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Adequan/USDF USEF Four-Year-Old Awards

Designed to recognize four-year-olds competing in dressage, these awards are given annually.

Must have a minimum of four different scores:
- From four different USDF-recognized/USEF-licensed competitions
- From four different judges
Minimum median score of 6.5 or higher to qualify

Horse must have a USDF Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR) when scores are earned.
Rider must have a USDF Participating Membership (PM) when scores are earned.
Owner must have a USDF PM or Business Membership (BM) when scores are earned.
Memberships and horse registration begin when all application forms and fees are received by USDF. If joining USDF (including changing membership to participating status) or registering a horse at a competition, membership and registration begin the date of application. This date must be in accordance with USDF/USEF dressage division rules.
For competition purposes, the age of a horse is considered to be one year on the first day of January following the actual date of foaling.

All eligible scores are recorded, however, only the top two scores from each individual judge will count towards the median score calculation.
The median score is the score exactly between the highest and lowest scores.
Scores must be from the USEF 4-year-old score sheets that are current at the time of competition and earned at USDF-recognized/USEF-licensed competitions.
Scores must be from open classes or from competitions/classes that have previous eligibility requirements for entry. (Restricted tests will count, except for novice, maiden, etc.)

Certificates and prizes are awarded to the owner and will be presented at the Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention.
Three awards will be given.
All award winners will receive certificates sponsored by Adequan®.
Champion and reserve champion will receive a commemorative plaque sponsored by Adequan®.