SEDRA- has a High Mileage/High Point Spotted Saddle Horse award sponsored by SSHBEA, below are their rules for competion.

The following rules apply to both High Point and Distance programs for rides and drives:

  • The RIDER/DRIVER must be a current member of SEDRA at the time of the ride in order for the equine or rider/driver to receive credit for the ride.
  • The ride/drive season is from June 1 to May 31 of the following year. Ride reports should be sent to the Awards Secretary by the ride manager within 30 days of the ride. Ride report forms for rides/drives held in May must be received at least 15 days prior to the date of the annual meeting to be counted for the current year‘s High Point and Mileage awards. Ride/Drive points or mileage earned prior to an equine‘s nomination will not be counted.
  • To calculate credit for each SEDRA sanctioned ride/drive, the Awards Secretary will use the official ride/drive report submitted by management at the end of each ride/drive.
  • Only SEDRA sanctioned rides/drives shall count for High Point.
  • ECTRA, AHA, AERC, NATRC and SEDRA sanctioned rides/drives may count for mileage, subject to SEDRA awards program requirements.
  • A ride/drive must be at least 25 miles in length to be recognized for high point or mileage awards.

The winner of the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) for Spotted Saddle Horses that competed in endurance rides throughout North America during the 2024 ride season (Dec. 1, 2023-Nov. 30, 2024)

Congratulations to Jacked Up On Champagne (Dewy) for winning the SSHBEA-
sponsored Overall High Mileage Award for Spotted Saddle Horses for the 2023/2024
American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC)-sanctioned endurance ride season. This
11-year-old gelding hails from Tibbs Highway Farm in Petersburg, Tennessee and is
owned and ridden by Marnie Smith of Glen Saint Mary, Florida. In addition to endurance
riding, Dewy has trail riding, obstacles, and mounted shooting experience and
exemplifies the versatility of the Spotted Saddle Horse. His Overall High Mileage Award
for Spotted Saddle Horses will be announced at the AERC annual convention in Sparks,
Nevada in March. Photo by Maria Phillips. To be eligible for this award, the Spotted
Saddle Horse must be registered with SSHBEA, and the owner must be a current
SSHBEA member.