VADA/Nova Award Requirements:
General Information
- Members are responsible for submission of a complete, compliant, award package by the deadline established.
- Packet Submission: No later than January 8, 2021 submit required forms and, if applicable, proof of Adult Amateur status:
- PDF Softcopy via email: (this is the PREFERRED METHOD)
- Hard Copy via USPS:
- Diann Carpenter, 17256 Creekside Green Place, Round Hill, VA 20141
- Packets received after January 8th, 2021 will not be eligible for year-end awards.
- Incomplete award reports will not be eligible for awards.
- Scores submitted for VADA/Nova Special Awards must meet the general requirements, and the required number of scores as well as any specific requirements of the specific award.
- A separate package must be submitted for each horse/rider combination at each level for which an award is submitted (Ex. Mary rode her horse, Mystery, in licensed shows at First Level and at Second Level. Separate packages must be submitted for each level. The same is true for Schooling and Licensed. If Mary rides Mystery in Schooling Show Second Level and Licensed Show Second Level, a package for Licensed Show Second Level must be submitted in addition to the automatic computation for the Schooling Show Second Level).
- Please be sure that all items in the checklist below are included for each package
- Award cover sheet and score report
- Proof of Adult Amateur status if this applies
- Test scores can be submitted as follows:
- Copy of the front page of the test for each score submitted
- Printout from USDF website with score highlighted (must show horse name, rider name, date of show, location, and total percentage) (PREFERRED METHOD)
- Ribbons will be awarded to 10th place for TR and First level, to 8th place at all other levels.
- Senior awards will be split into Open and Adult Amateur.
- 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.
Scores Required for 2020:
| Level | # of Scores | Minimum Score | VN/ Vada Scores | # Scores at Highest Test of Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training - Fourth
1 Remaining scores can come from any USEF/USDF Licensed Show that is open to all breeds. |
4 | 55% | 2 | 1 |
| FEI, Freestyles, Para-Equestrian
2 Remaining 1 score can come from any licensed show that is judged by a USEF r, R, or S judge |
3 | 55% | 1 | N/A |
Adult Amateur Status
Riders submitting Licensed Show award packets as Adult Amateurs (AA-22 or older) must either submit a copy of their USEF AA card or highlight their status on their USDF score print out.