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NVWDA Pathway To World Show

A $1K Grant To Compete at WDAA World Show Awaits!

Are you itching to compete at the 2026 WDAA World Show? The NVWDA Pathway To World Show Grant offers one lucky rider $1,000 to help with the journey each year. 

Registration Opens June 1: Don't Miss Out!

Registration for the NVWDA Pathway to WDAA World Show Grant is open from 12:00 pm on June 1 and will close at 11:59pm on June 30. Take that leap of faith and apply today. Complete details and our easy to submit online application are below.

Do You Qualify?

  • Membership: must be a WDAA and NVWDA member in good standing for at least 120 days.
  • Show Participation: must submit a minimum combination of any four NVWDA-recognized live or virtual show test scores from this year.
  • Judging: scores must be from at least two different “R” judges.
  • Level Specificity: scores must be from the same level at which the horse/rider combo will compete during the WDAA World Show.
  • Test 3 or Test 4: a minimum of one score submission must be from either Test 3 or Test 4 of that level.
  • Limitations: one application per declared horse/rider combo in good standing will be accepted.
  • High Point Declarations: applicant must have a High Point horse/rider combo declaration on file in good standing during the current competition year. (Applications received that do not have the same High Point horse/rider combo declared on file in good standing will be discarded.)
  • Calendar Year Participation: winning horse/rider combo grant valid within the 2026 calendar year only.

Complete Program Details Here.

Get the most out of your membership! For complete details on the NVWDA PATHWAY To World Grant, download the NVWDA Achievement Guide.

Submit Your Application

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PLEASE NOTE: This application process will take approximately 10-12 minutes to complete.

Documentation:

All required documentation uploads must be provided when submitting the application form. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Applications are accepted from 12:00 pm on June 1 through 11:59 pm on June 30. The winning recipient will be announced online on July 30 and contacted via e-mail.

Selection Process:

One winning applicant will be selected by random drawing on July 30.

How You Earn Entries:

Applicants receive one entry for each "YES" response submitted on their NVWDA Pathway to World Show Grant Online Application.

Bonus Entry Opportunities: (NOTE: Bonus entry uploads must occur at the time of submission)

  1. Applicants can earn five bonus entries by submitting the highest four-summed scores across all verified applications received within the same Division.
    NOTE: Scores from Basic Level and above will be weighted as follows to create a balanced evaluation:
    - Introductory: +0
    - Basic Level: +0.5
    - Level 1: +1
    - Level 2: +1.5
    - Level 3: +2
    - Level 4: +2.5
    - Level 5: +3
  2. Applicants can earn two bonus entries for submitting the runner-up highest four- summed test scores across all verified applications received.
  3. Applicants can earn five bonus entries by submitting a signed and dated recommendation letter (from a coach, friend, mentor or parent) during their application submission.
  4. Applicants can earn three bonus entry numbers by uploading a video (via YouTube link) of them and their horse riding a complete test in the level they are applying for, filmed within the past six months.

Application Questionnaire Criteria:

The application questionnaire is a series of YES/NO questions, containing 3 questions organized into 5 different criteria.

  1. Competitive Experience
  2. Performance Achievements
  3. Commitment to Training
  4. Contribution to Equine Community
  5. Recommendation

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