5-Star Recognition Program

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5-Star Application Form


Recognizing the most talented AWS Horses/Ponies that qualify for these award certificates and Stars after the Horses/Ponies names. 5-Star Program required for all "Approved for Breeding" stallions and mares.

The 5-Star Recognition System is for the most talented registered, recorded or nominated sport horses/ponies in both the Main and Elite Books. All horses/ponies can earn up to 5 stars following their name to recognize their superior qualities and talents. These accumulated stars can be earned, in any order, always following the name of the horse/pony (i.e. American Promise /*/*/ /*/ /). The stars represent the following achievements:

  1. 1st star /*/ / / / / - Inspection or Sport Horse In-Hand Classes

    The horse/pony must obtain a 75% as an overall score at a recognized USEF Sport Horse In-Hand (unrestricted breed) class, or 75% at a recognized Sport Horse Inspection with no score of five (5) or less.


  2. 2nd star / /* / / / / - Regional or National AWS Wins

    The horse/pony must win an AWS Regional (Dressage) Championship, AWS Area (Eventing) Championship or AWS USDFBC Championship Final (In-Hand) or place AWS 1st-3rd Nationally.


  3. 3rd star / / /*/ / / - High Performance

    The horse/pony must complete one of the following

    • Compete at any USEF National Young Horse Championship (for AWS recognized sports)
    • Obtain at least five 60% scores (or equivalency) from at least three different competitions at the FEI level


  4. 4th star / / / /*/ / - Foal Conformation

    Same as 1st Star above with

    • Stallions - at least seven (7) registered AWS offspring
    • Mares - at least three (3) registered AWS offspring


  5. 5th star / / / / /*/ - Foal Performance

    Same as 3rd Star above with

    • Stallions - at least seven (7) registered AWS offspring
    • Mares - at least three (3) registered AWS offspring