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Rider Awards

USDF Rider Awards are based strictly on the scores the rider achieves over time and need not be earned in one competition year. To learn more about each awards, see the links below. Or, see our most current rider award recipient list.

Rider Performance Awards
This award may be achieved at Training, First, and Second Levels. Learn more

Rider Award Medals
Rider medals (bronze, silver, and gold) are awarded based on attaining the required scores at the necessary levels. Learn more

Master’s Challenge Awards
An award to recognize riders age 60 and over, these awards span each level, Training through Fourth and FEI. Learn more

Musical Freestyle Rider Awards
After earning the respective rider award medal (bronze, silver, or gold), a rider is eligible to earn the musical freestyle bar by achieving the required scores at each necessary level. Learn more