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General Policies

All classes offered at Licensed shows will be run in accordance with USEF rules from the moment management allows access to the showgrounds. This includes conduct, any local, state, or federal health and safety regulations, correct saddlery and equipment, and attire.
Anyone mounted on a horse must wear protective headgear that meets and complies with one of the certifications listed on the USEF website
Dogs must be on leashes at all times while on the show grounds or in stable areas. Penalties will apply in accordance with USEF GR1301.6.
Stabling will be granted on a first come, first served basis, and is limited.
Entries may be limited if numbers exceed capacity of the facility. Entries received after the show is full will be placed on a waiting list. SHOWS MAY FILL BEFORE CLOSING DATES.
All entries must be submitted online. No paper, mailed, or faxed entries will be considered.

Check our Calendar to see upcoming shows, entry deadlines, and information for the specific shows. All of our Licensed shows are held at Morven Park Equestrian Center in Leesburg, VA.

Photography Policy- New for 2025!

Updated June 1, 2025

We want our members to have access to photographs of their achievements at all levels. We ask that all competitors, friends, and family adhere to this policy as a kindness to each other. We are committed to holding safe, inclusive shows, and look forward to seeing everyone come down centerline.

Based on competitor requests, VADA/Nova will have an Official Show Photographer at each licensed show. The Official Show Photographer (OP) will have access to photograph inside the show arenas. They will be able to market to all competitors ahead of time and during the show, as contracted with VADA/Nova. Only the Official Show Photographer will be able to sell competitor photographs.

Visitors, spectators, competitors and their teams are permitted to take photographs and record video using smart phones or tablets for personal use (non-commercial) use only.

Guest Photographers include anyone wishing to utilize photography equipment, including, but not limited to, cameras with lenses longer than 4 inches, tripods, monopods, or any video camera mounted on a tripod or other stabilizing devices must notify the Show Manager ahead of the show. Please email volunteers@vadanova.email to identify which competitor(s) you will be photographing. A Guest Photographer (GP) identification pass will be provided and must be displayed. A Guest Photographer may include a professional photographer who has been hired by a competitor,

Due to safety concerns, locations for photography are as follows,

Grand Prix Arena-

The Official Show Photographer will be allowed to work inside the fence of the Grand Prix arena. NO Guest Photographer or Spectators will be allowed inside the fence, or on the stone wall behind the judges' boxes, this includes warm-up areas.

Infield Arenas-

The Official Show Photographer will be allowed to work inside the fence of the Infield Arenas. NO Guest Photographer or Spectators will be allowed inside the fence, this includes warm-up areas.