NVWDA Offers Nevada State Affiliate Show Recognition Programs For All Types of Venues
Whether you are a seasoned Show Management Company or just getting started in Western dressage, we've got a program to suit your goals.
Nevada State Recognition is as easy as 1, 2, 3...
Choose a state recognition program to suit your goals. Complete the application, email it to events@NVwda.org, and pay any applicable processing fees.
The Nevada Western Dressage Association BOD will review your application within 2 business days to determine your event eligibility. It's that simple!
NVWDA Does Not Charge Members Any High Point Score Recording Fees
At Nevada Western Dressage Association, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our exhibitors as they showcase their skills in our recognized live events. Which is why NVWDA would never charge a fee for tracking and rewarding member scores at the end of the season!
NVWDA delivers a transparent, supportive environment where your exhibitor's skills can flourish without additional petty or insignificant financial burdens.
Who Has Time To Scan Test Sheets and Email Them To Their State Affiliate?
At Nevada Western Dressage Association, we believe that our members should focus on their riding, not navigating unnecessary post-show administrative tasks. NVWDA does not require its members to scan and submit show test score sheets obtained during any NVWDA state-recognized show. We believe the professional show management companies and show secretaries should efficiently send us verified rider class scores for every ride you complete at their show within 7 days of show closing.
Nevada (light) Recognized Program
Great for private faciliites/barns interested in hosting a collaberative classic schooling & NV State-Recognized western dressage event
- (3) max, per facility, per year
- Dates that conflict with 2026 NVWDA-Sanctioned Event dates may not be accepted
Requirement Highlights
- 2026/2027 Western Dressage Judge: must hold a WDAA Train the Trainer, USEF "r" or "R" card. (2028 program will upgrade requirements to USEF "r" or "R" card)
- NVWDA light recognition application & $90 fee required
- (-$45 if WDAA recognition & WDAA score delivery is managed by show host)
(WDAA charges a $45 recognition application fee.)
Space + Highlights
- Full-size 20x60m dressage court arena space needed
- A seperate 20x40m minmum warm-up arena space needed
- Show must email WD class results to NVWDA in WDAA-approved Excel within 3-5 business days following show close.
- WD tack/equipment check required for 1/3 of WD classes during show
NVWDA Divisions
- Adult Amateur, Open, Junior, Junior Therapeutic/Exceptional, Adult Therapeutic/Exceptional
Nevada (new to WD) Recognized Program
Great for established shows/show series/clubs/breed organizations hosting equine events with disciplines such as, but not limited to:
- western pleasure
- working equitation
- mounted shooting
- trail classes
Interested in adding Western dressage classes that include NV State-Recogntion to their venue.
- (3) max, per association/club/show series per year
- Dates that conflict with 2026 NVWDA-Sanctioned Event dates may not be accepted
Requirement Highlights
- 2026/2027 Western Dressage Judge: must hold a WDAA Train the Trainer, USEF "r" or "R" card. (2028 program will upgrade requirements to USEF "r" or "R" card)
- NVWDA (new to WD) recognition application & $140 fee required
- (-$45 if WDAA recognition & WDAA score delivery is managed by show host)
(WDAA charges a $45 recognition application fee.)
Space + Highlights
- Full-size 20x60m dressage court arena space needed
- A seperate 20x40m minmum warm-up arena space needed
- Show must email WD class results to NVWDA in WDAA-approved Excel within 3-5 business days following show close.
- WD tack/equipment check required for 1/3 of WD classes during show
NVWDA Divisions
- Adult Amateur, Open, Junior, Junior Therapeutic/Exceptional, Adult Therapeutic/Exceptional
Nevada (1 day) Recognized Program
Great for established WD shows/WD show series/breed organization shows that already include WD in their program, hosted in Nevada, seeking NV-State Recognition.
- (3) max, per host/show series/breed organization, per year
- Dates that conflict with 2026 NVWDA-Sanctioned Events within a 50 mile radius may not be accepted
Requirement Highlights
- 2026/2027 Western Dressage Judge: must hold a WDAA Train the Trainer, USEF "r" or "R" card. (2028 program will upgrade requirements to USEF "r" or "R" card)
- NVWDA (1 day) recognition application & $140 fee required
- (-$45 if WDAA recognition & WDAA score delivery is managed by show host)
(WDAA charges a $45 recognition application fee.)
Space + Highlights
- Full-size 20x60m dressage court arena space needed
- A seperate 20x40m minmum warm-up arena space needed
- Show must email WD class results to NVWDA in WDAA-approved Excel within 3-5 business days following show close.
- WD tack/equipment check required for 1/3 of WD classes during show
NVWDA Divisions
- Adult Amateur, Open, Junior, Junior Therapeutic/Exceptional, Adult Therapeutic/Exceptional
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