Notes for ALL year end awards:
- Intro level scores earned at licensed shows will count as scores for schooling shows. There will be no year end award at Intro Level for licensed shows.
- Scores earned in Opportunity classes at licensed shows (Training level and above) will count as scores earned at licensed shows
- Tests that are ridden hors concurs cannot be used as scores for year-end awards
Additional Notes for SPECIAL year end awards:
- For all special awards, scores must be earned at a single level, by the same horse/rider combination, and must be over 55%.
- Awards will be based upon those completed awards packets (award form, copy of tests, and signed volunteer work requirement) received by Barb Pickering, Year-End Awards Coordinator, by December 1, 2010 .
No additional forms need to be submitted to be considered
for the following three awards:
The Grace and Harmony Schooling Show Award
Sponsored by Marguerite Teska
A $100.00 cash gift will be awarded at the VADA/Nova Chapter Awards Banquet to the horse and rider combination with the highest average of four (4) scores received at Schooling Shows. At least two (2) of the scores must be from classes at a VADA/Nova Schooling Show. (Musical freestyles excluded)
The Morgan Pines Farm Schooling Show Award
Sponsored by Barb and Doug Pickering
$50.00 cash gift will be awarded at the VADA/Nova Chapter Awards Banquet to the horse and rider combination with the second highest average of four (4) scores received at Schooling Shows. At least two (2) of the scores must be from classes at a VADA/Nova Schooling Show. (Musical freestyles excluded)
Trainer of the Year
Sponsored by Jessie Ginsburg
To be awarded annually to the trainer whose students have achieved success during the year at schooling or licensed shows. Award will be given to the trainer with the highest average student score as determined below:
No special form needs to be completed, simply include the name of your primary trainer where indicated on the award report form for schooling and/or licensed shows
- Trainer must be a VADA/Nova member
- Average score as submitted for schooling or licensed shows for each student will be the score used
- The three highest average scores from students will be used to calculate the highest average student score
- Scores can be from either schooling or licensed shows, but scores can only be counted from each student once
- Freestyle scores are not eligible
- One student must be riding First level or above
- No more than one student at Intro level can be counted
More VADA/Nova Special Awards
The Special Award Report Form
(20kb) needs to be included with your packet to be considered for the following awards. Make sure you have also indicated on your Year-End Award Report Cover Sheet which special award(s) you are submitting for:
- Please read the criteria for each award very carefully before submitting your packet to make sure you have the necessary scores.
- Use the VADA/Nova Year End Award Report cover sheet and Special Award Report form to submit for the special awards.
- Some of the awards require verification of age or breed; this should be included with your packet.
High Score Musical Freestyle Award
Sponsored by Hartsong Farm
To be awarded to the highest scoring Musical Freestyle at any level (including Training Level). Please note that Pas de Deux and Quadrille are not eligible for this award. One award will be presented for the highest single score at Schooling Shows and one award for the highest single score at Licensed Shows.
- Must submit 3 scores from at least 2 shows, one (1) of which must be a VADA/Nova show
- Must be a VADA/Nova member at the time the scores are earned
- Must fulfill the VADA/Nova volunteer requirement
The Rite This Time Award
In memory of Alley, Sponsored by Laureen Megan
To be awarded annually to an amateur rider at any level, 40 years or older, with the highest average score at licensed shows. (Musical freestyles excluded)
- Must submit 3 scores from at least 2 shows, one of which must be a VADA/Nova licensed show
- Must be a member at the time the scores are earned
- Must fulfill the VADA/Nova volunteer requirements
- To be considered for this award, please submit age or birth date with awards package
The Mare Challenge Award
Sponsored by Kristen Brown
To be awarded annually to the rider with the highest average score earned on a mare. One award will be given at USEF levels and one at FEI levels at licensed shows. This award is intended to recognize the unique challenges of competing a mare. (Musical freestyles excluded)
- Must submit 3 scores from at least 2 shows, one (1) of which must be a VADA/Nova licensed show
- Must be a member at the time the scores are earned
- Must fulfill the VADA/Nova volunteer requirements
- To be considered for this award, please indicate on your award form that you are competing a mare at licensed shows and would like to be eligible
The Lady Patrick Challenge
In memory of Lady Patrick, sponsored by Nancy Stover
To be awarded annually to the horse/rider combination at any level at schooling shows, with the highest combined age. (Musical freestyles excluded). Note that this award is not based on best average score, rather the highest combined age.
The same/horse rider combination cannot win this award more than one time at the same level. In case of a tie, the horse/rider combination with the highest average score will receive the award.
- Must submit 3 scores of 55% or better from at least 2 shows, one (1) of which must be a VADA/Nova schooling show
- Must be a member at the time the scores are earned
- Must fulfill the VADA/Nova volunteer requirements
- To be considered for this award, please submit verification of age or birth date of both horse and rider with awards package (such as registry papers with birthdate, copy of Coggins, or other)
The Highest Average Adult Amateur Award
Sponsored by Michelle and Al King
To be awarded annually at the VADA/Nova Chapter Awards Banquet to two different adult amateurs with the highest average earned at Licensed Shows (Musical freestyles excluded). One award will be presented at the USEF level and one award at the FEI level .
- Must submit 3 scores from at least 2 shows, one (1) of which must be a VADA/Nova Show
- Must be a VADA/Nova member at the time the scores are earned
- Must fulfill the VADA/Nova volunteer requirements
- Must submit proof of Amateur Status (copy of Amateur Card or USDF printout including Amateur verification)
- The same horse/rider combination is only eligible to win in either the USEF or FEI category, but may submit for both. If submitting for both, indicate preference of level for award
The Elder Statesman Award
Sponsored by Kathleen Parkins
To be awarded annually to a horse at any level, 18 years or older, with the highest average score. One award will be presented for schooling shows and one for licensed shows. (Musical freestyles excluded)
- Must submit 3 scores from at least 2 shows, one of which must be a VADA/Nova show
- Must be a member at the time the scores are earned
- Must fulfill the VADA/Nova volunteer requirements
- To be considered for this award, please submit verification of age or birth date with awards package (such as registry papers with birthdate, copy of Coggins, or other)
The Appaloosa Sport Horse Award
Sponsored by the Appaloosa Sport Horse Association
To be awarded annually to the rider with the highest average score at licensed shows earned on an Appaloosa Sport Horse. (Musical freestyles excluded).
- Must submit 3 scores from at least 2 shows, one of which must be a VADA/Nova show
- Must be a member at the time the scores are earned
- Must fulfill the VADA/Nova volunteer requirements
- This award is open to Appaloosas registered with the ApSHA only. Must submit copy of ApSHA registration with the awards packet
The Millenium Farm Award
In honor of Snoopin’ Around, Sponsored by Louise Cotulla
To be awarded annually to the rider with the highest average score at licensed shows earned on a Thoroughbred. (Musical freestyles excluded).
- Must submit 3 scores from at least 2 shows, one (1) of which must be a VADA/Nova licensed show
- Must be a member at the time the scores are earned
- Must fulfill the VADA/Nova volunteer requirements
- This award is open to registered or unregistered Thoroughbreds. Must submit either a copy of Jockey Club registration papers, tattoo number, or affadavit from the breeder with the awards packet.
The Marefield Meadows Perpetual Trophy
Sponsored by Marefield Meadows
To be awarded annually to the horse with the highest average score earned in the USEF Test for 4 year olds and the FEI Test for 5 or 6 year olds. Winner will have their name and year engraved on the trophy and will be able to display it for one year. Scores must be earned in the FEI tests for 5 or 6 year olds.
- Must submit 3 scores from at least two shows, one (1) of which must be from a VADA/Nova show
- Must be a member at the time the scores are earned
- Must fulfill the VADA/Nova volunteer requirements
High Score Young Horse (Colts/Geldings/Fillies 2007-2010)
Sponsored by Fair Winds Farm
To be awarded annually to the young horse with the highest average score earned in Sport Horse Classes at licensed breed shows. Note that Materiale and other under saddle classes do not count toward this award
- Must submit 2 scores, both of which must be at from licensed dressage sport horse classes. One (1) of the scores must be from the VADA/Nova Breed Show on June 24 or June 25, 2010.
- Must be a member at the time the scores are earned
- Owner must be a member
- Must fulfill the VADA/Nova volunteer requirement
Remember:
To qualify for any year-end awards you must fulfill your volunteer work requirement.