General Rules
- Must be a current PAWDA member during the membership year when scores are earned
- Scores may come from WDAA recognized shows which may be WDAA “schooling shows” (WDAA recognized but NOT USEF recognized) or WDAA USEF shows
Schooling shows that are NOT WDAA recognized will no longer count towards any awards. Members who have earned scores towards a medal (scores never expire) in the years 2021-2025 while they were members of PAWDA may use those scores toward a medal
WDAA online virtual show scores may be included, they must be WDAA recognized and judged by a WDAA “r” or “R” judge as prescribed by the level ridden.
Online scores must be from PAWDA online shows, WDAA Online International Challenge, US National Dressage Classic Regional Championship, USDNC National Championship
- Scores must be submitted at one time via online application which is open THROUGH November 30th
Award Fee: 8 volunteer hours per award
- Hours can be earned through service at one of PAWDA’s events or board activities or having others join our group (4 hours per completed membership, must be a new member).
- Up to 4 hours can be transferred to another member
- Hours can be bought out at $10 an hour
- Members are responsible for tracking their own hours
Volunteer hour submission form: https://form.jotform.com/253317775040152
Medal Program Rules:
- See General rules above. In addition:
- Scores may be earned from WDAA live recognized shows OR WDAA online virtual shows (see criteria for virtual shows above)
- Scores may be earned on multiple horses
- Scores never expire and medals may be earned out of turn
- Scores submitted must be 65% or higher
- Scores must come from a minimum of two (2) different judges
Bronze Medal - 6 scores of 65% or higher. 2 scores at intro level and 4 scores at basic level OR 6 total scores at basic level
Silver Medal - 6 scores 65% or higher. 3 scores at level 1 and 3 scores at level 2
Gold Medal - 6 scores 65% or higher. 3 scores at level 3 and 3 scores at level 4 or above
Freestyle Bronze - 4 scores of 65% or higher. 2 scores at intro level and 2 scores at basic level OR 4 scores at basic level
Freestyle Silver - 4 scores of 65% or higher. 2 scores at level 1 and 2 scores at level 2
Freestyle Gold - 4 scores of 65% or higher. 2 scores at level 3 and 2 scores at level 4 or above
Therapeutic Bronze Medal - 4 scores of 65% from either Leadline Walk Only test or Coached Walk Only test
Therapeutic Silver Medal - 4 scores of 65% at either Leadline A or Coached 1 or 2 Test
Therapeutic Gold Medal - 4 scores of 65% at either Leadline B or Coached 3 Test
High Point Award Requirements
- See General rules above. In addition:
- There is no limit to the number of horse/rider combinations for which a rider may submit scores and horses may be ridden by multiple riders. Each horse/rider combination must be entered separately and pay a separate registration fee
- A single horse/rider combination may apply for year-end award in two consecutive levels
- A single horse/rider combination may only win High point champion a maximum of two times at any single level
- Qualified scores for the year may be earned between December 1 and November 30th
- Placing will be determined by average score
- A champion and reserve champion will be awarded in each section of each category with ribbons for first through 6thplace, which may be increased for large divisions
- In case of a tie, the tie will be broken by the highest average harmony scores, then the highest average of all coefficient scores
- Recognition will be offered at the following levels: Intro, Basic, Levels 1 through 5, split by level, Musical Freestyle, Rail classes and pattern classes, Therapeutic
- Introductory, basic and level 1-5 will be split into the following divisions: Amateur, open, youth (18 or under as of December 1st)
- Musical Freestyle, Rail/pattern classes and therapeutic not be split into divisions unless entries permit doing so
5 more entries in each division will permit splitting these classes
PAWDA Live Recognized Show High Point
A horse rider/pair must submit a total of 5 tests from 2 different shows
Placing will be determined by average score
Scores must be from shows that are WDAA recognized live in person
At least one score must be from the highest test of the level
PAWDA Online Virtual High Point
A horse rider/pair must submit a total of 5 tests from 2 different shows
Placing will be determined by average score
Scores must be earned from WDAA live recognized shows OR WDAA online virtual shows (see criteria for virtual shows above)
At least one score must be from the highest test of the level