Definitions
- A VADA/Nova Schooling show is a schooling 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 What Counts 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, 2011—November 30, 2012.
Ribbons will be awarded at each level (levels and Jr./Sr. may be combined for Freestyles), divided into Junior (rider 21 or under as of Jan. 1, 2012) and Senior. Ribbons will be awarded to 10th place for Intro to First Level and to 8th place at all other levels.
Intro Level Tests ridden at a Licensed show this year, count as Schooling Show scores for Year-End Award purposes.
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 Concours (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
- At Intro Level, one (1) score must be Intro B. Intro C is not required for year end awards, but may be used.
- One (1) score must be from the highest test of the level for awards at Training Level through 4th 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
- Twwlvw (12) hours 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 12 hours of volunteering is required.
- This 12 hours 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, 2012:
- 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)
Barb Pickering
PO Box 354
Haymarket, VA 20168
703 754-8506
goldenmorgan@verizon.net