CRDA has a great year-end awards program for competitors. 

Awards are given for the following divisions for a horse and rider combination:
Intro Level (any test):   Average of 3 highest scores at a minimum of 2 shows by 2 different judges (JR, AA, OPEN)
Training Level (any test):  Average of 3 highest scores at a minimum of 2 shows by 2 different judges (JR, AA, OPEN)
First Level (any test):  Average of 3 highest scores at a minimum of 2 shows by 2 different judges (JR, AA, OPEN)
Second Level and Above:    Average of 3 highest scores at a minimum of 2 shows by 2 different judges (JR, AA, OPEN)
Musical Freestyle:  Average of 2 highest scores at a minimum of 2 shows by 2 different judges (JR, AA, OPEN)
Leadline:  Average of 2 highest scores at a minimum of 2 shows by 2 different judges (JR ONLY)
Above Leadline:  Average of 2 highest scores at a minimum of 2 shows by 2 different judges (JR ONLY
USEA TOC:  Average of 3 highest scores at a minimum of 2 shows by 2 different judges (JR, AA, OPEN)
Riders w/Disabilities:  Average of 3 highest scores at a minimum of 2 shows by 2 different judges (JR, AA, OPEN)
Prix Caprilli:  Average of 2 highest scores at a minimum of 2 shows by 2 different judges (JR, AA, OPEN)
Vintage:  50 to 59 Years of age (see details below) – Average of all scores, minimum of 3 scores by 2 different judges. (all divisions rated together).
Master:  60+ Years of age (see details below) – Average of all scores, minimum of 3 scores by 2 different judges. (all divisions rated together).
 
CRDA also has the following Rider High Point awards:
Overall High Point:   Average of all scores received at a minimum of 3 tests, at 2 shows by 2 different judges (JR, AA, OPEN).  (Can be ridden on multiple horses)
 
Competitors must meet the following criteria to receive a year-end award:

  • In each level, rider’s eligible scores are taken from any of the tests available at that level.
  • Rider must be a member of CRDA in good standing (dues paid prior to the show date) for scores to count.
  • Must have contributed at least 4 hours of volunteer time to CRDA during the year. Show volunteer’s hours are tracked by the Volunteer Coordinator. For volunteer time at other events, please make sure to return a signed volunteer form to the Volunteer Coordinator by September 30, 2022.
  • Volunteer hours MUST be completed by the member themselves, unless they are less than 10 years of age or under.  Children under 10 years of age can have a friend or family member donate hours.  This must be communicated up front prior to the start of the volunteer hours. 
  • All volunteer hours MUST be completed by 09/30/2022.
  • Leadline, Above Leadline, Prix Caprilli, and Musical Freestyle scores are not eligible for Overall Rider High Point award calculations.
  • Ribbons to be awarded to Champion through 6th place (if entries warrant).
  • Awards and other honors will be presented at the Annual Banquet.
  • Awards will be divided into Open, Junior, and Adult Amateur.
  • Riders are eligible as Juniors from the beginning of the calendar year until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 18.
  • Riders are eligible for the Vintage Year End Award starting January 1st when the rider is 50 years old.
  • Riders are eligible for the Masters (and no longer the Vintage) Year End Award starting January 1st when the rider is 60 years old.