• five placings first, second or third place at three different USEF recognised dressage shows in competitions Prix St. George or higher with minimum scores of 60% , under at least three different judges
• or five placings in jumping classes in the top three or three first places in jumping classes over jumps of at least 1,40m (4'7") in height (formerly USEF level 8) at at least three different shows sanctioned by the relevant National Federation (e.g. USEF)
• or qualification for the National Young Event Horse Championship as a four, five or six year old
• or qualification for the National Young Horse Dressage Championship Finals as a four, five or six year old
• or qualification for the National Young Jumper Championships

Hunter stallions may receive a Lifetime Breeding License on a case by case basis if they have superior show records (e.g. won "regular" or "2nd year" National Year End Awards or Championships).

Thoroughbred stallions may receive a Lifetime License based on superior race records.