Year-End Awards

Divisions

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, a minimum of 3 scores by 2 different judges. (all divisions rated together).

  • Master:  60+ Years of age (see details below) – Average of all scores, a minimum of 3 scores by 2 different judges. (all divisions rated together).

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.

  • * Effective July 2022, you may have a family member or friend volunteer on your behalf, and you do not have to personally complete the hours.

  • All volunteer hours MUST be completed by 09/30/2025

  • 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.