IFTA Versatility Awards Program
DESCRIPTION: During the year, the owner will record points each time his/her horse participates with others in
approved events, using the provided point tally sheet. Tally your points with the printable form and also post how you
are doing on the Forum for confirmation. Some type of verification may be requested. The horse with the most points
at year’s end will be declared the winner.
QUALIFIED EVENTS: Events must be organized activities by recognized groups (not just done in your own backyard
during 'quality time' with your equine pal).
The following are recognized by the IFTA as qualifying for points:
1. MFT official breed shows
2. IFTA sponsored trail rides
3. IFTA clinics
4. Open-breed clinics (if horse participates-NO AUDITS)
5. Visits with organized groups such as the Girl or Boy Scouts, or a “Pet Day” type activity with a school or church
involving your horse.
6. Endurance rides
7. Field trials
8. Judged trail rides
9. Search and Rescue with Sheriff¹s posse, etc.
10. Organized cutting/cow work/cattle drives
11. Driving competitions
12. Western Pleasure Class at OPEN BREED shows
13. Reining events
14. Working in programs for handicapped riders/therapy work
15. MFT breed demonstrations at fairs, etc.
16. Parades and flag ceremonies
17. Jumping competitions
18. Competitive mounted orienteering ride
19. Barrel racing competition
20. Historical re-enactments
21. Team penning
22. Drill teams
23. Polo Cross
24. Trail class at a OPEN BREED show
25. English pleasure class at OPEN BREED show
26. IFTA fun shows
27. Wagon trains
28. Trail building and repair (horse groups)
POINTS: To qualify for IFTA award consideration a horse must participate in at least 3 different categories.
5 points will be earned the first time a horse participates each year in each activity category.
1 point will be earned for EACH SUBSEQUENT participation in an activity of the same category.
A MAXIMUM of 15 points may be earned in one category each year.
For multiple-day events, 1 point is earned per day actually ridden, after the initial 5.
You are nominating the HORSE, not the rider/owner. Horses may have multiple riders during the year. If you ride two
or more horses, you may nominate them both, but points cannot be combined.
You MUST be a member in good standing both in the IFTA and MFTHBA to be eligible.
Fee: $10 per each horse nomination.
Prize: To be announced.
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