Virginia Dressage Association
a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF)
Virginia Dressage Association
a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF)
Year-End Awards
In-Hand and DSHB
Special Awards and Application
In-Hand and DSHB
(Licensed Shows Only)
In-Hand and DSHB
Ribbons will be awarded for all in-hand/breed show classes combined (young horse, mature mare, stallion).
General Requirements:
Special Awards - Trainer of the Year, High Score Adult Amateur and Bred in Virginia
Competitors do not submit for any of these awards individually. These awards are based upon year-end award submissions that meet all of the general eligibility requirements as well as those specific to each of these awards where the necessary documentation has been provided.
Trainer of the Year
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: Note: 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.
No special form needs to be complete, including the name of the primary trainer where indicated on the award report form for schooling and/or licensed shows.
NOTE: THE SAME TRAINER CAN NOT WIN IN CONSECUTIVE YEARS.
The High Score Adult Amateur Award
To be awarded annually to the adult amateur with the highest average score earned at licensed shows. One award will be given at US Equestrian levels and one award for FEI levels.
Bred in Virginia (Award goes to rider, not breeder or owner)
To be awarded annually to the horse/rider combination with the highest average at licensed shows riding a horse that was bred in Virginia.
Virginia Dressage Association, LLC
a non-profit organization
a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF)