An award will be presented to the hunter rider who achieves the most points with his/her top horse each week over the course of the 2026 Desert Circuit. Divisions to count include: Green Hunters 3′, Green Hunters 3’3″, Green Hunters 3’6″, Green Hunters 3’9″, High Performance Hunters, Green Conformation Hunters, High Performance Conformation Hunters, Performance Working Hunter 3’3″ and Performance Working Hunters 3’6″.

Awarded to a Junior or Amateur exhibitor demonstrating exemplary sportsmanship during Desert Circuit 2026. There will be two (2) awards presented:

• DC Weeks 1-5: Award presented before the $75,000 National Grand Prix during Desert Circuit 5
• DC Weeks 6-10: Award presented before the $225,000 CSI4* Grand Prix during Desert Circuit 10

Nominations can be submitted using the QR code located on The Kindness Movement whiteboard and at course boards throughout the Horse Park.

To be awarded to a Professional exhibitor showing exemplary sportsmanship throughout Desert Circuit 2026.

Nominations can be submitted by using the QR code located on The Kindness Movement whiteboard or at course boards throughout the Horse Park. Presentation to occur during Desert Circuit 10 before the $225,000 CSI4* Grand Prix.