Each week during Desert Circuit, pony hunter riders in eligible divisions earn points based on their top-performing pony for that week. Riders may compete on multiple ponies, but only their best weekly result counts. At the end of the Circuit, weekly top scores are summed, and the rider with the highest total points is awarded the Leading Pony Hunter Rider title and award. The rider with the most points at the end of Circuit receives a pony saddle courtesy of Antarès Sellier. Eligible divisions include the Children’s Pony Hunters, Small Pony Hunters, Medium Pony Hunters and Large Pony Hunters.