EQUUS SURVIAL TRUST
STEWARDSHIP AWARDS
OF NORTH AMERICA - SANA

SANA Class Results: | MV & Specials | Dressage |
SANA:| Class Descriptions | Definitions|

SANA's primary goal is conservation through education. The competition component was created to help conserve endangered historical breeds of equines by encouraging breeders to retain traditional type, movement and the inner qualities that historical usage honed for centuries.

Unlike mainstream competitions, SANA focuses solely on the ponies and horses - not the rider, not the driver, not the handler or the trainer. Fashion trends, sales markets, and politics hold no sway at SANA.

Judges are free to dialog at any time with any exhibitor regarding the entry. The feedback exchange is an important factor of our educational competition. Judges may make public comments following the conclusion of the class to further enhance the learning experience.

While safety is important, traditional presentation is strongly encouraged and entrants must be sound, SANA does not judge: grooming, non-genetic blemishes, tack, equipment, attire, or showmanship. Nor does SANA encourage the One-Size-Fits all that discipline sports tend to reward. We wish to Celebrate the Differences encouraging the nurturing of each breed's unique traits.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON EDUCATION, NOT THE PRIZE

All SANA classes should be viewed as an educational tool to aid in the conservation of your respective breeds. The fact that we have prizes is simply icing on the cake. Also remember entries are being judged by one or two people in an all too brief amount of time. Therefore SANA placements should be viewed as (1) an aid to learning and (2) opinions of the day, not a crown or as a life sentence.

Bottom line - We are looking to identify the best representatives presented that day that show traditional type and movement - the ones most likely to carry forward the genes needed to preserve the historically unique traits of their respective breeds.

SUMMARY

The endangered breeds cannot stand the tide of today's modern format without some counter measures. One size does not fit all. We wish to Celebrate the Differences. We hope our format will be the beginnings of a new trend that others will shamelessly copy to aid these breeds.