{"id":25,"date":"2025-08-14T22:42:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T22:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nvwdastagestg.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2026-09-05T13:35:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T20:35:13","slug":"programs-we-offe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nvwda.org\/?page_id=25","title":{"rendered":"Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Educational Programs<\/h2>\n

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Thoughtfully designed programs to support aspiring horse and rider teams within our organization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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NVWDA $250 Ride & Learn Education Fund<\/h3>\n
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$250 Financial assistance provided to (1) Open, (1) Adult Amateur, (1) Junior, (1) Exceptional Adult, and (1) Exceptional Junior members for use toward the purchase of educational and personal development activities such as lessons and clinics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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NVWDA $1K Professional Progress Scholarship<\/h3>\n
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A $1K financial assistance scholarship presented once per year to one eligible NVWDA member in good standing to support professional development, education, training, certification, or credentials that advance their equestrian career and Western Dressage involvement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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NVWDA $1K Pathway to World Show Competition Grant<\/h3>\n
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A $1K once-per-year financial Grant for use toward attending\/competing at the WDDA World Show – available to (1) Open, Adult Amateur, Junior, Exceptional Adult, or Exceptional Junior member who has met the program’s qualifying requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Achievement Programs<\/h2>\n

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Recognition based programs, designed to celebrate and encourage the unique journeys of each horse and rider team within our organization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Year-End High Point LIVE Show Series Awards<\/h3>\n
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An Annual Live Award banquet that recognizes NVWDA members for their accomplishments participating in NVWDA-recognized live Shows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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BREED High Point Awards<\/h3>\n
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Breed High Point Awards are given annually to recognize NVWDA members and their horses for their accomplishments participating in NVWDA Recognized Live & NVWDA Scenic Saddle Virtual Shows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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SINGLE High SCORE of the YEAR Live Show Award<\/h3>\n
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Horse\/Rider Name, Level, and Score engraved on a SCORE of THE YEAR Perpetual Award Trophy, highlighting each Division’s single highest score recorded during a NVWDA Recognized Live Show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Year-End High Point VIRTUAL Show Series Awards<\/h3>\n
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An Annual Competition with an official Year-End results posting on the NVWDA website, recognizing NVWDA members for their accomplishments participating in NVWDA Scenic Saddle virtual Shows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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LIVE Show Legacy Awards<\/h3>\n
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An award presented to riders who have won a Champion or Reserve Champion Title for a period of two years or more in the same level, who tie or exceed the High Point Champion score in that same Level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Volunteer Awards & Appreciation Raffle Drawings<\/h3>\n
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NVWDA proudly honors its volunteers. Special awards are presented annually to the top volunteers based on total hours contributed. Members and non-members are eligible for prizes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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VIRTUAL Show Legacy Awards<\/h3>\n
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An award presented to riders who have won a Champion or Reserve Champion Title for a period of two years or more in the same level, who tie or exceed the High Point Champion score in that same Level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Rider Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum & Diamond Medal Program<\/h3>\n
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Elegant Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals achieved by meeting the requirements of each distinctive level. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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WDAA WLHPAP Award Program Awareness<\/h3>\n
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We provide awareness and promote Western Dressage Association of America’s Horse Lifetime Points and Awards Program through our state affiliate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Grandfather Medal Program<\/h3>\n
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New NVWDA members can submit test scores from previous shows recognized by other state affiliates within the first 180 days of joining to qualify for NVWDA Medals, scores must meet the requirements for each level & full program criteria.<\/p>\n

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Rider Bronze Freestyle, Silver Freestyle, and Gold Freestyle Medal Program<\/h3>\n
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Elegant Bronze Freestyle, Silver Freestyle, and Gold Freestyle Medals achieved by meeting the requirements of each distinctive Freestyle level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2026 Scenic Saddle Virtual Shows Kick Off  January 9!<\/h1>\n

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NVWDA’s Scenic Saddle Virtual Show Series will offer riders the opportunity to compete in seven total shows throughout the calendar year. Large “R” judges will judge all shows. Exhibitors can win valuable $50, $75, $100, or $125 High Point gift cards from Tractor Supply Company, Chewy.com, or Amazon.com. The more rides per show, the greater the High Point Gift Card amount.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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