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A system has been developed which will give recognition to the best mares registered in the Official Stud Book or the Preliminary Stud Book of the American Trakehner Association. (This does not apply to Pilot Program mares.) Three categories will exist:
Model Mare
Elite Mare
Performance Mare
This designation will be awarded to those mares which exhibit above average qualities of type, conformation and movement. It deals with external appearance only and gives an indication of the mare's high potential as a broodmare or for competition. It will usually be applied to younger mares, but may be given to mares of any age.
Using the scoring system in which the maximum score is 70 (Type/10; Frame/10, Legs/10; Walk/10, Trot/10, Canter/10; General Impression/10), the mare must have a total score of not less than 56.
Awarded to those mares which produce outstanding offspring. Minimum requirements will be:
- two sons approved as ATA Breeding Stallions; or
- three ATA registered offspring meeting the requirements for an *E*, *M*, or *P* mare; or
- one son approved as an ATA Breeding Stallion and one *E* daughter; or
- one son approved as an ATA Breeding Stallion and two ATA registered offspring meeting the requirements for an *E*, *M*, or *P* mare; or
- by independent consideration.
Awarded to those mares which show outstanding performance in competition.
Minimum documented performance requirements will be as follows:
- BRONZE - *Pb*:
Show Jumping , at A-rated USEF or CEF recognized shows win at least $1,550 in one or more Jumper Classes; or
Dressage , at Third Level, at five different USEF or CEF recognized shows, under five different judges, receive scores of at least 60%; or place on the USDF Horse-of-the-Year List with a median score of 62.000% or higher; (Note: Freestyle scores do not count) or
Combined Training , earn 30 lifetime grading points or more in USEF or CEF recognized Horse Trials or Three-Day events at the Preliminary level or above; or
Hunters , Five championships or reserves at A-rated shows in any division recognized by USEF or CEF where the fences are at least 3'.
SILVER - *Ps* :
Show Jumping , at A-rated USEF or CEF recognized shows win a total of at least $5,000 in Jumper Classes; or participate in Pan Am Games; or
Dressage , at Prix St. Georges , at five different USEF or CEF recognized shows, under five different judges, receive scores of at least 60%; or participate in Pan Am Games or the Olympic Festival; or place on the USDF Horse-of-the-Year List with a median score of 62.000% or higher; (Note: Freestyle scores do not count) or
Combined Training , earn 50 lifetime grading points or more in USEF or CEF recognized Horse Trials or Three-Day events at the Intermediate level or above; or
Hunters , Five championships or reserves at A-rated shows in any division recognized by USEF or CEF where the fences are at least 3'6".
GOLD - *Pg* :
- Show Jumping , at A-rated USEF or CEF recognized shows win at least $25,000 in Open Jumper classes; or participate in World Cup Finals, World Championships or Olympic Games; or
- Dressage , at Grand Prix , at five different USEF or CEF recognized shows, under five different judges, receive scores of at least 60%; or participate in World Championships or Olympic Games; or place on the USDF Horse-of-the-Year List with a median score of 62.000% or higher; (Note: Freestyle scores do not count) or
- Combined Training , earn 100 lifetime grading points or more in USEF or CEF recognized Horse Trials or Three-Day events at the Advanced level, or complete the Three-Day Event competition at the World Championships or Olympic Games; or
- Hunters , place first through fifth nationally in any division recognized by USEF or CEF where the fences are 3'6" or higher.
Performances not falling within the above-defined categories are subject to Independent Consideration by the ATA Board of Trustees . All of these awards may be given posthumously. Documentation from official sources (USEF, CEF, USDF, USEA) must be provided together with the application for any of the above designations.
Owners must complete the Exceptional Mare Award Application. There is no fee. Please contact the Central Office to find out how to apply for these predicates (which will appear on all papers to be issued that include the respective mare’s name in the pedigree).