or riders.

Horse shows do not report results to T.I.P. for purposes of the Performance Awards or for purposes of verifying results.

Discipline-based Performance Awards - Most Performance Awards are awarded by discipline (known as a CATEGORY) and then by multiple DIVISIONS within each category. Divisions may be based on jump height, type of competition, level and/or Zone (see below for Zones). For a list of all categories and divisions, click here.

  • Category and division is based on the class actually competed.
  • CHECK YOUR DIVISIONS AND ZONES CAREFULLY - ANY POINTS IN THE WRONG DIVISION MAY NOT BE COUNTED.
  • Each class placing is eligible for one Category/Division only.

A few notes on divisions and categories:

  • Jump Heights: For Hunter and Jumper classes and divisions, select the division according to the height actually jumped. CHECK DIVISION HEIGHTS CAREFULLY!
  • Hunters:The over fences and under saddle classes in a Hunter division must be included in the Hunter category, along with any division placement. If you only participate in the under saddle class, you may opt to include that in English Pleasure instead, but in no event should a division be split between two categories.
  • English Pleasure may include any flat class in English tack judging the horse, including pleasure classes, hack classes, and command classes, as well as pleasure classes with jumps and Hunter Pleasure classes without jumps and not otherwise part of a Hunter Division.
  • Equitation classes are only eligible for the Equitation division (this includes equitation medal classes) UNLESS the equitation class is part of a hunter or pleasure division, in which case it may be included with the rest of the classes in that division in the appropriate category.
  • Dressage Equitation may be included as "Dressage - Other" if a score is given for the horse's performance. If no score is awarded, the Dressage Equitation class should be included under the Equitation Category.
  • Western Equitation should be included in the Equitation category.
  • The General category is only for classes and disciplines that do not fit in another category. Examples of disciplines to include in the General category include: leadline, side saddle, working equitation, mounted archery, hunter pace, paper chase, liberty and trick training.
    • Examples of classes that should NOT be included in the General category are any eventing, dressage, hunter, or pleasure-type classes.
  • Eventing, CT and Eventing Derbies:
    • Hybrid divisions (T/N, P/T, etc.) can be included in either of the included divisions, but not both.
    • Any level below Beginner Novice should be entered as Pre-BN. This includes Amoeba, Tadpole, Green as Grass, Goldilocks, Elementary, Intro, Starter, etc.. They should NOT be included in Eventing – Other.
    • YEH/FEH/NEH should be included as "Eventing - Other".
    • Eventing Derbies and Combined Tests should be placed under the applicable Eventing level (e.g., Modified Eventing Derby is Eventing - Modified)
  • In Hand: Any class shown with the horse in hand is only eligible for the Halter/Model/In Hand category, except for 6 feet on the ground classes where a score is given for the horse's performance. 6 feet on the ground classes where a score is given may be included in the Dressage-Other Division. If no score is awarded, 6 feet on the ground classes should be included under the Halter/Model/In Hand Category.
  • Trail: Under saddle trail classes at shows must be included in the "Western - Trail" Division, regardless of tack. In-Hand trail classes at shows may be included in the Trail Division, or the In Hand Division, but not both.
  • All Games (mounted games, gymkhana, flags, poles, key hole, stake race, etc.) must be included in "Western - Games" Division, regardless of tack.

Junior Rider – Junior Rider Awards will be offered in the categories listed below (Champion and Reserve Champion awarded). Riders 18 or under as of January 1 of the Performance Award year are eligible for the Junior Rider Awards. To apply for the Junior Rider Award, you must include the rider’s date of birth on the hardcopy form or in the online system. The Junior Rider’s Performance Award Application must be submitted by itself on one form if multiple riders rode the horse. If multiple horses are included for the Junior Rider Award, fill out one form for each horse and indicate that the Junior Rider is applying with multiple horses.

  • Dressage
  • In Hand and General (points combined)
  • English Pleasure
  • Equitation
  • Eventing/CT
  • Hunter
  • Jumper
  • Western
  • Western Dressage
  • Endurance/Obstacle Mileage

Hunter – Amateur Owner (All heights) – This award is for Amateur Owner riders and is calculated based on points earned in Hunter classes only when the horse is owned and ridden by the Amateur Owner or an amateur member of the owner’s immediate family. Leased horses are not eligible. Equitation, jumper and English pleasure classes do not count toward this award. To apply for this award in the online system, enter your results in the appropriate hunter division by height then (i) mail or email a printout of your results with the cover page indicating which classes should be included for Amateur Owner OR (ii) submit a duplicate result entry online with a division of Amateur Owner. Beginning in 2023, the AO Hunter award will be offered in Zones.

Zones – Where indicated, some awards are offered in Zones as follows based on the submitting owner’s or rider’s state of residence:

  • East – Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia and Puerto Rico
  • Central – Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Provinces
  • West – Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Washington, and Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia

State Bred or Residing Awards – Awards based on the horse’s state bred or state of residence may be available if sponsored by the state breeders’ organization or another organization. Awards will be calculated based on all points for eligible horses unless otherwise requested by the sponsor.

Thoroughbred Charities of America Green OTTB Categories and Divisions – These awards are for horses that raced in the three years prior to the awards year. Calculated from all eligible entries.Sponsored by Thoroughbred Charities of America.

TAA Accredited Organization Adoptee Award – This award is for horses adopted from a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Accredited Organization. All points count toward award. Please check thoroughbredaftercare.org to see if the organization is TAA accredited. You must report the adoption organization on the form or online. Adoption will be verified. Horses obtained through a listing service are not eligible. Sponsored by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

The Performance Awards requires both reporting of results (points) and verification of the results. There are two options for reporting Performance Awards results/points - online or paper forms. YOU MUST CHOOSE ONE - DO NOT SUBMIT RESULTS/POINTS ON PAPER AND ONLINE; they will not be added together. A separate step from reporting of results is verification - you can submit verification of points both on paper and via websites. More information on Verification in Section III below.

REPORTING OF RESULTS (POINTS)

I. Option #1. Paper Forms must be postmarked by December 20. To download forms, click here. You must submit verification of results with the award forms by December 20 - see item #III for more information.

  • Mail forms to: The Jockey Club T.I.P., 821 Corporate Dr., Lexington, KY 40503
  • NOTE - for Endurance/Obstacle Trail Mileage, only paper forms are accepted. Miles reported by owners and riders must be supported by competition results and will be verified by T.I.P. Only verified points will be counted toward the Performance Awards. If miles cannot be verified, the points will not be counted toward the award. IT IS THE SUBMITTING OWNER’S OR RIDER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION. You must submit verification of results with the award forms. Results can be in the form of: PERMANENT website link (e.g., www.aerc.org, www.equinetrrailsports.com or similar websites); hard copy official results showing date, ride, type, and miles; or hard copy reporting forms with organizer's signature for verification.

II. Option #2. Online Entry You must submit verification of results by December 20 - see item #III for more information. Supporting information may be mailed and must be postmarked by December 20.

  • Click on "My Account" above then T.I.P. Listing & Maintenance
  • Log into the T.I.P. Account associated with the T.I.P. Number of the Thoroughbred associated with the Performance Awards application. You MUST enter the application under the account associated with the T.I.P. Number.
  • Click on "Performance Award Entry" next to the correct horse/rider.
  • Completely fill out the entry form. You can edit this information at any time. Click Continue.
    • Junior Riders 18 and under as of January 1 of the award year – Include your date of birth to be considered for the Junior Awards.
  • To add a new show entry, click "Add New Show Entry." You can also edit, delete and review previous entries from this screen.
  • Enter the show information – please be as detailed as possible to assist with confirmation of points.
    • Date of Show
    • Name of Show
    • Class or Division - include class number, dressage test (e.g. Training Level Test 3), and/or jump height as applicable
    • Rider Name - the rider must be associated with the T.I.P. Number first
    • Placing – please note there are THREE categories of placing – please use the one appropriate to your discipline:
      • Dressage
      • Eventing and Combined Test
      • All Other
        • For H/J or Other divisions with multiple classes, you will need to add your division championship as a separate entry from the classes.
        • For Example: at "FUN HORSE SHOW" you participated in a Hunter Division with three classes and you were also the Champion, you would have FOUR entries corresponding to FUN HORSE SHOW.
    • Number of horses in your class.
    • The Performance Award category and division
    • Website with link to results if available.
  • Click Submit
III. VERIFICATION OF RESULTS
Once you have reported results/points as described above, you must submit verification of results by December 20 - this means you have to provide the results or a link to the results supporting the placing, class and number of horses submitted with each Performance Award entry. Any points without verification WILL NOT be counted. Results can be in the form of:
  • PERMANENT website link (e.g. www.useventing.com, www.usef.org, www.usdf.org, www.horseshowsonline.com, www.horseshowing.com, www.horseshowtime.com or similar websites); or
  • Print your entry and have a secretary sign to confirm placings and mail copies to: Thoroughbred Incentive Program, 821 Corporate Dr., Lexington, KY 40503, or
  • Mail hard copy official results showing class, placing and number of horses; hand written results with show secretary's signature for verification; or copies of your bill showing class, placing and number of horses to: Thoroughbred Incentive Program, 821 Corporate Dr., Lexington, KY 40503.
  • Keep records of your results throughout the year.
  • All mailed documents must be postmarked by December 20.
  • You should check your points submitted online prior to the December 20 deadline to check for accuracy in reporting and completeness by downloading your horse’s report in your account.
  • We will not accept a phone number or email address to verify results - providing proof of results is the responsibility of the owner or rider.
IV. Verification of Mileage - Miles reported by owners and riders must be supported by competition results and will be verified by T.I.P. Only verified points will be counted toward the Performance Awards. If miles cannot be verified, the points will not be counted toward the award. IT IS THE SUBMITTING OWNER’S OR RIDER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION. You must submit verification of results with the award forms. Results can be in the form of: PERMANENT website link (e.g., www.aerc.org, www.equinetrrailsports.com or similar websites); hard copy official results showing date, ride, type, and miles; or hard copy reporting forms with organizer's signature for verification. We will not accept a phone number to verify results - providing proof of results is the responsibility of the owner or rider. Keep records of your results throughout the year. All mailed documents must be postmarked by December 20.

V. Participants will be notified of results in February and results are published in March. Please do not inquire about results prior to the last day of February. Everyone will receive an email whether you receive an award or not. Emails are sent to the email on the Performance Awards entry as of 12/20.
New for 2020, you can now submit your results for online horse shows. These awards are calculated separately from the live horse show Performance Awards.
  • Online Horse Show Performance Award Year – December 1 through November 30.
  • Thoroughbred Eligibility – For purposes of eligibility for all T.I.P. classes and awards, a "Thoroughbred" is defined as any horse that has been registered with The Jockey Club or a foreign Thoroughbred stud book approved by The Jockey Club and the International Stud Book Committee. In order to participate in the Online Horse Show Performance Awards, owners and riders must obtain a T.I.P. Number for the Thoroughbred. For horses with multiple riders, make sure all riders have been added to the T.I.P. Number.
  • Online Horse Shows Included in the Online Horse Show Performance Awards – Thoroughbreds accumulate points in categories and divisions at online dressage or other horse shows where the rider or owner registers for the show, submits a video and is judged pursuant to the rules of a national or international governing body or a state or local show organization. Shows must be organized by an online dressage show organization (such as dressageshowsonline.com, betterdressagescores.com) or by a brick and mortar horse show recognized by an international, national, state or local organization and must be open to all participants. Riders or owners must be able to provide the organizer, class list, rules and results for the online horse show; if that information is not available online, it should be mailed in with the score verification.
  • Divisions - there are two Online Horse Show Performance Award Divisions:
    • Dressage - include results for online horse shows in Dressage or Western Dressage (includes USDF, USEF, FEI, WDAA, USEA, Cadora, Canadian Eventing, British Dressage tests)
    • Non-Dressage - include results for online horse shows in all disciplines other than Dressage or Western Dressage
  • Award Calculation – The Online Horse Show Performance Awards recognize the Thoroughbred accumulating the most points in each of the award divisions. There are no category awards for online horse shows. High Point-type awards (T.I.P. or otherwise), Grand Champion of show awards and series-end awards do not count for Online Horse Show Performance Award points. Please do not include them in your online entries.
    • Points are not counted for purposes of any state-bred, TCA Green OTTB, RRP Makeover Alumni or TAA Adopted Horse Awards.
  • Verification of Show Information and Results – Riders or owners must be able to provide the organizer, class list, rules and results for the online horse show; if that information is not available online, it should be mailed in with the score verification. Results reported by owners and riders must be supported by horse show results and will be verified by T.I.P. Only verified points will be counted toward the Online Horse Show Performance Awards. If results cannot be verified, the points will not be counted toward the award. IT IS THE SUBMITTING OWNER’S OR RIDER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION. You must submit verification of results with the award forms. Results should be in the form of a website link; if the website link is no longer available, hard copy official results showing class, placing, score and number of horses or hand written results with the online horse show secretary's signature for verification will also be accepted. Keep records of your results throughout the year.
    • If a class was ranked other than by placings (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.), for example, by points, owners and riders must convert the rankings to placings when reporting.
    • Once audited, if there is a significant difference between the points reported by the owner or rider and the horse show, the award entry may be disqualified.
  • All decisions by T.I.P. are final.
  • Submission – All forms and supporting documentation must be submitted by December 20. Mailed documents must be postmarked by December 20. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Early submission is appreciated! For information on submitting, please see previous tab "Instructions for Reporting Performance Awards".
    • If you are submitting your results online, in the drop down box for Category and Division, select ONLINE - OnlDR and ONLINE - OnlOT only
Online Horse Show Ribbons and Prizes
  • Division - Online Dressage
    • Ribbons and prizes through 6th place
  • Division - Online - Non-Dressage
    • Ribbons and prizes through 6th place
Points - Non-Dressage:
Class Official Placing 1-6 Participants
Points
6+ Participants
Points
First 15 25
Second 10 15
Third 5 10
Fourth 3 5
Fifth 2 3
Sixth 1 2
Participant NA 1
Division Champion 10 10
Division Reserve Ch. 5 5















Points - Dressage Only:

Class Official Placing Points Score Bonus Points
(add to Placing Points)
First 15 Score of 60% -62.99% 5
Second 10 Score of 63% - 64.99% 10
Third 5 Score of 65% - 66.99% 15
Participant 1 Score of 67%+ 20