ACPS Awards

Step 1: Collect the Pieces

• Be sure the pony is eligible for the Camlin.
• Be sure the owner is a member of the ACPS
• Fill out the application form.
• Include a copy of his/her ACPS registration form.
• Include several photos of the mare or gelding.

Step 2: Think

• What are the guidelines for the Camlin Award?
  • The pony should be outstanding in one discipline or good in several.
  • Emphasis is placed on qualities of durability and excellence.
  • Results in nationally Recognized competition take precedence over a quantity of awards in local competition.
  • Non-competitive activities do not count.
• What has the pony achieved under meet these guidelines?
  • Write what your high school English teacher called a thesis statement about his achievements under the guidelines. For example:
    “This pony has competed successfully for ten years in Recognized pony hunter divisions from Missouri to Florida. She has won top awards including the Clifden”
    “This pony is an all-round athlete. He has competed in Recognized competition in driving, competitive trail and jumper classes on the west coast.”

Step 3: Make a List

• Support this statement with a list of some specific examples over the years that you can recall. By specifics we mean the name, year, month and place of a competition, and if it is Recognized. Include the placement and level (if applicable).
• It helps to list Recognized competitions separately. Be specific about results that earned Achievement Awards as these themselves do not help us.
• Limit the list to one page, if possible, using the most significant accomplishments that you can recall.

Step 4: Send

• Submit your application to the Committee Leader by July 1.
• You can use e-mail or regular mail.
• The deadline is never influenced by a later date for the Annual Meeting, as this is a lifetime award and not dependent on current activity.
• Be prepared to be patient. Many highly qualified candidates do not win the first year.

Features of an unacceptable application

• Incomplete facts about the pony, dam, breeder, etc
• No copy of the registration
• A beautiful photo album. Cannot be sent to the Selection Committee!
• Lengthy rambling paragraphs. We need specifics.
• Arrives after the deadline

Questions?

Contact the Selection Committee Leader or one of the Over-All Chairs.