Definitions
- A VADA/Nova Schooling show is a show organized and operated by VADA/Nova
- A Listed Schooling show is a show organized and operated by an individual and/or organization other than VADA/Nova, but which has paid a fee to VADA/Nova for show information to be publicized on the website, in the newsletter, and in various directories.
- See General Information Page for details
Method for calculating awards
All awards will be calculated by adding the horse/rider scores together at each level and then dividing by the total number of tests ridden to result in an average score.
The awards year will run from December 1, 2009—November 30, 2010.
Ribbons will be awarded at each level (levels may be combined for Freestyles), divided into Junior (rider 21 or under as of Jan. 1, 2010) and Senior. Ribbons will be awarded to 10th place for Intro to First Level and to 8th place at all other levels.
VADA/Nova Chapter Award Requirements:
General Requirements (Schooling Shows)
Each horse/rider combination must be a member of VADA/Nova at the time the score is earned. (You may join VADA/Nova at any time: arrival at show, or send to the Show Secretary with your entry.) Tests ridden Hors Concurs (HC) cannot be counted as scores for year-end awards.
Intro through Fourth Level
- Four (4) scores all at the same level from tests ridden by same horse/rider pair
- Scores must be 55% or greater
- One (1) score must be from the highest test of the level
- Two (2) of the scores must be earned at VADA/Nova schooling shows
- Remaining two (2) scores can come from any schooling show that is judged by a USDF L graduate or a USEF r, R, or S judge.
- Only two (2) scores from any given show may be counted
FEI Levels, Para-Equestrian and Musical Freestyles
- Three (3) scores all at the same level from tests ridden by same horse/rider pair
- Scores must be 55% or greater
- One (1) of the scores must be earned at a VADA/Nova schooling show
- Remaining two (2) scores can come from any schooling show that is judged by a USDF L graduate or an USEF r, R, or S judge.
Volunteer Requirements
- One full day of volunteering at a VADA/Nova event (licensed show, schooling show, clinic, etc.) is required. This can be earned as two half days or one full day.
- If a rider submits for awards with multiple horses, only one day of volunteering is required.
- This day may be earned by the rider, horse owner, family member or friend
- There will be no exceptions to this requirement.
- Note that volunteer time provided to listed shows or other non-VADA/Nova events will not count.
The following must be received by December 1, 2010:
- This Award Packet Cover Sheet
- This Schooling Show Award form
- Copy of the front page of the test for each score submitted (must show horse name, rider name, date of show, location, points, and total percentage)
- Volunteer work form signed by event manager
Barb Pickering
PO Box 354
Haymarket, VA 20168
703 754-8506
goldenmorgan@verizon.net