Year End Awards

29 January 2013

DVCTA Dressage Medals

Updated January 2013

DVCTA wishes to recognize riders exhibiting a consistent quality performance of 60% or higher.

Bronze Medal Requirements

Six (6) scores of 60% or higher at Training Level
- A minimum of three (3) scores must be from the highest test of Training level
- three (3) additional scores from any other Training Level tests
Scores must be from four (4) different judges
Scores must be from four (4) different shows
Minimum of eight (8) hours of volunteer time

Silver Medal Requirements

Six (6) scores of 60% or higher at First and Second Levels
Three (3) scores must be from First Level
- A minimum of two (2) scores must be from the highest test of level
- One (1) additional score from any First Level test
Three (3) scores must be from Second Level
- A minimum of two (2) score must be from the highest test of level
- One additional score from any other Second Level test
Scores must be from four (4) different judges
Scores must be from four (4) different shows
Minimum of eight (8) hours of volunteer time

Gold Medal Requirements

Six (6) scores of 60% or higher at Third and Fourth Levels
- Three (3) scores from any combination of Third Level tests
- Three (3) scores from any combination of Fourth Level tests
Scores must be from four (4) different judges
Scores must be from four (4) different shows
Minimum of eight (8) hours of volunteer time

Requirements for eligible scores

Scores need not be earned in one year, but must have been earned in the ten (10) years prior to the year for which you are applying for a Medal.You must be a member at the time of submission. Scores can be earned on more than one horse. Scores can be earned at DVCTA schooling shows or USEF/USDF recognized shows.

Dressage scores earned as part of a Combined Test, Horse Trial or Event cannot be used toward a Dressage Medal

Musical Freestyle scores do not count toward a Dressage Medal.