Additional Requirements
- Tests must be judged by a USDF L graduate or a US Equestrian r, R, or S judge.
- Scores from virtual shows or fix-a-tests may not be used.
- Scores cannot be counted if the competitor’s trainer is the judge.
- The competitor must be a VADA/Nova member at the time of the competition. (Note: membership forms received within 7 days of a competition will allow scores from that competition to count).
- One or two scores (depending on the level, per the chart below) must be earned at a VADA/Nova hosted show or VADA/Nova Partner show.
- For Introductory Level only, scores earned at licensed shows MAY BE SUBMITTED, in addition to scores from schooling shows.
Submission of Scores
- VADA/Nova will maintain a running scoreboard tracking scores from VADA/Nova hosted shows as well as VADA/Nova Partner shows.
- Riders who are only using scores from VADA/Nova hosted or Partner shows only need to submit the Mandatory Annual Awards Form and, if applicable, the Volunteer Time Donation Form.
- To use scores from other schooling shows, riders should submit the front page of the test electronically to schoolingshowawards@vadanova.org. These scores must be submitted within two weeks of when they are earned, but no later than December 1, so they can be included on the scoreboard.
- Introductory level riders who want to use scores earned at licensed shows must submit those scores to schoolingshowawards@vadanova.org, either by sending a printout from USDF Scores or the front page of the test. These scores must be submitted within two weeks of when they are earned, but no later than December 1, so they can be included on the scoreboard.
- Combinations that have not submitted the Mandatory Annual Awards Form by the December 1 deadline will not be eligible for awards.
- Scoreboard corrections that are not received by December 15 will not be used in the calculation of final awards.
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Ribbons will be awarded at USDF Introductory; USEF First, Second, Third, and Fourth Level; FEI PSG, Intermediare I, Inter A/B, Intermediare II, and Grand Prix; MFS, Pas de Deux, and Quadrille; and Para Equestrian. VADA/Nova does NOT offer schooling show awards for Young Horse tests, Materiale, Breed or In-Hand classes, Dressage Seat Equitation, Western, Eventing, or Gaited dressage. |
| Intro | Training through Fourth | FEI, Freestyle, Pas de Deux Quadrille | Para Equestrian (Novice, Intermediate, Grand Prix) |
# of Scores | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Minimum Score | 55% | 55% | 55% | 55% |
VN or VN Partner Scores | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
# Scores at Highest Test of Level | 1 Intro B or Intro C | 1 | N/A | At least 1 score fromNovice B |
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Schooling Show Performance Awards |
Compass Rose Farm | Sponsored by Judith Grass and Mike O'Dell | Training & Above - highest average score earned by an AA (Musical, Pas de Deux, Quadrille & Para not eligible) |
The Anky Van Weltevreden Mare Challenge | Sponsored by Diann Carpenter | Training through Grand Prix - rider/mare combination with the highest average score (Musical, Pas de Deux, Quadrille, Para, & DSE not eligible)
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The Rataxes Memorial | Sponsored by Debbie Mariott Rock | Rider with the highest average schooling show score at any level competing a horse aged 18 or older (Musical, Pas de Deux, Quadrille & Para not eligible) Must submit verification of horse's age or birth date with award package (e.g., registry papers with birthdate, copy of Coggins, or other) |
Additional Information
- Either the owner or the competitor must be a VADA/Nova member at the time of the competition. (Note: membership forms received within 7 days of a competition will allow scores from that competition to count.)
- Scores from all open shows (those without breed restrictions) will count toward awards.
- If a test has been scored by more than one judge (i.e., judge at C and E), the combined average score as calculated at the show will count. The tests may not be counted individually.
- Two or three scores (depending on the level, per the chart below) must be earned at a VADA/Nova show. DAL, GAIGS, and BLMs are considered VADA/Nova shows (regardless of which organization is hosting them).
- Year-end awards are not offered for Eventing tests, Materiale, Breed Show/In Hand, or Young Horse tests.
- There is no year-end award for Intro at licensed shows, but riders may submit Intro scores earned at licensed shows for schooling show awards.
- Opportunity classes will count for the level being ridden and may be mixed with non-opportunity classes for purposes of achieving the required number of scores.
- Scores earned in FEI developing horse or youth rider tests may be submitted in accordance with USEF equivalency rules:
· FEI Pony Rider and Children’s Tests = Second Level.
· FEI Junior Tests = Third Level.
· FEI Young Rider Tests = PSG.
· Developing PSG = PSG.
· USEF Brentina Cup, FEI U-25 GP, and Developing GP = I-2.
- For Grand Prix, scores can be submitted for either the standard GP test or the Grand Prix Special.
- Any scores missing from your USDF record by December 1 will not be used in the calculation of final awards.
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Ribbons will be awarded Training through Fourth; FEI (PSG, I-1, I-A/B, I-2, GP); Freestyle, Pas de Deux, Quadrille; Para Equestrian (Team, Individual, MFS); and Dressage Seat Equitation. VADA/Nova does NOT offer licensed show awards for Eventing tests, Materiale, Breed Show/In Hand, or Young Horse tests. |
| Training through Fourth | FEI (PSG, I-1, I-A/B, I-2, GP) | Musical Freestyle | Para Equestrian (Novice, Intermediate, Grand Prix) | Dressage Seat Equitation |
# of Scores | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Minimum Score | 55% | 55% | 55% | 55% | 65% |
VN/VADA Scores | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
# Scores at Highest Test of Level | 1 | N/A | N/A | At least 1 scores from Novice B | N/A |
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Licensed Show Performance Awards |
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The Anky Van Weltevreden Mare Challenge | Sponsored by Diann Carpenter | Training through Grand Prix - rider/mare combination with the highest average score (Musical, Pas de Deux, Quadrille, Para, & DSE not eligible) One award for USEF levels (Training - Fourth) One award for FEI levels (PSG - GP)
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The Highest Average Adult Amateur | Sponsored by Donna Gatchell | Adult Amateur with the highest average score (Musical, Pas de Deux, Quadrille, Para, & DSE not eligible) One award for USEF levels (Training - Fourth) One award for FEI levels (PSG - GP) Must submit proof of Adult Amateur status (copy of USEF Amateur card or USDF printout indicating AA status)
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The Rataxes Memorial | Sponsored by Debbie Mariott Rock
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The Awards below are based on personal commitment and service to VADA/Nova.
The Nancy Stover Distinguished Service Award requires nominations to be presented to the Board of Directors. Please submit your nominations using the Nancy Stover Award Nomination Form by January 12.
The Above and Beyond Awards are based on the volunteer hours each person performs in a given competition year. If you have any questions on your status, please contact volunteers@vadanova.email.
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Nancy Stover Distinguished Service Award
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Sponsored by Michelle & Al King
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This award in honor of our beloved Nancy Stover is awarded for outstanding contributions to VADA/Nova and its mission over a long period. These contributions may include: volunteering on a regular basis at VADA/Nova licensed and schooling shows or clinics; serving as a school show secretary and/or manager; spearheading special projects and activities; and/or serving as a member of the VADA/Nova Board of Directors or as an officer.
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Above & Beyond Volunteer Awards
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Sponsored by VADA/Nova |
For those volunteers who truly go above and beyond to support VADA/Nova activities the organization has special volunteer awards that are given out annually.
There are three award levels: Prix St. Georges for 2 days of volunteer time; Intermediaire for 2.5 to 4.5 days of volunteer time; and Grand Prix for 5 or more days of volunteer time.
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Instructor of the Year
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Sponsored by VADA/Nova
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Given to the instructor with demonstrated success by students who are VADA/Nova members at licensed and/or schooling shows. The highest three student score submissions from licensed and/or schooling shows will be averaged (per the Requirements).
- Instructor must be indicated on the student's Year-End Cover Sheet as the primary instructor
- Instructor must have a minimum of three student/horse combinations and at least two discrete students who submitted for year-end awards at schooling or licensed shows.
- At least one student/ horse combination must be riding First level or above
- No more than one student/ horse combination at Intro level can be counted
- Musical freestyle, Pas de Deux, Quadrille, Para and DSE scores are not eligible.
- Each student/ horse combination can only be counted once regardless of number of year-end award submissions; the highest average year-end award of each student/ horse combination will be used.
Instructor does NOT need to be a VADA/Nova member. The winning instructor will be awarded a free VADA/Nova membership for one year; if the winning instructor is a current VADA/Nova member, their membership will be extended for a year.
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| Youth Volunteer Award | Sponsored by Rachel Rice | The Youth Volunteer Award willbe presented tot he Volunteer with the most hours, whose age is less than 18 years at the end of the competition year (Nov 30). Hours earned at VADA events and VADA/Nova events will be added together to create the standings. At least one full day must be completed at a VADA/Nova event. There is no requirement to compete.
If you are thinking about signing up with your child, we often encourage parent/child volunteer pairs to take on running tests, a great task for underage volunteers, as the parent drives the golf cart or stewards a nearby ring. If you have any question about volunteering with an underage volunteer, please contact the volunteer manager for the show. |