
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.