NVWDA Scenic Saddle Virtual Show Series is Rockin'! Join in the fun and win generous HP Prizes!
3 Easy Steps to Join
Select A Membership
• Virtual Membership
• General Membership
• General Membership + Contribution in Lieu
• Lifetime Membership
• Founding Pioneer Membership (REGISTRATION CLOSED 10-31-25)
**See the Benefits graph below for included benefits per level.
Register for High Point Award Programs
$15 per rider/horse combo, per level, up to two consecutive levels are allowed per rider/horse combo, per year.
** Registration must be completed during membership sign-up or 48 hours before the first show of 2026. ALL Levels of membership must register & declare horse/rider Level combo(s) every year.
Register for High Point Breed Award Program
$35 per horse, per year.
** Registration must be completed during membership sign-up or 48 hours before the first show of 2026. PLEASE NOTE: Founding Pioneer Memberships include (1) BREED Declaration as noted in the FPM Agreement. FPM's MUST register any additional horses they wish to participate, 48 hours before the first show of 2026.
Volunteer Hours
Nevada Western Dressage Association requires General Members (who participate in LIVE events) to perform volunteer contributions each calendar year.
● Open/Adult Amateur – 8 hours annually
● Junior (under 18) – 2 hours annually
● Therapeutic/Exceptional Adult & Therapeutic/Exceptional Junior (under 18) – 2 hours annually
● Virtual Members - are NOT required to fulfill volunteer hours
(While NVWDA encourages all members to volunteer in order
to enhance community engagement, virtual members are not required
to fulfill volunteer hours.)
Dont Have the Extra Time? No Problem.
What is a Membership + Contribution In Lieu?
Memberships + Contribution in Lieu are available for purchase to ALL Levels of Membership for individuals who would prefer to fulfill their annual member volunteer hour agreement in full through a financial contribution, rather than time.
Explore the Benefits Included In Each Level
Frequently Asked Questions
If I am a "General Member, General Member + Contribution In Lieu, Lifetime Member, or Founding Pioneer Member," who has registered and paid for NVWDA LIVE Recognized High Point High Point Awards, am I eligible to participate in the NVWDA Virtual Show Series High Point Program?
YES. All Live memberships; "General Member, General Member + Contribution in Lieu, Lifetime Member, or Founding Pioneer Members" are auto-enrolled and can participate in the NVWDA Scenic Saddle Virtual Show Series at no additional costs.
If I sign up as a "Virtual Member,"am I eligible to apply for NVWDA Scholarship Programs?
YES. All levels of membership are eligible and encouraged to apply for any of NVWDA's awesome Scholarship Programs.
If I sign up as a "Virtual Member," am I eligible to receive awards in the NVWDA Recognized LIVE High Point Award Program?
NO. "Virtual Members" are not eligible to win any NVWDA Recognized LIVE Show High Point Awards.
If I sign up as a "Virtual Member," am I eligible to receive an NVWDA BREED High Point Award?
YES. "Virtual Members" are eligible to win NVWDA BREED High Point Awards. However, the virtual member must sign up and pay the required $35 BREED Declaration fee at the time of enrollment. PLEASE NOTE: NVWDA High Point BREED Awards can include any combination of (5) Live or Virtual Show Scores ridden throughout the calendar year. High Point BREED Awards include all Live and Virtual Member Horse Breeds that have been declared and registered at the time of membership enrollment or renewal each calendar year.
Am I required to be a Member in order to participate in NVWDA LIVE Recognized Shows or the NVWDA Scenic Saddle Virtual Show Series?
NO, exhibitors are not required to be a member in order to participate in NVWDA Recognized Live Shows or the NVWDA Scenic Saddle Virtual Show Series. PLEASE NOTE: If you are not a member, you will not be eligible to receive awards in any NVWDA Recognized LIVE Show Award Program or the NVWDA Scenic Saddle Virtual Show Series High Point Award Programs.