Sonet Award
This perpetual frame and cash award is given to the Adult Amateur rider who has the highest average percentage from scores, First through Fourth levels, from MDA participating dressage schooling shows or recognized competitions. The cash award is to be used for continued education.
This trophy was sponsored by a MDA rider in honor of her late dressage mount "Sonet". His owner state, "He was a great friend who allowed me to train and ride through Grand Prix and save my life." Sonet lived to the age of 37.