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SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA

DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION

MEMBERSHIP MANUAL

2019 - REVISED

From the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Articles of Incorporation:

The purposes of the corporation shall be: a) To promote and encourage greater participation and a higher standard of

accomplishment in dressage throughout the Southeast Virginia area. b) To improve the general understanding of dressage through educational clinics,

demonstrations, courses of study, forums, and seminars. c) To promote and encourage public interest in, and support of dressage in general, and

to provide, in particular, opportunities for evaluation of the progress in the art of dressage.

d) To promote and facilitate cooperation between and among the members of this organization and the members of similar organizations throughout the state, the nation, and elsewhere.

e) To work closely with United States Dressage Federation, and to cooperate with other organizations in matters of common concern.

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Table of Contents - Revised January 2019 Page

Welcome to SVDA! Membership Information and Application Form 5

SVDA Board of Directors 12

VADA Board of Directors 13

By Laws of SVDA Inc 14

SVDA Policy 19

SVDA PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Junior/Young Rider Programs 23

Region 1 Youth Championship Team 23

Youth Mentoring Program 24

Education Scholarship Program 25

Foundation Fund Award 26

SVDA SHOWS

Schooling Show Information 27

Championship Schooling Show 31

Schooling Show Prize List 32

Schooling Show Entry Information 33

Volunteer Jobs Information 34

Licensed Show Prize List 37

Sanctioned Shows 21,38

SVDA YEAR END AWARDS PROGRAM

Introduction 39

A. General Eligibility Requirements for SVDA Awards 40

B. SVDA Schooling Show Ribbon Awards 41

C. SVDA Licensed Show Ribbon Awards 42

D. Medal Awards 43

E. Achievement Awards 44

F. SPECIAL AWARDS EXPLAINED

F1. Captain Andrew DeSzinay Junior/Young Rider HIGH POINT Award 45

F2. SVDA AA Schooling HIGH POINT Award 46

F3. Silverleaf Open Schooling HIGH POINT Award 47

F4. SVDA AA Licensed HIGH POINT Award 48

F5. Silverleaf Open Licensed HIGH POINT Award 49

F6. Maple Crest Haflinger HIGH POINT Award 50

F7. Silverleaf Farm JR/YR Thoroughbred HIGH AVERAGE Award 51

F8. Sanctuary Farm Western Dressage HIGH POINT Award 52

F9. Sanctuary Farm Pony Dressage HIGH POINT Award 52

F10. Liberty Arabians, LTD. Arabian and Half-Arabian HIGH AVERAGE Award for Licensed Shows 53

F11. Black Dog Farm Draft/Draft Cross HIGH AVERAGE Award 54

F12. Steel Magnolia Award 55

F13. Memorable Moments Award 56

F14. USDF Special Recognition Award 57

F15. Bred in Southeast Virginia HIGH AVERAGE Award 58

F16. Cherokee Night Prowler Silver Whiskers HIGH AVERAGE Award 59

F17. Seahorse Run Award “Pure Fun” High Average 60

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F18. Perseverance Award 61

F19. Absolute Charm “The Little Thoroughbred that couldn’t” Award 62

F20. Overcoming Adversity Award 63

G. AWARDS VOTED BY MEMBERSHIP

Excellence in Sportsmanship Award 64

Most Improved Rider Award 64

H. AWARD VOTED BY BOARD

Bob Snyder Award for Volunteer of the Year Award 64

I. Mailing Address for Awards 65

MEMBERSHIP and ENTRY FORMS and APPLICATIONS

Form A1 Membership Application 67

Form A2 Schooling Show Entry 71

Form A3 Clinic Entry 74

Form A4 Foundation Fund Application 77

Form A5 Scholarship Application 79

MISCELLANEOUS

Form B1 VADA Shel Gafford Award Nomination for Excellence in Sportsmanship 80

Form B2 Award Sponsor Application 81

Form B3 Vendor for Schooling Shows/Clinics Application 82

Form B4 SVDA Sanctioned Show Application 84

Form B5 SVDA Reimbursement Request 85

Form B6 Dressage Rind Set-Up Diagrams 86

Form B7 Dressage Ring Set-Up Instructions 87

RIBBON AWARDS

Form C1 Schooling Show Ribbon Award Application 90

Form C2 Western Schooling Show Ribbon Award Application 92

Form C3 Licensed Show Ribbon Award Application 94

MEDAL AWARDS

Form D Medal Award Application 95

SPECIAL AWARDS

Form E1 Achievement Award Application 97

Form E2 Western/Gaited Achievement Award Application 99

Form F1. Captain Andrew DeSzinay Junior/Young Rider HIGH POINT Award Application 101

Form F2. SVDA AA Schooling HIGH POINT Award Application 103

Form F3. Silverleaf Open Schooling HIGH POINT Award Application 104

Form F4. SVDA AA Licensed HIGH POINT Award Application 105

Form F5. Silverleaf Open Licensed HIGH POINT Award Application 106

Form F6. Maple Crest Haflinger HIGH POINT Award Application 107

Form F7. Silverleaf Farm JR/YR Thoroughbred HIGH AVERAGE Award Application 108

Form F8. Sanctuary Farm Western Dressage HIGH POINT Award Application 109

Form F9. Sanctuary Farm Pony Dressage HIGH POINT Award Application 110

Form F10. Liberty Arabians, LTD. Arabian and Half-Arabian HIGH AVERAGE Award for Licensed Shows Application

111

Form F11. Black Dog Farm Draft/Draft Cross HIGH AVERAGE Award Application 112

Form F12. Steel Magnolia Award Application 114

Form F13. Memorable Moments Award Application 117

Form F14. USDF Special Recognition Award Application 118

Form F15. Bred in Southeast Virginia HIGH AVERAGE Award Application 119

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Form F16. Cherokee Night Prowler Silver Whiskers HIGH AVERAGE Award Application 121

Form F17. Seahorse Run Award “Pure Fun” High Average Award Application 123

Form F18. Perseverance Award Application 124

Form F19. Absolute Charm “The Little Thoroughbred that couldn’t” Award Application 125

Form F20. Overcoming Adversity Award Application 126

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Welcome to SVDA!

Membership in SVDA

SVDA, the Southeast Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association, was created to serve the needs of

the dressage community in Tidewater Virginia. SVDA is a chapter of the Virginia Dressage

Association (VADA), a Group Member Organization of Region 1 of the United States Dressage

Federation (USDF). Membership in SVDA provides an individual with GMO membership in VADA

and USDF.

What does a Group Membership (GM) entitle me to?

A USDF GM makes you eligible for USDF Rider Awards. In addition, Group Members receive the

award winning USDF Connection magazine, eligibility to earn university credits, and eligibility to

receive member discount rates for USDF events. Group Members also have the inside track on local

dressage happenings and GMO-sponsored USDF educational clinics and programs. (Supporting

Family or Farm members do not receive a subscription to the USDF Connection – one magazine per

“family or “farm”)

What Types of SVDA Membership are there?

There are three types of Membership in SVDA: Individual, Primary, and Supportive.

Within each of these there are Senior and Junior/Young Rider memberships, which are based on age.

Individuals are eligible as Juniors until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 18.

Individuals are eligible as Young Riders from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the

age of 16 until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 21. Competitors shall compete

as Adults from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 22. (DR119.3 USEF

Rule Book, 2010)

Family and Farm Memberships are limited to four individuals: One Primary, and up to three

Supportive persons. Farm Members must belong to the same barn: owners, managers, boarders and/or

regular riders who work/ride at the same facility. A large family/farm may have more than one

Family/Farm Membership of up to four members each.

A membership is in your own name, not the farm’s name.

What are the benefits of SVDA Membership?

SVDA Membership includes the SVDA Membership Card, SVDA Newsletter, VADA Membership,

USDF Affiliation, Reduced Fees at SVDA Schooling Shows, End of Year Awards eligibility,

Scholarship Eligibility, Opportunities to have new friends of like mind and passion and fellowship at

shows, clinics and meetings as riders and/or as auditors, and Reduced Fees at SVDA Clinics, as well as

the USDF Magazine (Individual and Primary members only)

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What does it cost to join SVDA?

Membership is from January 1 to December 31. New members joining after December 1 are entitled

to the following year’s membership. Membership Fees are listed on the Membership Application

Form.

What are my responsibilities as a member of SVDA?

To qualify for End of Year Awards, a member must be in good standing at the time of the ride(s) used

for End of Year Awards. Those riders must volunteer at least TWO (4 hours) units of service for

SVDA schooling shows during the show year, the first unit (4 hours) must be completed by July 1 of

the show year. IN addition, TWO of the SIX rides submitted for End of Year Ribbon Awards must be

from SVDA schooling shows.

ALL Members are asked to sign the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association (“SVDA”) Release,

Waiver, Hold Harmless, and Indemnification Agreement Form. A copy is included here, and with the

Membership Application Form.

MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING: Definition: “Member in good standing” shall mean a member who

has paid the annual dues, submitted all required forms for membership, and is not delinquent in any

amounts owed to the SVDA for any clinic, show, or other event. Only members in good standing may

participate in organization activities, including but not limited to clinics, shows, volunteer hours,

meetings, year-end awards, and events. All applications or requests for participating in such events

shall not be processed until the person is a member in good standing. If a check is not deposited by

SVDA until after a show, and if the check does not clear due to insufficient funds, then any scores

earned at that show shall not count towards year end awards, high score awards, or any other SVDA

activity, unless the owed funds and any returned check fees are made good within 5 business days of an

email. The date at which a member shall be considered not in good standing shall be retroactive to the

date the insufficient funds check was received by SVDA. This policy is not applicable to sanctioned

shows where payment is tendered to a group other than SVDA.

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SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION (“SVDA”) RELEASE, WAIVER, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

The undersigned, as a Participant/Spectator/Visitor/Guest/Client (collectively “Participant”), on his/her own behalf and, if applicable, as the Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) of the minor Participant(s) listed below (minor(s) included as “Participant”), for good and valuable consideration, agrees to the following terms and conditions of this Release, Waiver, Hold Harmless, and Indemnification Agreement (“Agreement”):

1. Assumption of Risk and Waiver: Participant understands and accepts the intrinsic risks of engaging in Equine Activities (as defined below), while mounted or unmounted, as well as merely being near a horse, mule, or pony (collectively “equine”), include, but are in no way limited to: (i) The propensity of equines to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm, or death to persons on or around them (i.e. jump, run, kick, buck, bolt, spin, rear up, strike, bite, etc.); (ii) the unpredictability of an equine's reaction to such things as sounds (i.e. machinery, equipment, doors opening and closing, rain, ice, snow, wind, thunder, voices, animals, fireworks, guns, motors, etc.), sudden movement, and unfamiliar objects (jumps, poles, cones, flowers, flags, golf carts, mini-bikes, water, banks, rocks, etc., and training devices such as whips, bats, spurs, etc.), persons, or other animals (i.e. loose or contained dogs, chickens, birds, deer, etc); (iii) certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions; (iv) collisions with other animals or objects; (v) the potential of a participant acting in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the Participant or others, such as failing to maintain control over the equine, or not acting within the participant’s ability; and (vi) the possibility that riding and training tack and equipment may contribute to or cause injury to Participant. Participant agrees that engaging in Equine Activities under this Agreement includes, but is in no way limited to, those defined in the Virginia Equine Activity Liability Statute, as well as riding one’s own equine or another’s owned equine, petting, leading, feeding, watering, bathing, watching, transporting, and otherwise interacting with or merely being in the vicinity of equines (“Equine Activities”). Participant understands the injuries, death, loss (both personal and property), and property damage that may result from the accepted risks of engaging in Equine Activities or just being near an equine, that equines are powerful and have the potential to be dangerous, even without warning, and that the risks listed in this Agreement are just a sampling and Participant is not relying on Released Parties (as defined below) to list all possible equine-related risks. Participant acknowledges understanding the USEF Rules about protective equipment, understands that he/she is entitled to wear protective equipment without penalty, and acknowledges that he/she is strongly encouraged to do so while warning that no protective equipment can guard against all injuries. Participant therefore agrees, on his/her own behalf and on behalf of his/her minor Participant, that he/she understands and agrees to assume the risks and dangers intrinsic in Equine Activities, agrees to inspect and remain responsible for the condition and proper adjustment of Participant’s tack and equipment, agrees to at all times to be responsible for Participant’s personal safety, remain financially responsible for Participant’s medical expenses, and waives Participant’s right to any claims arising from participation in or observation of any Equine Activities, riding a horse belonging to Participant or someone else, whether on or off the property where the horse is stabled and/or transported to, being near an equine, or merely being present on real property owned, leased, rented, borrowed, visited, organized upon, or otherwise occupied or utilized by the following referred to in this Agreement as “Released Parties:” SVDA, and is members, managers, partners, officers, directors, assigns, agents, employees, volunteers, guests, visitors, invitees, independent contractors, clinicians, trainers, other owner(s) of real estate upon which the injury occurred, and others acting on their behalf, regardless of whether or not Participant’s presence on the real property is related to equines or Equine Activities. 2. Release, Hold Harmless, Indemnification: Participant agrees to release and hold Released Parties harmless for any illness, injury, death, damage, or other loss (collectively “Loss”) incurred, by Participant or Participant’s property, unless caused by the Released and Held Harmless Parties’ intentional or willful and wanton misconduct. Participant agrees to indemnify Released Parties against any Loss sustained or suffered by any third party, whether caused by Participant directly or indirectly, through negligence or other wrongdoing, and Participant agrees to indemnify Released Parties for Released Parties’ incurred attorneys’ fees for pursuing or defending against any such Loss. 3. Governing Law and Time Limitation: This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Virginia. All disputes relating to the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively by the state court in Suffolk, Virginia. The parties hereto hereby submit to the jurisdiction and venue of the Court for such purpose. Participant agrees that any and all claims and/or causes of action for Loss by Participant against the Released Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the date accrued and any claim for personal property Loss is limited to $500.00 (Five Hundred Dollars). 4. Attorneys' Fees: Participant agrees to reimburse Released Parties for any attorneys' fees and costs incurred by Released Parties in enforcing the terms of this Agreement and/or in defending or prosecuting any claims involving, or in any way relating to, Participant. 5. Participant Certification: Participant certifies that he/she has read this entire Agreement and understands, agrees, and intends on his/her own behalf, and on behalf of minor Participant, spouse, heirs, agents, representatives, relatives, successors, and assigns, to be bound by all of the terms and conditions contained herein.

MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING: Only members in good standing may participate in organization activities, including but not limited to clinics, shows, volunteer hours, meetings, year- end awards, and events. All applications or requests for participating in such events shall not be processed until the person is a member in good standing. If a check is not deposited by SVDA until after a show, and if the check does not clear due to insufficient funds, then any scores earned at that show shall not count towards year end awards, high score awards, or any other SVDA activity, unless the owed funds and any returned check fees are made good within 5 business days of an email. The date at which a member shall be considered not in good standing shall be retroactive to the date the insufficient funds check was received by SVDA. This policy is not applicable to sanctioned shows where payment is tendered to a group other than SVDA.

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2019 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Southeast Virginia Dressage Association (SVDA) Membership Form (rev. 7/2018)

Southeast Virginia Dressage Association is a chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association (VADA). VADA is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of USDF, and its members are automatically USDF Group Members.

*SVDA Membership Includes: Membership Card SVDA Newsletter VADA Membership

USDF Affiliation End of Year Awards eligibility* Schooling Show/clinics reduced fees

USDF Magazine (Primary only)

*SVDA Annual Awards Eligibility:

Rider must be a member of SVDA and in good standing at the time of the ride used for End of Year Awards. Riders must volunteer at least TWO (4 hours) units of service for SVDA schooling shows during the show year, the first unit (4 hours) must be completed July 1 of the show year.

Award Year: December 1 – November 30

Membership Year: January 1 – December 31 (New members joining after Dec 1 are entitled to the following year’s membership.)

*Membership Fees Check One:

Member Type Fee NOTE additional fee for use of PAYPAL

Senior Member (Individual) (Primary)

Check: $50.00 PayPal: $52.00

Junior Member (18 Years and Under) (Individual)

Check: $40.00 PayPal: $42.00 Junior Member Birth Date:

Family Membership (Primary plus maximum of 3 Supportive)

Check: $50.00 ($52.00 PayPal) for the Primary Member plus Check: $30.00 ($32.00 PayPal) for each additional Supportive Family Member (maximum 3 Supportive members)

Farm Membership* (Primary plus maximum of 3 Supportive)

Check: $50.00 ($52.00 PayPal) for the Primary Member plus Check: $30.00 ($32.00 PayPal) for each additional Supportive Farm Member (maximum 3 Supportive members)

*Farm Members must belong to the same barn: owners, managers, boarders and/or regular riders who

work/ride at the same facility. A large family/farm may have more than one Family/Farm Membership.

**Please read next page**

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SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION (“SVDA”)

RELEASE, WAIVER, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT


1. Assumption of Risk and Waiver: Participant understands and accepts the intrinsic risks of engaging in Equine Activities (as defined below), while mounted or unmounted, as well as merely being near a horse, mule, or pony (collectively “equine”), include, but are in no way limited to: (i) The propensity of equines to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm, or death to persons on or around them (i.e. jump, run, kick, buck, bolt, spin, rear up, strike, bite, etc.); (ii) the unpredictability of an equine's reaction to such things as sounds (i.e. machinery, equipment, doors opening and closing, rain, ice, snow, wind, thunder, voices, animals, fireworks, guns, motors, etc.), sudden movement, and unfamiliar objects (jumps, poles, cones, flowers, flags, golf carts, mini-bikes, water, banks, rocks, etc., and training devices such as whips, bats, spurs, etc.), persons, or other animals (i.e. loose or contained dogs, chickens, birds, deer, etc); (iii) certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions; (iv) collisions with other animals or objects; (v) the potential of a participant acting in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the Participant or others, such as failing to maintain control over the equine, or not acting within the participant’s ability; and (vi) the possibility that riding and training tack and equipment may contribute to or cause injury to Participant. Participant agrees that engaging in Equine Activities under this Agreement includes, but is in no way limited to, those defined in the Virginia Equine Activity Liability Statute, as well as riding one’s own equine or another’s owned equine, petting, leading, feeding, watering, bathing, watching, transporting, and otherwise interacting with or merely being in the vicinity of equines (“Equine Activities”). Participant understands the injuries, death, loss (both personal and property), and property damage that may result from the accepted risks of engaging in Equine Activities or just being near an equine, that equines are powerful and have the potential to be dangerous, even without warning, and that the risks listed in this Agreement are just a sampling and Participant is not relying on Released Parties (as defined below) to list all possible equine-related risks. Participant acknowledges understanding the USEF Rules about protective equipment, understands that he/she is entitled to wear protective equipment without penalty, and acknowledges that he/she is strongly encouraged to do so while warning that no protective equipment can guard against all injuries. Participant therefore agrees, on his/her own behalf and on behalf of his/her minor Participant, that he/she understands and agrees to assume the risks and dangers intrinsic in Equine Activities, agrees to inspect and remain responsible for the condition and proper adjustment of Participant’s tack and equipment, agrees to at all times to be responsible for Participant’s personal safety, remain financially responsible for Participant’s medical expenses, and waives Participant’s right to any claims arising from participation in or observation of any Equine Activities, riding a horse belonging to Participant or someone else, whether on or off the property where the horse is stabled and/or transported to, being near an equine, or merely being present on real property owned, leased, rented, borrowed, visited, organized upon, or otherwise occupied or utilized by the following referred to in this Agreement as “Released Parties:” SVDA, and is members, managers, partners, officers, directors, assigns, agents, employees, volunteers, guests, visitors, invitees, independent contractors, clinicians, trainers, other owner(s) of real estate upon which the injury occurred, and others acting on their behalf, regardless of whether or not Participant’s presence on the real property is related to equines or Equine Activities. 2. Release, Hold Harmless, Indemnification: Participant agrees to release and hold Released Parties harmless for any illness, injury, death, damage, or other loss (collectively “Loss”) incurred, by Participant or Participant’s property, unless caused by the Released and Held Harmless Parties’ intentional or willful and wanton misconduct. Participant agrees to indemnify Released Parties against any Loss sustained or suffered by any third party, whether caused by Participant directly or indirectly, through negligence or other wrongdoing, and Participant agrees to indemnify Released Parties for Released Parties’ incurred attorneys’ fees for pursuing or defending against any such Loss. 3. Governing Law and Time Limitation: This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Virginia. All disputes relating to the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively by the state court in Suffolk, Virginia. The parties hereto hereby submit to the jurisdiction and venue of the Court for such purpose. Participant agrees that any and all claims and/or causes of action for Loss by Participant against the Released Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the date accrued and any claim for personal property Loss is limited to $500.00 (Five Hundred Dollars). 4. Attorneys' Fees: Participant agrees to reimburse Released Parties for any attorneys' fees and costs incurred by Released Parties in enforcing the terms of this Agreement and/or in defending or prosecuting any claims involving, or in any way relating to, Participant. 5. Participant Certification: Participant certifies that he/she has read this entire Agreement and understands, agrees, and intends on his/her own behalf, and on behalf of minor Participant, spouse, heirs, agents, representatives, relatives, successors, and assigns, to be bound by all of the terms and conditions contained herein.


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Form A1 SVDA Membership Application

SVDA Release, Waiver, Hold Harmless, and Indemnification Agreement:

** Please sign and complete BOTH sides of form**


ALL MEMBERS - PLEASE FILL OUT COMPLETELY AND SIGN Participant Signing on my own behalf, and, if applicable, on behalf of my (our) minor child participant.

Date:

Signature:

Printed Name:

If Participant is a Minor, Signature of Additional Parent:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Horse Owner signature:

Emergency Contact Name:

Emergency Contact Phone:

Minor Participant’s Name:

Minor Participant’s Date of Birth:

For additional minor participants, please fill out additional Applications as appropriate.

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Membership Application

Individual/Primary Member Name:

Senior/ or Junior/Young Rider: Birthdate of Jr/YR

USDF Membership Number:

Address:

Phone Number:

Email:



What is your Primary GMO? VADA / NCDCTA / PVDA /?

What is your primary chapter?

SVDA / NOVA / VADACC /SVDA

Would you be interested in mentoring a Young Rider?

Please circle: Yes or No (or Not now)

FOR FAMILY/FARM ONLY: List all Supporting Family Members /or Farm Members (max.3).

Supportive Member - Print Name Senior/Jr/YR Birthdate of Junior/YR

1.

2.

3.

Enclosed is $ ______________________________. Please make check payable to SVDA, Inc.

Individual (Primary) Member Signature:

__________________________________________________

Date: _________________________

Individual (Primary) Members - Please mail the completed application along with a signed waiver from EACH supportive member (if applicable) along with your check to Carol Gonyo 1502 Hawick Terrace, Chesapeake VA 23322 If payments are through electronic means, please scan and sign the waivers and email to the Membership Chair. A signed waiver must be on file for each SVDA member, Individual, Primary, and Supportive.

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SVDA Board of Directors 2019

Members At Large:

• Sandy Toby [email protected]

• Cindy Lang [email protected]

• Ray Penland [email protected]

• Whitney Kelso [email protected]

• Joanne Smith [email protected]

President: Beth Rippel

[email protected]

Vice President: Robyn Nunnally

[email protected]

Secretary:

Kathy Rowse

[email protected]

Treasurer: Evelyn Eidem [email protected]

Awards:

Lorna (Cookie) Parsons

[email protected]

Clinics & Programs:

Lora Gibson [email protected]

Kathy Rowse

[email protected]

Membership: Carol Gonyo

[email protected]

Webmaster:

Wendy L. Murray [email protected]

Scholarship:

Janice Mumford [email protected]

Show Co-Chairman: Toni Meranda [email protected]

Show Co-Chairman: Pinky Hipp [email protected]

Ways and Means: Krista Bryant [email protected]

Newsletter: Sarah Miller [email protected]

Juniors/Youth Chair: Charlene Jensen

[email protected]

VADA Representatives: Beth Rippel Robyn Nunnally Sandy Toby

mailto:omdressage@gmail.

mailto:omdressage@gmail.

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mailto:carolgonyo@gmail.

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VADA Board of Directors

President: Bettina Longaker [email protected]

Vice President: Michelle King [email protected]

Secretary: Allison Douglas [email protected]

Treasurer: Jessie Ginsburg [email protected]

State Membership Chair: Beth Rippel [email protected]

SVDA VADA Reps: Beth Rippel, Sandy Toby and Robyn Nunnally

USDF REGION 1 Director: Bettina Longaker [email protected]

The annual membership publication for the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association, a Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association (VADA) is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the USDF and all

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By-Laws of SVDA, Inc.

A Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association

Approved by the Board of Directors following General Membership Review, December 12, 2012

Article I: Name and Purpose

Section 1. The name of this organization shall be The Southeast Virginia Dressage Association, Inc., and

a chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association, to be known officially as SVDA and VADA respectively.

Section 2. The purposes of this organization, VADA/SVDA, are as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation,

which were issued by the State Corporation Commission of the Commonwealth of Virginia on July 10, 1980.

Section 3. The organization is a membership corporation. Membership requirements are as set forth in the

Articles of Incorporation and in these By-laws.

Section 4. This association agrees to be governed by the Constitution, By-Laws, and Standing Rules of the

Virginia Dressage Association.

Article II: Board of Directors

Section 1. The operation of this organization shall be governed by the Board of Directors, hereafter referred

to as the “Board.” The policies shall be such as are determined by the Board of Directors, within the scope

of the organization as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these By-Laws.

Section 2. The Board of Directors shall consist of seven (7) officers, [President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and 3 VADA Representatives, who may serve as committee chairmen], ten (10) directors, and members-at-large who shall be elected as hereinafter provided in Article 4, Section 2. The immediate past president shall be a member of the Board, ex officio, without a vote. Section 3. Meetings of the Board shall be held at such times and places as determined by the President, to

be at least three (3) times per year.

Section 4. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President with five (5) days’

notice to each member of the Board.

Section 5. One third of the total number of Members of the Board plus one shall constitute a quorum at

any meeting of the Board of Directors. If less than a quorum is present, no business may be transacted.

Less than a quorum may adjourn the meeting to another fixed time and place.

Section 6. The President of the Association shall serve as Chairman at all meetings of the Board of Directors;

in the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall serve as chairman of the meeting. In the absence of

the Vice-President, the Secretary shall call the meeting to order.

Section 7. An Executive Committee to be made of the seven (7) officers shall have and exercise authority of

the Board of Directors, except that such committee may not approve an amendment to the Articles of

Incorporation, the By-Laws, or any plan for the disposition of any of the property or assets of the

Association or its dissolution.

All transactions and other activities of the Executive Committee shall be reported in full at the next

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regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors.

Article III: Representation to VADA

Section 1. Representative/Delegates to the State Board of Directors are empowered to vote for the

chapter as prescribed in the VADA By-Laws.

Article IV: Officers

Section 1. Officers of the organization shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and three (3)

delegates to VADA. Officers shall be elected by the membership in the manner set forth in these By-Laws.

These officers shall be members of the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Officers of the organization shall serve for a period of one year from January 1 to December 31 of

the year following their election, or until their successors can be elected and qualified.

Section 3. The President shall preside at the General Membership meetings and meetings of the Board of

Directors. The President shall be responsible for the conduct of the operating details of the Association,

subject to the authority of the Board of Directors. The President shall direct the operation of the

organization and its committees in carrying out the purposes established by the Articles of Incorporation,

these By-Laws, and the directives and resolutions of the Board of Directors or its Executive Committee.

Section 4. In the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall exercise the power and duties of the

President. The Vice-President shall maintain a record of volunteer service and assist the committees in

obtaining volunteers. The office of Vice-President shall be considered a training period for assuming the

office of President.

Section 5. The Secretary shall give notice and keep minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and of

the Association. The Secretary shall be custodian of the records, which shall include a list of the policies

enacted by the Board, keep the roll of all members, and discharge such other duties as may be assigned to

the Secretary by the Board of Directors or the President. A copy of the minutes of all meetings of the

Association and the Board will be maintained by the Secretary in the organization’s files. The Secretary

shall, in the absence of the President and the Vice-President, call any meeting to order.

Section 6. The Treasurer shall collect all revenues of the Association and shall, within thirty (30) days, pay all

debts of the Association incurred by the Board of Directors or its authority. The Treasurer shall keep the

Association’s accounts. At the first regular meeting of the Board after the end of the fiscal year, the

Treasurer shall submit to the Board of Directors the accounting of revenues and expenses of the Association

and any other financial information required by the Board. The Treasurer shall also report at each regular

meeting of the Board of Directors the financial condition of the Association at the close of the previous

month. A signed copy of these reports shall be submitted to all Board Members electronically. A copy will

be kept in the Treasurer's files. The Treasurer's reports and accounts shall be subject to such directions as

the Board of Directors and these By-Laws may require. The fiscal year of the Association shall be the

calendar year.

Section 7. The Treasurer shall disburse all funds of the Association by check, credit card or electronic

payment online. The Treasurer shall be responsible for having the organization's financial records audited

before handing over the books to a new Treasurer, or at least every five years, or at the request of the

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majority of the Board of Directors. The Treasurer will send USDF membership affiliation funds to VADA as

well as other funds required by VADA on a prorated basis for this chapter. The Treasurer shall file yearly IRS

forms in consultation with the President. A copy of the yearly IRS tax forms shall be filed with the Secretary.

Section 8. The three (3) representatives to VADA will attend VADA Board meetings, voicing the opinions of

this chapter. In addition, they may have collateral duties on the VADA Board. In addition, there may be

three (3) members at large positions that may be filled as needed for VADA.

Section 9. At the expiration of his or her term of office, each officer or director shall transfer to his

successor the following:

1. All records and a written report containing a synopsis of the activities of his term of office.

2. Recommendation for future considerations.

This shall be done at the mandatory December transfer meeting where both the outgoing and incoming

Board will be present.

In the event that an officer resigns or is removed from office, the information required by Section 9 will be transferred within two (2) weeks to the President of the Association. Section 10. Any officer or director may be removed from his position before normal expiration of his term by a majority vote of the entire Board of Directors.

Section 11. Any vacancy in any office must be filled within sixty (60) days by a majority vote of the members present at any meeting of the Board of Directors at which time a quorum is present.

Article V: Committees

Section 1. The Chairmen of the following standing committees shall be elected to the Board from the General Membership, for a term of one (1) year. One person may be the chairman of more than one committee and if so maintain a single vote:

a. Awards

b. Membership

c. Scholarship

d. Clinics & Programs

e. Ways and Means

f. Shows – co-chairman

g. Licensed Shows

h. Newsletter

i. Website

j. Junior Coordinator

The Chairman of each standing committee shall select committee members from the general membership

of the Association.

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Article VI: Funds of the Association

Section 1. The fiscal year of the Association shall begin on January 1 and end on December 31 of each year.

Section 2. The functioning of the organization shall be supported by dues, contributions, and fundraising projects.

Section 3. The annual membership dues shall be as set by policy of the Board of Directors.

Section 4. Dues shall be payable upon date of initial membership application and renewal on or after December first of each year.

Section 5. All funds of the Association shall be deposited within thirty (30) days of receipt of the funds, or of

the event for which the funds are collected, to the credit of the Association at such bank(s) as the President

may select, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors.

Section 6. The financial affairs of the Association shall follow generally accepted accounting practices and reports of receipts and expenditures shall be available whenever the Board of Directors may require.

Section 7. The Board may establish appropriate accounts in bank(s) or other financial institutions in order to

carry out the purposes of these By-Laws.

Section 8. The organization shall not operate for profit. In the event of the dissolution of the Association,

any surplus funds or other assets shall be distributed to the USDF, provided such distribution is consistent

with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation.

Article VII: Compensation

Section 1. Neither the officers nor the directors of the Association shall receive salaries or other compensation, but bona fide expenses of the Association, if any, may be allowed with Board approval.

Article VIII: Awards

Section 1. The Awards Policy shall be set by the Board of Directors and published annually in the Membership Manual and the Newsletter.

Article IX: Meetings

Section 1. There shall be at least two (2) general membership meetings per year, one of which will be in the fall, prior to November 24, for the purpose of presenting the slate of Board candidates from the nominating committee and acceptance nominations from the floor; and one meeting which will be the awards meeting in January or February.

Section 2. Notice of all meetings of VADA/SVDA shall be sent to each member electronically at least ten (10) days before the meeting and shall state the time, place and purposes of the meeting. Such notice may be published in the Newsletter posted online.

Section 3. Special meetings shall be called by written request of 10% of the members to the secretary.

Article X: Nominations and Elections

Section 1. On or about September first, the President shall appoint a Board member as the Chairman of the

nominating committee. The Board shall then elect one additional Board member and one member from

the general membership to serve on the committee.

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Section 2. The committee shall submit its slate of nominations at the fall meeting. Nominations shall also

be taken from the floor at that meeting.

Section 3. To be eligible for an office in VADA/SVDA, the nominee must be a senior member in good

standing and must agree to serve in the office. The Nominating Committee shall nominate at least one

candidate for President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and ten (10) directors. Additional positions,

such as members-at-large, may be available at the discretion of the nominating committee. VADA

representatives may assume collateral duties on the board. Positions may be made available at the

discretion of the Nominating Committee.

Section 4. The ballot shall be printed in the November Newsletter. (If necessary, publication of the

November Newsletter may be delayed until the ballot is presented.) Each member of VADA/SVDA shall

receive one ballot. Completed ballots are to be mailed or submitted electronically to the current secretary

of the association who will tally the votes and forward the results and the ballots to the current SVDA

president.

Section 5. If a board member holds multi chairs – that board member will only carry one vote (primary

chair).

Article XI: Emblem

Article XII: Selection of Honorary

Members

Section 1. Recommendations for honorary membership shall be presented to the Board of Directors for consideration. A majority vote of the entire Board of Directors will be necessary for selection of honorary members.

Article XIII: Amendments and Revisions

Section 1. The Articles of Incorporation and the By-Laws of the Association may be amended or revised by

the Board of Directors upon thirty (30) days written notice to the General Membership, setting forth the

proposed amendment, amendments or revisions. If no more than one-third of the membership indicates

disapproval in writing to the Secretary, the By-Laws shall be considered amended or revised.

Article XIV: Rules

Section 1. Except as otherwise provided by the By-Laws of the organization, the proceedings of all meetings

of the Board of Directors shall be conducted in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order.

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SVDA Policies (set by the Officers and Directors)

The following are a list of policies adopted by the SVDA Board of Directors and not covered elsewhere in this manual. A policy statement determines the operating procedure of the club and may be changed by a majority vote of the Board, unlike the Bylaws, which may be changed or amended with the approval of the General Membership. The dates in parenthesis indicate the month and year in which the policy was passed.

Awards

• An SVDA member who is leasing a horse is considered the owner for the purpose of showing and awards. The actual owner of the horse does not have to be a member of SVDA for the horse to be shown or to qualify for awards. (3/89)

• The show secretary’s signature of the SVDA annual achievement award application form is waived, providing a copy of the front page of that particular test for which the score is being submitted accompanies test scores submitted for consideration. (10/98)

Board of Directors • If a Board member misses more than three consecutive meetings, that member will be removed

and replaced by the Board. (4/93)

• Board approval is required for Board Member expenditures of $100.00 or greater. (1/10)

Fiscal Policy

• Dues shall be payable upon date of initial membership application and renewal, due on or after December first of each year. All members who have not paid their dues by March first shall be dropped from the membership roster. Upon payment of the annual dues, membership and privileges will be reinstated. Dues are to be paid to the Treasurer of the Association or the Membership Committee Chairman who will transfer such funds to the Treasurer of the Association. To coincide with USDF and VADA, annual dues cover the period from December 1 through November 30 of the current year. (1/12) Any new member joining between November first and December thirty-first is a member of the following year. (1/00)

o Membership Types: ▪ Senior Member ▪ Youth Member (Juniors and Young Riders 21 years of age and under) – ▪ Family or Farm Membership

• Surplus funds generated from the Wakefield show(s) donated to therapeutic riding programs shall be awarded to programs in southeastern Virginia. (8/98) The Wakefield show was cancelled after 2005 so this policy no long applies. (1/12)

• The Wrapping Paper Sale and Clinic is a fund -raising activity. (1/99) Clinic has not been relevant and therefore is deleted (1/12)

• The bank statements shall be mailed or e-reviewed (1/12) to the immediate past-president (or other designated board member who is non-signatory on the account) for review. After review, the bank statements shall be given to the treasurer for reconciliation and record keeping. (1/05)

• An “Agreed upon procedures” (10/16) review of financial records and associated books will be performed: (1/09)

o When a new treasurer is elected o A minimum of every 3 years o By an independent CPA o Anytime the board of directors feels a review is necessary (10/16) o Due to the expense, a full audit would only be performed if the Officers and Directors deem

necessary

• Budgets will be set and reviewed each year by the treasurer and the board. (1/12)

• The bylaws call for 2 $400 scholarships to be given per year, but if there are excess funds, the board may consider giving additional scholarship(s) on a year by year basis. (1/12)

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General Meeting Polices

• Meetings must be set at least one month in advance and the date published in the Newsletter. (6/96)

• Meetings must be set at least one month in advance and the date published electronically. (9/18)

• Meetings may also be held through teleconferencing and decisions may be made in-between meetings through a vote taken by email. Action taken in-between meetings should be recorded in the minutes of the previous meeting and the minutes reviewed at the next regularly scheduled meeting. (1/12)

• Notices on the SVDA website will constitute written notice to the membership. (1/12)

• Notices on the SVDA Facebook page or sent via electronic means will constitute written notice to the

membership. (9/18)

• Membership votes can be taken by email or through website voting with the results tabulated by the webmaster and reported to and recorded by the secretary. (1/12)

SVDA CLINIC POLICY 1/12

• Clinics should be scheduled only if there is a good possibility of filling them at a reasonable cost to our members. Generally, a cost of over $100/ride is difficult to fill (2011). Clinicians who charge a day rate regardless of the # of rides also require a large financial commitment on the part of SVDA and should be avoided. It should be an important consideration to avoid a financial loss to the club except for the $20-30 commitment per lesson that SVDA may contribute. (1/12)

• Clinics should be of benefit to the majority of club members, not a select few at one barn. (1/12)

• General rule for SVDA financial commitment should be $20-30 per lesson 2x per year. (1/12)

• All members should be allowed one ride per clinic until after the closing date. Then members can be accommodated for extra rides on a first come first serve basis. (1/12)

• Non-members riders can only be accommodated after the closing date and it will be at the full price. (1/12)

• Generally, SVDA sponsors 2 clinics per year with outside clinicians. (1/12)

• All efforts should be made to avoid favoritism of any local dressage trainers over another– local trainers should be used only if they are willing to offer SVDA a lower cost than is the normal, average going price in the local area. The “average” cost of a lesson in The Tidewater area is around $40-$60. (2011). The current board approved cap is $30.00 plus the cost of insurance of $5.00 per ride. (1/12)

• Generally, SVDA will use local and out of town clinicians who are USDF Silver medalists or above, or their European equivalent. (1/12)

• SVDA will carry insurance on all clinics – which costs approximately $5/ride (1/12)

• Out of town clinicians should do 1 day at one farm and one day at another, in 2 different geographic areas, to afford as many people as possible the opportunity to participate. (1/12)

• After the closing date – there is no refund for clinics for any reason whatsoever unless the spot can be filled from the clinic directors waiting list and failing that, the rider would be able to fill their own slot. (1/12)

• In order to be scheduled, the clinic director must have a completely filled-out application, payment in full and a current negative Coggins test. (1/12)

• No one will be allowed to ride without an ASTM certified helmet. (1/12)

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Sanctioned Shows • An SVDA Sanctioned Show is one that is not sponsored by the SVDA; however, the results will

be recognized by SVDA to count toward SVDA and VADA year-end awards. (3/89)

• Sanctioned shows must comply with USEF Dressage Show rules, including, but not limited to, the following: Equipment for horse and rider, use of only USEF approved judges, arena set up, proper scheduling. (3/89)

• Sanctioned shows should charge, at minimum, the same entry fee charged by SVDA’s schooling shows. (5/93)

• In order for a schooling show to be sanctioned, the date cannot conflict with SVDA shows or events (3/96) The sanctioned show subcommittee (President, VP, Show Chairmen) review and will approve sanctioned show dates if the rules are met. Any deviations from the rules must be reviewed and voted on by the entire board. (10/16) All applications must be received one month in advance of the show. (10/16) Shows can be sanctioned upon receipt of the $75.00 per show sanctioning fee. (1/19) No future shows will be sanctioned unless all previous fees are paid. (3/89)

• All SVDA members must be notified of the sanctioned show at least ten days before the scheduled show date. Notification may be published in the newsletter (3/89) on the website, Facebook, or in an email (1/12).

• The Sanctioned show must be within the SVDA region. (2/00)

• Members are responsible for submitting their own scores with the awards application to the Awards Chairman by the due date on the application in order to be eligible for End of Year Awards. (1/10)

• SVDA does not manage sanctioned shows and therefore does not have jurisdiction over complaints or issues that arise, all of which should be handled by the local show management. (10/14) Other than as stated above, SVDA does not take responsibility of liability for the events that occur at a Sanctioned Show. (12/16)

• Canceled Sanctioned show dates that are rescheduled must be reviewed by the Sanctioned Show Sub- committee and any deviations from the rules above must be reviewed by the entire board. A rescheduled Sanctioned Show will not need to pay a 2nd application fee.

Schooling Shows

• SVDA schooling shows will go by USEF rules regarding everything except formal dress – neat breeches, shirts with collars and sleeves and ½ chaps will be acceptable except in our Championship Finals Class at the Championship Show. Please be familiar with the USEF rules. (1/10)

• No one will be allowed to warm-up or compete without an ASTM approved helmet at any level (6/10)

• In general, schooling shows will not be held for longer than 9 hours, including lunch and breaks. (11/11)

• If a larger number of entries can be accommodated, the schooling show entries secretary will arrange for and in this order: a. Smaller arena for Intro level tests A, B & C and/or Training level - Tests 1-3. b. Second judge - $3.00 per ride plus current IRS allowance.

c. Second arena (1/99) d. Cancelation:

1) As a general rule, Schooling shows will not be cancelled (3/01) 2) SVDA Schooling shows are occasionally cancelled due to poor weather, including

previously wet weeks which can affect warm-up and parking. Every effort will be made to reschedule the show to another date at the same farm but that is not always possible. If a post-phoned show is rescheduled, previously scheduled riders will have 1st choice at re- entering the rescheduled show. Reasonable efforts will be made to contact riders from the original show, however it is the rider’s responsibility to contact the entry secretary to let them know that they do wish to ride. If a rider does not contact the entry secretary within 5 days of the new date, it will be presumed that they do not wish to ride, and the

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checks will be destroyed. New riders will only be scheduled if there is enough room in the schedule to accommodate them. (11/11)

Due to the large size of our schooling shows, each show has an AM & PM representative on site from our Board of Directors. They are in-charge of our SVDA rules and should be viewed as the head of “Show Management” during that time frame. You can ask their assistance about what our SVDA rules are. They will be able to inform you what equipment is or is not legal at schooling shows and the protocol for going around the ring (or inside at some shows). If you have questions, please seek them out and they will be able to assist you. The SVDA representative’s decision is final at the show and can only be reversed by a formal letter outlining the circumstances to the entire board of directors. If the SVDA board feels that a policy has been misinterpreted, a reversal could be made. (06/11)

Protecting the judge from the weather, i.e. making sure some sort of structure is available, is deemed to be the responsibility of the schooling show representative. (4/01)

SVDA Policy on Vendors at SVDA sponsored schooling shows and clinics. (7-14)

Any vendor who wants to provide products or services shall fill out a request form for submittal to the committee of the President, Vice-President and Schooling Show Chairman for approval. The request form should include date, show location, product or service being offered, etc. Any out of the ordinary vendor requests should be submitted to the entire board for discussion and vote. (10/14)

The facility owner should be notified and asked for approval. The President shall receive and process requests unless delegated to another board member.

• Assuming board approval, vendor will have to sign a contract and liability statement.

• There is no charge or donation expected to the club.

• The SVDA JR team and Ways and Means programs are exempt since they are raising funds for SVDA sponsored events

• Although SVDA may provide allow product or service vendors at SVDA schooling shows, the SVDA does not endorse, warrant, or guarantee the products or services offered by these vendors"

• Farm owners are allowed to set up garage or tack sales. However, anyone else will need to submit a form for approval.

SVDA CALENDER will be published and updated on the SVDA Website

www.southeastvirginiadressage.org

http://www.southeastvirginiadressage.org/


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Eligibility

SVDA Junior/Young Rider Programs

Available to any SVDA member who will turn 21 years of age or under during the current membership year.

When:

Region 1 Youth Championship Team

Typically, the 3rd weekend in July

Where: Typically at Morvan Park in Leesburg, VA What’s involved: The Junior/Young Rider Region 1 Team Championships are open to all USDF Region 1 members who turn 21 years or under in the competition year starting January 1 who would like to participate. SVDA membership provides a qualifying USDF affiliate membership.

Benefits of the SVDA sponsored team:

• You may be eligible for all or part of the costs of entries and stabling to be paid (depending on yearly fundraising)

• You may receive a team polo shirt and saddle pad, and possibly polo wraps (dependent on yearly fundraising)

• You get to have fun with the other members with decorations, costumes and team spirit

• You will stable with other participating SVDA members

• You will receive assistance and coaching at the competition and assistance with entries

• You will be eligible for other planned activities such as a low - cost clinics

• Scores can be counted towards schooling show year end awards

To participate as part of the SVDA team you must:

• Be a current SVDA member (go to www.southeastvirginiadressage.org for information)

• Participate in the fundraising

• Let the Youth/Junior Chair know of your interest as soon as possible (see intent form on website)

• Have at least 4 volunteer points for SVDA by July 1st – this is also a requirement for your year-end award eligibility.

• Be able to competently ride dressage Intro A & B tests or higher (through FEI)

• Stay in contact and affirm your participation with the SVDA Junior committee Chairman



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Youth Mentoring Program

Purpose:

The purpose of the SVDA Junior Mentor Program is to provide junior riders with a personal contact in SVDA that they can ask questions of, and receive guidance and support from, regarding the sport of dressage and SVDA.

Objective:

To encourage youth participation in the sport of dressage and in SVDA, with the intent of expanding the sport and promoting a lifelong dressage enthusiast.

Program Outline:

Junior riders will be assigned a member of SVDA who is willing to establish contact with the junior and help them in participating in the organization.

The mentor is not required to have any special skills except the willingness to extend a welcome to the junior member, assist them in finding answers to any questions that they may have, and to provide encouragement and support to the junior member in order to help make their experience with SVDA and enjoyable one.

The mentor’s participation would include but is not limited to an initial contact with the junior member welcoming them to SVDA and encouraging them to ask any questions that they may have of the mentor. If the mentor cannot answer the question, they will enlist the aid of a Board member or other knowledgeable person in finding an answer for the junior member. Mentors are encouraged to contact the junior periodically to see how they are doing, encourage them to participate in the SVDA activities, and ask if they have any questions.

Mentors should understand that some juniors may not have horse-knowledgeable parents, and the contact from the mentor may be helpful to them in understanding the workings of SVDA, as well as schooling and licensed shows. Some of the juniors would be happy just to see a familiar face at a show.

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SVDA Education Scholarship Program

PURPOSE: To encourage the continuing advancement in dressage of SVDA members and to encourage active participation and volunteering by SVDA members.

BUDGET: The Board of Directors has budgeted $800 per year, for two $400 grants to be awarded to two

different members of SVDA in April each year. (2/03) Members must meet the following qualifications: 1. Two full years of membership in SVDA prior to the April 1st deadline 2. A minimum of 20 hours of volunteer hours to benefit SVDA 3. Participations in an SVDA fundraising project. 4. According to our policies, if less than 2 scholarships are given out in 1 year, or there are additional

funds, the board may vote to give additional scholarships for one year only. (4/14)

ELIGIBLE EVENTS: 1. Clinics for training of the horse and rider combination 2. Clinics for training of the rider

*NOTE* the training of the horse that does not include the education of the SVDA member is not eligible for fund use. Instruction with the rider's regular local instructor is not allowed, nor is food, transportation or lodging.

REQUIREMENTS: Application form must be completed and received by the Scholarship Chairman before April 1st.

AWARDS: Two awards will be made to the eligible SVDA members on the basis of volunteer hours. The minimum of 20 volunteer hours performed during the past two years must be rendered to SVDA (sanctioned show service does NOT count), and the merit of educational plans will also be considered. A Board member is considered a volunteer for the purposes of scholarship eligibility (7/06).

VOTING: The Scholarship Chair will present all applications to the Officers and Board of Directors at the April Board meeting. The Board of Directors will vote by majority quorum by secret ballot to select the two winners. All applications will receive a letter from the Scholarship Chairman within two weeks from the date of that vote. Applicants not awarded a grant are eligible to apply again. Applicants may only receive one grant per year and must meet new requirements before applying again.

PAYMENT: Payment will be made directly from the SVDA Treasurer to the clinician or educational program management. When this is not possible, receipts must be presented to the SVDA Treasurer before final payment will be made to the SVDA scholarship recipient for reimbursement. The SVDA Treasurer has the final decision that the receipts presented are acceptable. Applicants who win the awards have one year to complete training with the award money. At the end of one year, any award money unused will revert to the SVDA treasury. Upon receipt of written notification, applicants may receive up to a ONE-YEAR extension of their Scholarship Funding. (1/2019)

Summary Report to be Provided: A written report on the event paid for by the SVDA grant will be sent to the newsletter Editor and the Scholarship Chairman by the last Monday of the month in which the training has taken place.

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Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Foundation Application (rev. December 2016)

I. Eligibility a. SVDA Foundation Awards will be based on a demonstrated financial need. The Applicant can request an amount but the Board will set the final award. Generally, awards will be between $50 and $200. b. SVDA is looking for applicants with a strong volunteer background and commitment to dressage and promotion of SVDA related activities. A minimum of 2 years membership and 20 hours volunteer credit during those two years is required. Applicants must be current SVDA members in good standing. (04/2014) c. SVDA Foundation Awards encourage applicants who would like to participate in opportunities not normally available to them.

II. Application Instructions Please include the following information in a typed document, not to exceed four pages total. At least 30 days prior to the event/training, please mail a hard copy to the Scholarship Chairperson.

III. Application Information – Questions you will need to answer in your submittal: Name: Street Address: City: State: _Zip Code: Phone Number(s): Home: Cell:

Email Address: Are you a Junior or Young Rider? (Yes or No) Are you a Professional or Amateur? Have you completed a minimum of 20 hours volunteer service to SVDA during the previous 2 years?

(Yes or No). If no, list dates and jobs performed. If no, list dates and jobs that you have signed up to volunteer for in the future. BE SPECIFIC.

Have you previously received a Foundation Fund Grant – if so what was the date and amount? (Yes or No) If accepted do you agree to write a brief review for the SVDA newsletter within 4 weeks of your award (if you don’t you will be a member not in good standing until complete. (Yes or No)

IV. Applicant Questionnaire (use a separate sheet if necessary) 1. What are your Long-term goals for your equestrian education?

2. What do you plan to use this scholarship for?

3. What is the expected result/benefit to SVDA if you receive a scholarship?

4. Attach a copy of a brief financial plan that details sources of funding and how you plan to use the foundation money. How much money are you requesting from the SVDA Foundation Fund? 5. In one page or less, tell the Foundation Committee why you should receive a foundation donation. Include ideas for giving back to the Fund and to the sport. Are you willing to participate in or organize clinics? Do you have other ideas for how you can give back so that others will benefit?

V. Follow-up Reporting You must submit a follow up report to the SVDA Foundation Chairperson for submission in the SVDA Newsletter so that SVDA may report to the membership how you benefitted from the financial support of the SVDA. (04/2014)

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SVDA Schooling Show Information

In order for the schooling show entry process to run as smoothly as possible, the entry procedures are as follows.

Please read this notice carefully and save it for future reference.

A current negative Coggins Report MUST be included or be on file for every horse entered in any SVDA Schooling Show,

Clinic, Demonstration, or whatever. A current Coggins may be uploaded onto the SVDA Website for a once a year

satisfaction of the Coggins requirement. See “Entries” below.

A generic entry form can be located on website or in the newsletter and may be duplicated. Please fill in the date and

location blanks on the form when you send in your entry.

A list of coming schooling shows will be printed in each newsletter and on the website and will include the opening

date, closing date and entry secretary for each show.

Opening date (first date your entry can be postmarked) will be two weeks before the closing date.

Closing date (last date your entry can be postmarked) will be the Monday thirteen days prior to the show. (If Monday

is a holiday, entries postmarked Tuesday will be accepted)

Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis by postmark. Members will be accepted before non-members

before the closing date but after the closing date non-members and members will accepted equally until the show is

full. Non-members must pay the non-membership fee.

Entries must be paid in full by the closing date of the schooling show; or the ride(s) cannot be scheduled. The late fee

of $5.00 per ride applies if the entry or entry fee is received after the closing date. The late fee also applies when

scratched rides are filled after the entry date. (3/96) Telephone entries are not accepted!

Ride times will be available the Wednesday - Friday before the show. The Entry Secretary may be phoned between

6:00 pm and 9:00 pm only. Please do not leave a message on the secretary's answering machine asking him or her to

call you back. Some, but not all, Entry Secretaries e-mail ride times. Please call if you have not received an e-mail by the

Friday prior to the show. When possible, ride times will be posted on the SVDA website.

Tests: Current USDF or FEI tests and WDAA tests will be utilized. Professionals may ride and be scored/ placed in

Intro. (4/13)

PLEASE NOTE: SVDA members who enter SVDA Schooling Shows for Year End Awards are required to complete eight

volunteer service hours, the first four of which must be done by July 1. Please see the “SVDA Volunteer Jobs Info”

Volunteer requirements for new members who join after the show season is in progress: extenuating circumstances

will be examined on an individual basis. (2/96)

Judges: The use of local USDF “L” certified graduates are acceptable for schooling shows as long as the USEF thirty day

rule applies; to paraphrase, one cannot ride for credit in front of a judge with whom one trained within the last thirty

days. (1/98)

Riders must be prepared to ride in a small arena for Introductory Level through Training 3. (2011)

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Refunds: Similar to the policy with USEF Licensed shows, after the closing dates –there are NO REFUNDS

regardless of the reason. Under extreme circumstances, a show entrant may write a letter to the SVDA

board for consideration for a refund, but this will be granted only under extreme and unusual

circumstances. Before the closing date, riders may scratch for any reason and their checks will be

destroyed. (2010)

Over filled shows: SVDA shows will generally only be scheduled for 9-hour days including lunch and break.

If shows are oversubscribed, in order to accommodate as many riders as possible: each rider will be limited

to 2 tests. Please indicate on your entry which will be the 2 tests that you prefer to ride. If you don’t

indicate which tests you want to ride, the SVDA entry secretary will choose the 2 highest level tests for you.

SVDA members will be given preference over non-members up to the closing date. After the closing date–

non-SVDA members will be accommodated on an equal basis with members on a first come, first serve

basis. (10/11)

SVDA Schooling shows are occasionally cancelled due to poor weather, including previously wet weeks which

can affect warm-up and parking. Every effort will be made to reschedule the show to another date at the

same farm but that is not always possible. If a postponed show is rescheduled, previously scheduled riders

will have first choice at re-entering the rescheduled show. Reasonable efforts will be made to contact

riders from the original show, however it is the rider’s responsibility to contact the entry secretary to let

them know that they do wish to ride. If a rider does not contact the entry secretary within 5 days of the

new date, it will be presumed that they do not wish to ride and the checks will be destroyed. New riders will

only be scheduled if there is enough room in the schedule to accommodate them. (2010)

When scheduling a show – entry secretaries are not responsible for fulfilling requests like “please schedule

all my rides near the person I am trailering with”. If you enter a show – be prepared to be there all day.

Occasionally we will try to accommodate people who have to go to work but that is not guaranteed. (2010)

We hope that the schooling show season is enjoyable for both you and your horse. Please contact the

Schooling Show Chair with comments or suggestions. Please call the Vice President to volunteer. Our

schooling shows are not possible without your help.

Entries

On entry forms, clearly print the name of the horse and rider. Please make sure your cell number and email

address are legible. Once a negative Coggins test is submitted, it is kept on file until the expiration date

(one year from the date on which the blood was drawn for the test, not the date on which the test was

read.) Check the expiration date of your Coggins test. If it expires during show season, plan to have it

redrawn three to four weeks early. The Coggins can be submitted to the Entry Secretary of the next

schooling show. Electronic copies of current Coggins test results will be kept by the SVDA Board.

Make sure the names of the horse and rider and the date the blood was drawn are legible. Also check the

spelling of your horse's name on the Coggins test paper. A horse must be shown under the name(s) listed

on the Coggins document. All the horse’s names are supposed to be on the Coggins. Coggins tests are filed

alphabetically by horse's show name.

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Entries must be paid in full by the closing date of the schooling show or the ride(s) cannot be scheduled.

The late fee of $5.00 per ride applies if the entry or entry fee is received after the closing date of the show.

Scratches

If you find you won't be able to participate in a show you've entered, you can withdraw from, or scratch, any

or all classes. Up to the Saturday before the show, call the Entry Secretary to scratch. The day of the show,

you can see the Show Secretary on the grounds, or call him/her prior to the show. The Show Secretary is

listed with the volunteers on the Schooling Show Information page of each newsletter. It is assumed that, if

you aren't at the show or don't show up at your ride time, you have scratched. If you are unable to ride

because your horse is ill or lame, the no-refund policy after the closing date as stated above is still in effect.

If possible, the Entry Secretary will attempt to fill scratched rides. This is his/her responsibility, not that of

the rider who withdrew. The Entry Secretary may keep a waiting list of competitors who made contact

after the closing date of the show. There is a late entry fee of five dollars ($5.00) assessed when a rider fills

a scratched ride. There is no refund for the original rider even if the ride times are filled.

Combined Training Dressage Tests

Some of our members have requested that we offer FEI Combined Training dressage tests at our schooling

shows. The Board has agreed this can be done. The rider will be responsible for enclosing a copy of the test

(for the Judge) and a USDF Test Score Sheet to the Entry Secretary with the entry. These tests will be

ridden Hors Concours, HC. The scores are for the riders' information only, and do not count toward ribbon

pinning nor toward year end awards.)

Western Dressage Division:

Effective 2012, SVDA embraced the new discipline of Western Dressage and included it in 2012 Year End

Awards. A two-year trial period in 2012 and 2013 was concluded and Western Dressage has been accepted

into the SVDA Schooling Shows and Awards Division.

WDAA rules will apply with the following exceptions. A rider is required to wear ASTM helmet at all SVDA functions

while mounted (2014). A maximum of 3 tests per horse can be ridden at SVDA schooling show.

1) All SVDA schooling shows will offer WD classes. (2/12)

2) SVDA will offer End of the Year Championship awards for 2 divisions of tests:

Basic Western Dressage and Primary Western Dressage. (2/12)

3) The Western Dressage Division will be allowed to participate in SVDA clinics. (2/12)

4) The SVDA will have a page on their website devoted to Western Dressage. (2/12)

5) WDAA rules and tests will be utilized on the following links. These are the only published WD rules at this time:

http://www.westerndressageassociation.org/western-dressage-rules-tests/



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6) The lowest level tests (equivalent to Introductory Test) can be ridden by professionals. (2013)

7) “Relaxed Attire” is permitted, ie: show attire is not required. Chaps, neckwear and long sleeved shirts are not

required but may be worn. Boots, long pants/trousers and helmets with attached harness are required. A short-

sleeved shirt with collar (polo or golf shirt) worn without neckwear is acceptable. (3/12)

8) Regardless of the attire that a rider chooses – an ASTM approved helmet MUST be worn at all times when

mounted, including in competition. (2/12)

9) All other SVDA rules cited in the by-laws and policies for competition, clinics, year-end awards and volunteerism

will apply to Western Dressage riders, member or non-members (2/12)

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SVDA Championship Schooling Show To participate in Championship Classes:

The horse/rider combination must meet the following qualifications:

1. Must be a SVDA member at the time the qualifying score is earned

2. Must obtain one qualifying score, which can be earned at a SVDA schooling show or a SVDA sanctioned

show. Other dressage schooling shows will not count.

3. Scores may be earned from December 1 – October schooling shows.

4. Riders who have qualified for the championship show will have priority in filling available slots at the show

5. Scores cannot be earned at a licensed shows – this championship is for SVDA schooling shows ONLY

6. Any horse competing in a Championship Final Class may only be ridden by the rider competing in the Championship class even

after the championship class is completed.

7. The cost of the Championship class will be higher than regular classes as larger ribbons and Championship and Reserve

Championship awards will be given. (1/15)

Minimum qualifying scores:

Rules for the Championship Class:

1. General SVDA schooling show rules apply

2. All tests must be ridden from memory

3. Proper turn-out is required as stated in USEF rules

4. Whips may not be carried in championship classes

*Note that non-championship classes will also be

offered at this show. Please mark your entry for

either Championship class or regular schooling

class.

TEST MINIMUM SCORE

INTRO B /WDAA Intro 3

TRAINING 2/ WDAA Basic 3

FIRST 2 / WDAA Level One 3

SECOND 2/ WDAA Level Two 3

THIRD level/WDAA Level 3 and above – can qualify with the

minimum score at ANY test of the appropriate Level

Musical Freestyle (Training – FEI)

62%

60%

60%

60%

59%

62%

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SVDA SCHOOLING SHOW PRIZE LIST

CLASS LIST

Organization Class Description Class #

USDF Dressage Tests: Dressage Sport Horse Breeding, age 2 and under

Dressage Sport Horse Breeding, age 3 and over

Introductory A IA

Introductory B IB

Introductory C IC

USEF Dressage Tests: Training 1 T1

Training 2 T2

Training 3 T3

First 1 F1

First 2 F2

First 3 F3

Second 1 S1

Second 2 S2

Second 3 S3

Third 1 TH1

Third 2 TH2

Third 3 TH3

Fourth 1 FO1

Fourth 2 FO2

Fourth 3 FO3

Dressage Equitation DE

Dressage Suitability DS

Walk-Trot-Lead-line ($10.00) WTL

Non-Compete Horse ($10.00) NC

In-Hand Classes ($10.00) (pilot 2019) IH

FEI Dressage Tests:

FEI Small Tour Prix St-Georges PSG

Intermediate I I-1

FEI Medium Tour Intermediate A I-A

Intermediate B I-B

FEI Large Tour Intermediate II I-II

Grand Prix GP

Grand Prix Special GPS

Musical Freestyles Select level MFS

Western Dressage Association

Western Dressage (Select WDA Test WD

Gaited Horse (Select Test) WH

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SVDA ENTRY INFORMATION: ** CLASS FEES **

Class Fees: $25.00 Each/SVDA Members | $30.00/NON-SVDA Members

Late Fee: $5.00 Per Class if Received AFTER Closing Date

CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES: Entrants MUST include a copy of their signed, qualifying test score

copy when entering the Championship Classes listed above.

ENTRY RULES:

Entries open one month prior to show date and close on Monday, two (2) weeks prior to the show. A late fee of $5.00 per class will apply if you enter after the closing date or if our signed entry is not received paid in full with a current Coggins test copy before the day of the show. (Late Fees: $25 per ride for SVDA Members, $30 per ride for non-members). A current negative Coggins copy is required with each entry. USEF Rules Apply! PLEASE NOTE: SVDA DOES NOT ALLOW ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF ANY KIND ON THE SHOW PREMISES

SVDA Helmet Policy: All riders, youth and adults, must wear a properly fitting equestrian helmet meeting or surpassing current applicable ASTM/SEI (American Society for Testing and Materials/Safety Equipment Institute) standards with chin strap secured while mounted at any time/anywhere on the competition/event grounds. Participants who do not adhere to this policy will be required to dismount until appropriate headgear is obtained. Upon any continued non-compliance with the helmet policy, the rider will be disqualified from the competition and will forfeit all entry fees.

RETURNED CHECK NOTIFICATION: The current bank rate charge will apply to a RETURNED check for ANY reason. SVDA Treasurer will contact member to arrange payment. If payment is not made within thirty (30) days, the member will be suspended with all rights and privileges revoked until payment is made. Suspended members WILL NOT receive credit for scores earned while on suspension and will NOT be eligible for year-end awards.

MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING: Definition: “Member in good standing” shall mean a member who has paid the

annual dues, submitted all required forms for membership, and is not delinquent in any amounts owed to the SVDA for any clinic, show, or other event. Only members in good standing may participate in organization activities, including but not limited to clinics, shows, volunteer hours, meetings, year-end awards, and events. All applications or requests for participating in such events shall not be processed until the person is a member in good standing. If a check is not deposited by SVDA until after a show, and if the check does not clear due to insufficient funds, then any scores earned at that show shall not count towards year end awards, high score awards, or any other SVDA activity, unless the owed funds and any returned check fees are made good within 5 business days of an email. The date at which a member shall be considered not in good standing shall be retroactive to the date the insufficient funds check was received by SVDA. This policy is not applicable to sanctioned shows where payment is tendered to a group other than SVDA.

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SVDA Volunteer Jobs Information The following is a list of volunteer positions needed at each schooling show. If you don’t show, helping out at a schooling show is lots of fun and lets you observe other horses and riders. If you do show, remember that eight volunteer hours, four of which must be completed by July 1, are needed to qualify for SVDA Year- End Awards. Either the rider, parent, horse owner, (or if you can talk them into it,) the horse can fulfill the volunteer requirement. To volunteer at schooling shows or other SVDA functions, contact the SVDA Vice President. (See Board Members for email)

When volunteering for a schooling show, we cannot be responsible for scheduling your ride separate from your volunteer work. It is recommended that you fulfill your volunteer work at a show in which you are not competing.

Entry Secretary (8 hours):

• Picks up the schooling show box with all the tests and supplies.

• Receives the entries for the show through the mail.

• Assigns numbers to each horse/rider combination.

• Organizes the entry forms.

• Insures that the forms are complete with signature, Coggins Test, membership, and entry fee.

• Schedules the show according to the guidelines which can be found in the schooling show box (i.e., tries to space rides at least 50 minutes apart, uses the time schedules for how long each ride should be, etc.)

• Types up the show program in the required format. Makes up the SVDA packet for the show, with copies of the test for each ride with the name and number of the rider.

• Lists the cleared entries (the complete entries) on one sheet of paper and places the numbers for the cleared entries in the Cleared envelope.

• Lists the uncleared entries (those with something missing or incorrect) on another sheet of paper and places the uncleared numbers in the uncleared envelope.

• Contacts those riders with uncleared numbers and explain to them what is missing so they may clear their numbers at the show.

• Is available (or have someone in family available) beginning on Wednesday before the show from 6 to 9 PM so that the riders may call for their times.

• Delivers the schooling show box and supplies to the Show Secretary.

• This can be a very involved & time-consuming job. We ask for people without experience to work with an experienced scheduler before attempting to do one by themselves. (2/14)

Show Secretary (AM and PM, 4 hours each):

• Receives the schooling show box from the entry secretary.

• Posts a copy of the show schedule in a prominent place.

• Hands out the cleared numbers.

• Collects the required items from the riders with uncleared numbers before handing out their numbers.

• Collects the tests from the Runner.

• Scores the tests.

• Once a class is complete, determines the placings for the class.

• Writes the scores and percentages on the Secretary's copy of the schedule.

• Places the ribbons with the tests on the table for pick up by the riders.

• Copies the scores onto the posted schedule.

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Scribe (AM and PM, 4 hours each):

• Sits with the judge and writes down the comments and scores for each movement in the ride.

Abbreviations and symbols may be used to transcribe the judge’s comments.

• Tests must be marked in blue or black ink.

• Makes sure that the judge signs each test.

Runner (AM and PM, 4 hours each):

• Runners pick up the tests after every few rides from the scribe and take them to the show secretary

to be scored.

• When a show has only one ring, this job may be combined with the ring steward.

Ring Steward (AM and PM, 4 hours each):

• Monitor the warm-up area for safety of riders and horses. Horses must be lunged in an area that is

separate from horses being ridden.

• K eeps the show running on time.

• Monitors the show ring and the warm up ring and advises riders if the show is running early or late,

and when their ride is coming up.

• The Ring Steward is responsible for having the next ride at the gate as soon as the previous ride is

completed.

Hospitality (8 hours):

• This volunteer position hosts the Judge at their home on the night before the show, providing

dinner and breakfast the next morning.

• This volunteer also makes sure that the Judge has directions to the show grounds and arrives on

time; however, neither you nor an immediate family member can ride at the show.

Lunches and Snacks (3 hours) (2/03):

• Bring lunches and snacks for the Judge and Show Secretaries.

• This job can be done only once a year to count towards year-end awards.

Ring Set Up (4 volunteers per show, 3 hours each) (2/03):

• Four volunteers set up the ring the evening before the show.

• With the two set up tools, it takes about 45 minutes if the ground is not too hard.

• This is usually coordinated by someone with experience in ring set up.

Ring Take Down (3 to 4 volunteers per show, 1 hour each) (1/05):

• At the end of the show, it takes less than 30 minutes to take down the ring and store it neatly back

into the containers so that it is ready for the next show.

• SVDA items to be taken down will be itemized on the volunteer list for each show.

Ring Transportation

• The “To” transportation consists of picking up the ring at Silverleaf Farm in Suffolk (2014) and

transporting it to the show grounds the Saturday prior to the show. (3 hours) 01/2019

• The “From” transportation collects the ring after the show is completed and transports it back to

Silverleaf Farm (3 hours) 01/2019

• Ring Storage (8 hours) 01/2019

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Farm Donation for Show (8 hours)

Assisting Newsletter Production (2 hours)

Farm Donation for Clinic/Demonstration (8 hours)

Demonstration Riding (2 hours) 01/2019

Show Box Organization (Hours at the discretion of the Volunteer coordinator)

Membership Manual - annual updating (Hours at the discretion of the Board)

Volunteer Hours are IMPORTANT:

In order to qualify for year-end awards, you must have eight volunteer hours for the year - four of which

must be earned prior to July 1. Volunteer requirements for new members who join after the show season is

in progress: extenuating circumstances will be examined on an individual basis. (2/96) A minimum of twenty

volunteer hours is needed to qualify for the SVDA annual scholarship of $400. SVDA does not acknowledge

volunteer service from sanctioned shows towards year-end awards. (4/00)

After the 8-hour minimum requirement is fulfilled, (4 hours prior to July 1), the participant is eligible for a

$5.00 voucher for every 4 hours of additional volunteer time given. This voucher can be used for discounts

on schooling entries. These vouchers may be transferred to family members and owner’s horses. (1/05)

A list of volunteers and points earned will be published in the Half-Halt newsletter.

If a show is canceled because of bad weather, generally pre-signed up volunteers will be awarded ½ of the

credit.

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SVDA Licensed Show Prize List There are currently no scheduled licensed shows

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SVDA Sanctioned Shows (rev. January 2019)

These shows are Sanctioned by SVDA, which means the scores can be used for SVDA Year End Awards.

TWO of the SIX Tests submitted for End of Year Ribbon Awards MUST be from SVDA Schooling Shows. Up to FOUR of the SIX Tests may by from SVDA Sanctioned Shows.

Sanctioned Shows are managed by individual facilities or groups. The fee to hold a SVDA Sanctioned Show

is $75 made payable to SVDA. Upon approval, a SVDA Representative will notify the facility that the

sanctioning has been approved.

Please contact these shows for more information. A list of Sanctioned Shows is posted on the SVDA Website, southeastvirginiadressage.org.

SVDA holds the right to refuse any sanctioned show application. Sanctioned Show Rules: Applicant agrees to following: 1. Schooling Shows will follow USEF/USDF show rules and guidelines

2. All riders are required to abide by SVDA Helmet Policy*

3. Schooling Show boxes are available on loan from SVDA. All materials and equipment will be properly cared for and returned in the same condition. Copies of tests must be replaced if used, pens, calculator tape, numbers and other miscellaneous items will also be refurbished before return to SVDA

4. Ride times will be forwarded to SVDA Webmaster at least 5 days prior to show date

5. Organizer will provide copy of show entry/Prize List form to SVDA Webmaster for posting to SVDA Website

6. Show organizer is responsible for notifying participants of cancellations, schedule changes or otherwise. SVDA Webmaster will post changes to schedule or cancellations within 24 hours of receipt of notice

*SVDA Helmet Policy: All riders, youth and adults, must wear a properly fitting equestrian helmet meeting or surpassing current applicable ASTM/SEI (American Society for Testing and Materials/Safety Equipment Institute) standards with chin strap secured while mounted at any time/anywhere on the competition/event grounds. Participants who do not adhere to this policy will be required to dismount until appropriate headgear is obtained. Upon any continued non‐compliance with the helmet policy, the rider will be disqualified from the competition and will forfeit all entry fees.

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2018 SVDA YEAR END AWARDS PROGRAM

INTRODUCTION

Awards Deadline for 2018 is December 1, 2018 – awards forms must be RECEIVED (not postmarked) by the Awards Chair. The SVDA award year will be from December 1 to November 30. Awards will be presented at the SVDA Awards Banquet.

Table of Contents:

A. General Eligibility Requirements for SVDA Awards

B. Schooling Show Ribbon Awards

C. Licensed Show Ribbon Awards

D. Medal Awards

E. Achievement Awards

F. Special Awards

1. F1 Captain Andrew DeSzinay Junior/Young Rider HIGH POINT Award

2. F2 SVDA AA Schooling HIGH POINT Award

3. F3 Silverleaf Open Schooling HIGH POINT Award

4. F4 SVDA AA Licensed HIGH POINT Award

5. F5 Silverleaf Licensed Open HIGH POINT Award

6. F6 Maple Crest Haflinger HIGH POINT Award

7. F7 Silverleaf Jr/YR Thoroughbred HIGH AVERAGE Award

8. F8 Sanctuary Farm Western Dressage HIGH POINT Award

9. F9 Sanctuary Farm Pony Dressage HIGH POINT Award

10. F10 Liberty Arabians, Ltd. Arabian/Half-Arabian HIGH AVERAGE Award

11. F11 Black Dog Farm Draft/ Draft Cross HIGH AVERAGE Award

12. F12 SVDA Steel Magnolia Award

13. F13 SVDA Memorable Moments Award

14. F14 USDF Special Recognition

15. F15 Bred in Southeast Virginia Award

16. F16 Cherokee Night Prowler Silver Whiskers HIGH AVERAGE Award

17. F17 Seahorse Run Award

18. F18 Perseverance Award

19. F19 Absolut Charm Award

20. F20 Overcoming Adversity Award

G. Voted by SVDA Membership Special Awards

1. Excellence in Sportsmanship Award

2. Most Improved Rider Award

H. Voted by SVDA Board Special Award -Bob Snyder Award for Volunteer of the Year

I. Mailing Address

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A. General Eligibility Requirements for SVDA Awards – Riders must apply for each award with a separate application 1. The rider must be a member of SVDA in good standing at the time of ride. (2014) Owner is not required

to be a member of SVDA (1/14).

2. An SVDA member who is leasing a horse is considered the owner for the purpose of showing and awards. The actual owner of the horse does not have to be a member of SVDA for the horse to be shown or to qualify for awards.

3. Individuals are eligible as Juniors until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 18. Individuals are eligible as Young Riders from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 16 until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 21. Competitors shall compete as Adults from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 22. (DR119.3 USEF Rule Book, 2010)

4. Divisions will be split into Open, AA and Junior/Young Rider if there are 2 or more IN THE DIVISION. (1/14). Vintage Awards will no longer be offered. (2/13). Depending on the number of applications, (2 or more per division) Open, Adult Amateur (AA) and Junior/Young Rider may be put in the same division. 2014 – See below B.7 and C.5.

5. Riders must volunteer at least 8 hours of service to SVDA during the award year. The first 4 hours of service must be completed by July 1.

6. Copies of Schooling Show and SVDA Sanctioned Schooling Show test scores must be submitted to the Awards Chair by the December submittal date to be eligible for awards. See specific awards for details. The copy is the front of the completed test, which must include the name of the competition, name of test, date, judge, judge’s signature, score, etc. If the judge’s signature is not on the front, the rider must also provide a copy of the section that includes the signature. The applicant will be required to average their scores which will be checked for accuracy by the Awards Chair.

7. Copies of Licensed Show test scores must be submitted to the Awards Chair by the December submittal date to be eligible for Licensed Show awards. See specific awards for details. The copy is the front of the completed test, which must include the name of the competition, name of test, date, judge, judge’s signature, score, etc. If the judge’s signature is not on the front, the rider must also provide a copy of the section that includes the signature. A copy of a USDF Internet Printout of a Licensed Test score is also acceptable. The applicant will be required to average their scores which will be checked for accuracy by the Awards Chair.

8. It is the position of the Board of Directors of SVDA that specialty show scores (i.e. Quarter Horse, Morgan, and Arab shows) are not considered for tabulation in the SVDA year end awards. However, SVDA members participating in open dressage classes at a show advertised in the regional USDF Omnibus who have questions about acceptance of their scores may submit information to the Board of Directors for clarification. Consideration of score eligibility will be based on the show’s prize list, the list of classes, the Omnibus ad, and the USDF and USEF show numbers.

SVDA Awards

Divisions: Jr/Yr = Junior and Young Rider

AA = Adult Amateur Riders Open = Professional Riders

(Divisions may be combined if there are not enough eligible riders)

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B. SVDA Schooling Show Ribbon Awards

Qualifications Divisions Levels Awards

8 hours volunteer credit (4 by July 1) 6 rides in a level

2 of the 6 rides

must be in the

highest test in a

level to qualify for

Champion or

Reserve Champion

2 of the 6 rides MUST be from SVDA Schooling Shows (01/2019)

3 Rides in a level for

Musical Freestyle

(MFS) and Small and

Large Tour Dressage

Open

Professional

Adult

Amateu

r (AA)

Junior/Young

Rider

*Western Dressage and Gaited Dressage

*Introductory Level

Dressage

*Training Level Dressage

*First Level Dressage

*Second Level Dressage

*Third Level Dressage

*Fourth Level Dressage

*Small Tour Dressage

(PSG & Intermediate 1)

*Medium Tour

Dressage (Intermediate

A & B)

*Large Tour Dressage

(Intermediate 2, GP,

GPS & GP

*FEI Other Dressage

(including FEI Jr,FEI Yr,

FEI Pony)

*FEI Young Horse

* Musical Freestyle

National Level (Training to

Fourth) (Jr/Yr,AA, & Open

grouped together)

* Musical Freestyle FEI

Levels (Jr/Yr, AA, & Open

Grouped together)

First to Sixth place

ribbons in each division

providing there are two

or more participants in

a division.

Divisions will be

combined with AA and

Open if there are less

than two eligible

participants.

Special award for

Champion and Reserve

Champion as funding

permits

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C. SVDA Licensed Show Ribbon Awards Qualifications Divisions Levels Awards

8 hours volunteer credit (4 by July 1)

3 rides in a level

1 of the 3 rides must be in the highest test in a level to qualify for Champion or Reserve Champion

Open Professional Adult Amateur (AA) Junior/Young Rider

*Introductory Level Dressage *Training Level Dressage





*Small Tour Dressage (PSG & Intermediate 1) *Medium Tour Dressage

(Intermediate A & B)

*Large Tour Dressage (Intermediate 2, GP, GPS & GP

*FEI Other Dressage (including FEI Jr,FEI Yr, FEI Pony) *FEI Young Horse

* Musical Freestyle National Level (Training to Fourth) (Jr/Yr,AA, & Open grouped together) * Musical Freestyle FEI Levels (Jr/Yr, AA, & Open Grouped together)

First to Sixth place ribbons in each division providing there are two or more participants in a division. Divisions will be combined if there are less than two eligible participants in a division.

Special award for Champion and Reserve Champion as funding permits

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D. Medal Awards

Qualifications Divisions Levels Awards

8 hours volunteer credit (4 by July 1) for each year submitting scores for the Medal Award

Rider only award

THIS IS A

ONE TIME

ONLY

award

4 tests - 60% or

higher

4 different judges

2 tests must

be from

licensed

shows

Scores are

cumulative and

need not be earned

in one year

Not Separated by Division






Bronze Award –

Training Level

and/or First Level

Silver Award –

Second and/or

Third Level

Gold Award –

Fourth Level

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E. Achievement Awards Qualifications Divisions Levels Award


Same Horse and Rider Award

2 different schooling or

licensed shows

4 tests :

*Training level 1 & 2: four scores

of 60% or better

*Training level 3: four scores of

60% or better

*First level 1 & 2: four scores of

60% or better

*First level 3: four scores of 60 %

or better

*Second level: four scores of 58%

or better

*Third level: four scores of 58%

or better

*Fourth level: four scores of 58%

or better

*FEI level: four scores of 58% or

better

Not

Separate

d by

Division

*Introductory Level

Dressage









(Intermediate 2,

Intermediate A,

Intermediate B, GP, GPS &

U-25GP)

*FEI Other Dressage

(including FEI Jr, FEI Yr,

FEI Pony)

Certificate of

Achievemen

t and a

Certificate

for a free

class in a

SVDA

schooling

show.

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F. SPECIAL AWARDS

F1. Captain Andrew DeSzinay Junior/Young Rider HIGH POINT Award

Qualifications Divisions Levels Award


Junior or Young Rider only

Highest SINGLE SCORE at

Training Level or higher

Licensed OR Schooling

Junior/Young

Rider (Jr/Yr)









(Intermediate 2,

Intermediate A,

Intermediate B, GP, GPS

&U-25 GP)

*FEI Other Dressage


FEI Pony)

Certificate

and Award

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F2. SVDA AA Schooling HIGH POINT Award


8 hours volunteer

credit (4 by July 1)

Highest SINGLE SCORE

from Training Level or

higher at Schooling

Show

Adult Amateur

(AA)










(Intermediate 2,

Intermediate A,


U-25 GP)

*FEI Other Dressage


FEI Pony)

Certificate

and Award

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F3. Silverleaf Open Schooling HIGH POINT Award


8 hours volunteer




higher at Schooling

Show

Open Professional

Sponsored by Kathy & Mike Rowse










(Intermediate 2,

Intermediate A,


& U-25 GP)

*FEI Other Dressage


FEI Pony)

Certificate

and Award

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F4. SVDA AA Licensed HIGH POINT Award


8 hours volunteer




higher USEF Licensed

Show

Adult Amateur

(AA)










(Intermediate 2,

Intermediate A,


U-25 GP)

*FEI Other Dressage


FEI Pony)

Certificate

and Award

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F5. Silverleaf Open Licensed HIGH POINT Award


8 hours volunteer




higher USEF Licensed

Show

Open Professional











(Intermediate 2,

Intermediate A,


& U-25 GP

*FEI Other Dressage


FEI Pony)

Certificate

and Award

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F6. Maple Crest Haflinger HIGH POINT Award





higher USEF Schooling

or Licensed Show or

USEF Western

Dressage from Basic

Level and up.

Submit proof of breed

Open Professional

Adult Amateur (AA)

Junior/Young Rider

Sponsored by Karen Bernard

• USEF Training Level Dressage and up

OR

• Western Dressage Basic Level and up

Certificate and Award

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F7. Silverleaf Farm JR/YR Thoroughbred HIGH AVERAGE Award



Highest average of three

scores for a Junior/Young

Rider on a TB from any level

or combination of levels,

SVDA Schooling, Sanctioned

Schooling or Licensed Show

Must submit papers for

proof of breed -TB or Jockey

Club

Junior/Young

Rider







*Small Tour Dressage (PSG & Intermediate 1)

*Large Tour Dressage (Intermediate 2, Intermediate A, Intermediate B, GP, GPS & U-25 GP)

*FEI Other Dressage (including FEI Jr, FEI Yr, FEI Pony)

Certificate

and Award

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F8. Sanctuary Farm Western Dressage HIGH POINT Award



Highest SINGLE SCORE at a

SVDA Schooling or SVDA

Sanctioned Schooling Show in

USEF Western Dressage

Open

Professional

Adult Amateur

(AA)

Junior/Young

Rider

Sponsored by Janice Mumford

Introductory Level

and up

MFS excluded

Certificate

and Award

F9. Sanctuary Farm Pony Dressage HIGH POINT Award



Highest SINGLE SCORE at a

SVDA Schooling, SVDA

Sanctioned Schooling Show, or

USDF Licensed Show for a

PONY.

Pony must measure 14.2 hands

or under. Verification must be

provided. One of the following is

acceptable: Robyn Nunnally

(signed letter), veterinarian

certificate, or copy of USEF Pony

Card

Open Professional

Adult Amateur

(AA)

Junior/Young

Rider

Sponsored by

Janice Mumford

Introductory Level

and up

MFS excluded

Certificate

and

award

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F10. Liberty Arabians, LTD. Arabian and Half-Arabian HIGH AVERAGE Award

for Licensed Shows



Open Licensed

USDF/ USEF

Shows only

Average of any three licensed show tests

Open Professional

Adult Amateur (AA)

Junior/Young Rider

Sponsored by Mary & Bob Rombs







*Small Tour Dressage (PSG

& Intermediate 1)


(Intermediate 2,

Intermediate A,


& U-25 GP

*FEI Other Dressage


FEI Pony)

Certificate

and Award

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F11. Black Dog Farm Draft/Draft Cross HIGH AVERAGE Award



Any Draft, ¾ Draft, and ½ Draft breeds, including Gypsy Vanner Draft, and all draft breeds listed with DCBOA. One exception is the Haflinger breed which has a special sponsored breed award in SVDA. Proof of breeding must be submitted. A picture of the horse WITH one of the following: A SIGNED letter from Trainer, OR Breeder, OR veterinarian, OR DCBOA papers.

Four scores from Schooling, Sanctioned Schooling, and or Licensed Shows. Levels may be mixed.

Open Professional

Adult Amateur (AA)

Junior/Young Rider

Sponsored by Sarah Miller

Any USEF Dressage levels from Training on up. Levels may be mixed

Certificate and Award

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F12. Steel Magnolia Award

Qualifications Divisions Selection Award


Senior Citizen (55 or older)

Once only. This is a SVDA

Lifetime Award

Nominated by any SVDA

member - Application

letter required

Significant service to SVDA,

VADA and/or USDF plus:

Dedication to the Equine Community, Horseback Riding, Diamond rider (age of rider + horse = 75+), Centennial rider (age of rider + horse = 100+), Involvement in Music, Involvement in the Arts, Community Volunteer Service, Equine Volunteer Service, and Fund Raising.

Junior/Young Riders cannot qualify

Selected by the SVDA President, three most recent and available Steel Magnolia recipients, and any other SM recipients on the SVDA Board

Certificate, Silver Magnolia necklace, and Name on Perpetual Plaque

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F13. Memorable Moments Award

Qualifications Divisions Award


Any Member of SVDA

Complete application:

Please attach evidence, either

by anecdote, description, photo,

video or other means, of some

special moment a member

would like to share with the

SVDA concerning experiences

this past show year. Any

serious, comedic, amusing,

lovely, miraculous, sobering,

tear- jerking, fun, spectacular or

other special moment is

welcome.

Limit of 125 words


Memorable Moments Award

(M&Ms) and Recognition at

End of Year Awards Banquet

in program, in newsletter OR

announced as time permits

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F14. USDF Special Recognition Award



One time only

SVDA member who has met (in the current award year) the USDF requirements for USDF Bronze, Silver or Gold Medal OR

USDF Bronze, Silver or Gold Freestyle Bar Awards chair must be notified by Awards deadline

USDF requirements met

– see USDF Awards

Manual

Ribbon

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F15. Bred in Southeast Virginia HIGH AVERAGE Award



Horse must have been bred in southeastern Virginia (as defined in the VADA Purplebook): Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, Gloucester, Isle of Wright.

A copy of the registration papers or other documentation to this effect must be included with the award form. (“Bred” means the mare owner or stallion owner lives in SE Virginia)

Copies of 3 scores at schooling shows, licensed shows, or a combination of those.


Certificate & Ribbon

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F16. Cherokee Night Prowler Silver Whiskers HIGH AVERAGE Award


8 hours volunteer credit (collectively if more than one rider submits scores) (4 by July 1)

Horse must be 20 years of age or older when submitted tests are ridden.

Owner or Rider must be SVDA member.

3 test scores (schooling and/or licensed) from any test level from Intro to FEI and including Eventing, Western Dressage, and Gaited tests.

Tests can be multiple levels and multiple riders from the current award year.

This award is to honor the senior horse.


Sponsored by Cathy Couch

Horse’s name on Perpetual Plaque; certificate and recognition at End of Year Awards Banquet

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F17. Seahorse Run Award “Pure Fun” High Average



Owner or Rider must be SVDA member. Grade HORSE/PONY, NOT PUREBRED

3 test scores (schooling, sanctioned, and/or licensed) (any combination) USEF/USDF Training Level Dressage and up OR Western Dressage Basic Level and up OR Pony Division (Pony and Jr/YR only) Introductory Level and up

AA O Jr/YR Sponsored by Laura Gladden and Seahorse Run Farm

Neck Ribbon and a prize item

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F18. Perseverance Award



Owner or Rider must be SVDA member. Same horse/rider combination

Dressage

Western Dressage

Second level or higher

SVDA schooling/sanctioned shows and/or

Licensed shows

MUST have at least a 2% increase in

scores within that level.

AA O

Jr/YR

Sponsored by Cookie Parsons

Multiple awards

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F19. Absolute Charm “The Little Thoroughbred that couldn’t” Award



Owner or Rider must be SVDA member. Horse must be a full Thoroughbred. Breed verification required. Same rider and horse will complete three (3)

Schooling, Sanctioned Schooling, or Licensed

Show tests, or a combination of Schooling and

Licensed show scores

All levels may apply but the submitted scores

must be from the same level.

AA O

Sponsored by Lorna Parsons

Top three contenders will receive an award Awards vary

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F20. Overcoming Adversity Award



Owner or Rider must be SVDA member. Two rides from same level and same test in the show year with the greatest % increase in score. (lower score earned first, then higher score) All SVDA Schooling, Sanctioned Schooling, and Licensed Shows.

USEF Dressage Tests Intro and up Western Dressage Intro to Level Four

.

AA Jr/ YR Open Sponsored by Lisa Darden and LBD Farm

Three awards will be given. *Schooling Dressage *Western Dressage *Licensed Dressage Awards will vary

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G. VOTED BY MEMBERSHIP – Two awards



Excellence in Sportsmanship Award

Most Improved Rider Award

Not

Separated

by Division

Certificate, Award, and

Recognition at End of Year

Awards Banquet

H. VOTED BY BOARD – One Award



Bob Snyder Award for the Volunteer of the

Year

Not

Separated

by Division

Certificate, Award, Check for

$150.00 and Recognition at

End of Year Awards Banquet

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G. Mailing Address Awards Applications with copies of Schooling, Sanctioned Schooling, and Licensed Show test scores must be submitted to the Awards Chairperson by the December deadline to be eligible for Awards. The copy is the front of the completed test, which must include the name of the competition, name of test, date, Judge, Judge’s signature, score, etc. If the Judge’s signature is not on the front, the rider must also provide a copy of the section that includes the signature.

Eight hours of volunteer service (four of which must be completed by July 1) are required to qualify for all SVDA Year End Awards.

Please mail to:

SVDA Awards Chair – address

posted on applications

To confirm RECEIPT of Applications with test copies, please send an email request Awards Chair.

Awards Deadline is December 1 of the current show year: Application forms must be RECEIVED (not postmarked) by

the Awards Chair by December 1of the current show year.

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SVDA

FORMS

and

APPLICATIONS

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Form A1 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Southeast Virginia Dressage Association (SVDA) Membership Form (rev. 7/2018)

Southeast Virginia Dressage Association is a chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association (VADA). VADA is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of USDF, and its members are automatically USDF Group Members.

*SVDA Membership Includes: Membership Card SVDA Newsletter VADA Membership

USDF Affiliation End of Year Awards eligibility* Schooling Show/clinics reduced fees

USDF Magazine (Primary only)

*SVDA Annual Awards Eligibility:

Rider must be a member of SVDA and in good standing at the time of the ride used for End of Year Awards. Riders must volunteer at least TWO (4 hours) units of service for SVDA schooling shows during the show year, the first unit (4 hours) must be completed July 1 of the show year.

Award Year: December 1 – November 30

Membership Year: January 1 – December 31 (New members joining after Dec 1 are entitled to the following year’s membership.)

*Membership Fees Check One:

Member Type Fee NOTE additional fee for use of PAYPAL

Senior Member (Individual) (Primary) Check: $50.00 PayPal: $52.00

Junior Member (18 Years and Under) (Individual)

Check: $40.00 PayPal: $42.00 Junior Member Birth Date:

Family Membership (Primary plus maximum of 3 Supportive)

Check: $50.00 ($52.00 PayPal) for the Primary Member plus Check: $30.00 ($32.00 PayPal) for each additional Supportive Family Member (maximum 3 Supportive members)

Farm Membership* (Primary plus maximum of 3 Supportive)

Check: $50.00 ($52.00 PayPal) for the Primary Member plus Check: $30.00 ($32.00 PayPal) for each additional Supportive Farm Member (maximum 3 Supportive members)

*Farm Members must belong to the same barn: owners, managers, boarders and/or regular riders who work/ride at the

same facility. A large family/farm may have more than one Family/Farm Membership.

**Please read next page**

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1. Assumption of Risk and Waiver: Participant understands and accepts the intrinsic risks of engaging in Equine Activities (as defined below), while mounted or unmounted, as well as merely being near a horse, mule, or pony (collectively “equine”), include, but are in no way limited to: (i) The propensity of equines to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm, or death to persons on or around them (i.e. jump, run, kick, buck, bolt, spin, rear up, strike, bite, etc.); (ii) the unpredictability of an equine's reaction to such things as sounds (i.e. machinery, equipment, doors opening and closing, rain, ice, snow, wind, thunder, voices, animals, fireworks, guns, motors, etc.), sudden movement, and unfamiliar objects (jumps, poles, cones, flowers, flags, golf carts, mini-bikes, water, banks, rocks, etc., and training devices such as whips, bats, spurs, etc.), persons, or other animals (i.e. loose or contained dogs, chickens, birds, deer, etc); (iii) certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions; (iv) collisions with other animals or objects; (v) the potential of a participant acting in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the Participant or others, such as failing to maintain control over the equine, or not acting within the participant’s ability; and (vi) the possibility that riding and training tack and equipment may contribute to or cause injury to Participant. Participant agrees that engaging in Equine Activities under this Agreement includes, but is in no way limited to, those defined in the Virginia Equine Activity Liability Statute, as well as riding one’s own equine or another’s owned equine, petting, leading, feeding, watering, bathing, watching, transporting, and otherwise interacting with or merely being in the vicinity of equines (“Equine Activities”). Participant understands the injuries, death, loss (both personal and property), and property damage that may result from the accepted risks of engaging in Equine Activities or just being near an equine, that equines are powerful and have the potential to be dangerous, even without warning, and that the risks listed in this Agreement are just a sampling and Participant is not relying on Released Parties (as defined below) to list all possible equine-related risks. Participant acknowledges understanding the USEF Rules about protective equipment, understands that he/she is entitled to wear protective equipment without penalty, and acknowledges that he/she is strongly encouraged to do so while warning that no protective equipment can guard against all injuries. Participant therefore agrees, on his/her own behalf and on behalf of his/her minor Participant, that he/she understands and agrees to assume the risks and dangers intrinsic in Equine Activities, agrees to inspect and remain responsible for the condition and proper adjustment of Participant’s tack and equipment, agrees to at all times to be responsible for Participant’s personal safety, remain financially responsible for Participant’s medical expenses, and waives Participant’s right to any claims arising from participation in or observation of any Equine Activities, riding a horse belonging to Participant or someone else, whether on or off the property where the horse is stabled and/or transported to, being near an equine, or merely being present on real property owned, leased, rented, borrowed, visited, organized upon, or otherwise occupied or utilized by the following referred to in this Agreement as “Released Parties:” SVDA, and is members, managers, partners, officers, directors, assigns, agents, employees, volunteers, guests, visitors, invitees, independent contractors, clinicians, trainers, other owner(s) of real estate upon which the injury occurred, and others acting on their behalf, regardless of whether or not Participant’s presence on the real property is related to equines or Equine Activities.

2. Release, Hold Harmless, Indemnification: Participant agrees to release and hold Released Parties harmless for any illness, injury, death, damage, or other loss (collectively “Loss”) incurred, by Participant or Participant’s property, unless caused by the Released and Held Harmless Parties’ intentional or willful and wanton misconduct. Participant agrees to indemnify Released Parties against any Loss sustained or suffered by any third party, whether caused by Participant directly or indirectly, through negligence or other wrongdoing, and Participant agrees to indemnify Released Parties for Released Parties’ incurred attorneys’ fees for pursuing or defending against any such Loss.

3. Governing Law and Time Limitation: This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Virginia. All disputes relating to the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively by the state court in Suffolk, Virginia. The parties hereto hereby submit to the jurisdiction and venue of the Court for such purpose. Participant agrees that any and all claims and/or causes of action for Loss by Participant against the Released Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the date accrued and any claim for personal property Loss is limited to $500.00 (Five Hundred Dollars).

4. Attorneys' Fees: Participant agrees to reimburse Released Parties for any attorneys' fees and costs incurred by Released Parties in enforcing the terms of this Agreement and/or in defending or prosecuting any claims involving, or in any way relating to, Participant.

5. Participant Certification: Participant certifies that he/she has read this entire Agreement and understands, agrees, and intends on his/her own behalf, and on behalf of minor Participant, spouse, heirs, agents, representatives, relatives, successors, and assigns, to be bound by all of the terms and conditions contained herein.


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Form A1 Membership Application continued:

SVDA Release, Waiver, Hold Harmless, and Indemnification Agreement:

** Please sign**


ALL MEMBERS - PLEASE FILL OUT COMPLETELY AND SIGN Participant Signing on my own behalf, and, if applicable, on behalf of my (our) minor child participant.

Date:

Signature:

Printed Name:


Address:

Phone:

Email:







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Form A1 Membership Application continued:

Individual/Primary Member Name:

Senior/ or Junior/Young Rider: Birthdate of Jr/YR

USDF Membership Number:

Address:

Phone Number:

Email:



What is your Primary GMO? VADA / NCDCTA / PVDA /?

What is your primary chapter?

SVDA / NOVA / VADACC /?

Would you be interested in mentoring a Young Rider?

Please circle: Yes or No (Not now)

FOR FAMILY/FARM ONLY: List all Supporting Family Members /or Farm Members (max.3).

Supportive Member - Print Name Senior/Jr/YR Birthdate of Junior/YR

1.

2.

3.

Enclosed is $ ______________________________. Please make check payable to SVDA, Inc.

Individual (Primary) Member Signature: __________________________________________________

Date: _________________________

Individual (Primary) Members - Please mail the completed application along with a signed waiver from EACH supportive member (if applicable) along with your check to: Carol Gonyo 1502 Hawick Terrace, Chesapeake VA 23322 If payments are through electronic means, please scan and sign the waivers and email to the Membership Chair. A signed waiver must be on file for each SVDA member, Individual, Primary, and Supportive.

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Form A2 Schooling Show Entry Form

Southeast Virginia Dressage Association (SVDA) Schooling Show Entry Form

(rev. 3/2018) Please Complete the following Information |One Entry Per Horse/Rider

Combination Please

Show Date: Location:

Horse Name: Rider Name:

Owner Name: (if different than rider)

Address: Address:

City: City:

State/Zip: State/Zip:

E-Mail Address: E-Mail Address:

Contact Phone: Contact Phone:

In Case of Emergency Contact: (Name and Phone Number)

Entry Fees: $25.00 per Class for SVDA Members

$30.00 per Class for NON-SVDA Members ($5.00 Late Fee Per Class)

Please Make Checks Made Payable to SVDA. SVDA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY ENTRY

JR/AA/O* Level Test Fee

Received Date: _

Payment: _ Coggins: _

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Form A2 Schooling Show Entry Form - continued








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Form A2 Schooling Show Entry Form – continued MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING: Only members in good standing may participate in organization activities, including but not limited to clinics, shows, volunteer hours, meetings, year- end awards, and events. All applications or requests for participating in such events shall not be processed until the person is a member in good standing. If a check is not deposited by SVDA until after a show, and if the check does not clear due to insufficient funds, then any scores earned at that show shall not count towards year end awards, high score awards, or any other SVDA activity, unless the owed funds and any returned check fees are made good within 5 business days of an email. The date at which a member shall be considered not in good standing shall be retroactive to the date the insufficient funds check was received by SVDA. This policy is not applicable to sanctioned shows where payment is tendered to a group other than SVDA.


ALL RIDERS - PLEASE FILL OUT COMPLETELY AND SIGN Participant Signing on my own behalf, and, if applicable, on behalf of my (our) minor child participant.

Date:

Signature:

Printed Name:


Address:

Phone:

Email:







Entry Fees: $25.00 per Class for SVDA Members

$30.00 per Class for NON-SVDA Members ($5.00 Late Fee Per Class)

Please Make Checks Made Payable to SVDA. Mail all entries by the posted deadline.

SVDA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY ENTRY

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Form A3 SVDA CLINICS ENTRY

Southeast Virginia Dressage Association (SVDA) Clinics Entry Form (rev. 3/2018)

Please Complete the following Information |One Entry Per Horse/Rider Combination Please

Clinic Lesson Date: Clinic Location:

Name:

Jr/YR? Y or N

Address:

Phone Number:

Email: Please Briefly Describe your Riding Level/Abilities, and that of your Horse:

Do you have a Hold Harmless (Rider) Agreement on file with the property owner where this clinic will be held?

Clinic Instructor Name:

Please note any special time requests or restrictions:

Are you flexible on ride times?

Where will you trailer from?

Please include a check made payable to SVDA in the amount of __________ (see specific clinic cost in Website or Newsletter) SVDA Cancellation policy goes into effect 10 business days before the clinic and refunds will not be permitted for any reason. You may only secure a refund inside the 10- day window if you are able to secure a replacement rider to fill your slot. Please read and sign the following Release Form:

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Form A3 SVDA CLINICS APPLICATION - continued

PLEASE FILL OUT COMPLETELY AND SIGN

Participant Signing on my own behalf, and, if applicable, on behalf of my (our) minor child participant.

Date:

Signature:

Printed Name:


Address:

Phone:

Email:

Owner signature:





For additional minor participants, please fill out a second Clinic Application.

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Form A4 Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Foundation Fund

Application (rev. December 2016)

I. Eligibility

a. SVDA Foundation Awards will be based on a demonstrated financial need. The Applicant can request an amount but the Board will set the final award. Generally, awards will be between $50 and $200.

b. SVDA is looking for applicants with a strong volunteer background and commitment to dressage and promotion of SVDA related activities. A minimum of 2 years membership and 20 hours volunteer credit during those two years is required. Applicants must be current SVDA members in good standing. (04/2014)

c. SVDA Foundation Awards encourage applicants who would like to participate in opportunities not normally

available to them.

II. Application Instructions Please include the following information in a typed document, not to exceed four pages total. At least 30

days prior to the event/training, please mail a hard copy to:

Janice Mumford

Attn: SVDA Foundation Fund

4152 Longstreet Lane, Suffolk, VA 23437

III. Application Information

1. Name:

2. Street Address: City: State: _Zip Code:

3. Phone Number(s): Home: Cell:

4. Email Address:

5. Are you a Junior or Young Rider? (Yes or No)

6. Are you a Professional or Amateur?

7. Have you completed a minimum of 20 hours volunteer service to SVDA during the previous 2 years?

_(Yes or No). If no, list dates and jobs performed. If no, list dates and jobs that you have signed up to

volunteer for in the future. BE SPECIFIC.

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8. Have you previously received a Foundation Fund Grant – if so what was the date and amount? (Yes or No)

_

9. If accepted do you agree to write a brief review for the SVDA newsletter within 4 weeks of your award

(if you don’t you will be a member not in good standing until complete. (Yes or No)

IV. Applicant Questionnaire (use a separate sheet if necessary)

1. What are your Long term goals for your equestrian education?

2. What do you plan to use this scholarship for?

3. What is the expected result/benefit to SVDA if you receive a scholarship?

4. Attach a copy of a brief financial plan that details sources of funding and how you plan to use the foundation

money. How much money are you requesting from the SVDA Foundation Fund?

5. In one page or less, tell the Foundation Committee why you should receive a foundation donation. Include

ideas for giving back to the Fund and to the sport. Are you willing to participate in or organize clinics? Do you have other ideas for how you can give back so that others will benefit?

V. Follow-up Reporting

You must submit a follow up report to the SVDA Foundation Chairperson for submission in the SVDA Newsletter so that SVDA may report to the membership how you benefitted from the financial support of the SVDA.

(04/2014)

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Form A5 SVDA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (Rev Dec 2016)

NAME:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER: ( _) E-MAIL ADDRESS:

What year did you join SVDA?

Have you received SVDA Scholarships in the past? Yes or No. If so what year(s)

Describe all volunteer services performed for SVDA in the past two years. Give dates and number of hours worked.

The name of the show, jobs performed and so on. BE SPECIFIC. Be sure to include: schooling shows, recognized

shows and dollar ($$) amounts raised for SVDA fundraising activities. (Attach additional sheets as necessary)

Hours Date Job

Schooling shows Clinics Facility Donation Articles for Newsletter Junior Team Banquet Fundraising Other

Describe in detail your plans for using the educational grant for dressage riding improvement. BE SPECIFIC. Include

names, dates and locations. Please state your objective, instructor and/or organization with whom you will be

working. (Attach additional sheets as necessary) But the scholarship will mainly be awarded on volunteerism.

I agree to submit a detailed account of my educational experience sponsored by SVDA. This report is to be submitted

1 as an article to the editor of Half Halt within 30 (thirty) days after the instruction is complete. I realize that if I don’t

submit an article, I will be a member not in good standing until it is submitted.

Signed: _Date:

SEND APPLICATION TO:

Janice Mumford

4152 Longstreet Lane, Suffolk, VA 23437

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION IS APRIL 1

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Southeast Virginia Dressage Association (SVDA)

Form B1 VADA Shel Gafford Award Nomination for excellence in Sportsmanship

For anyone not fortunate enough to have known Shel, he was not only a gifted horseman and

successful competitor, but also a truly good sport. Although Shel might get frustrated with himself or

his own performance (he always rode to win), he never complained about the judging of or his fellow

competitors. Rather than: psyching” or undercutting his competitors, Shel was more likely to offer a

helping hand or wish them luck. Shel played to win, but never at the expense of his horse or another

rider.

It is this spirit of unselfish good sportsmanship that the VADA wishes to support and reward. If you are

aware of a VADA member who is actively involved in any aspect of competition (e.g. owner, rider,

trainer, coach, volunteer, show mom, dad, spouse or off-spring) and who consistently exhibits the

characteristics of good sportsmanship-both in winning and losing, please use this form (or a copy) to

place their name in nomination. Nominees will be voted on by the general membership through

chapter newsletter ballots in November of each year.

Name of Nominee: __________________________________________________________

Chapter: ___________________________________________________________________

Nomination submitted by: _____________________________________________________

Brief statement of why you feel your nominee is deserving of this award:

Send nomination to SVDA VADA Representative.

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Form B2 Award Sponsor Application

Southeast Virginia Dressage Association (SVDA)

Award Sponsorship Application (rev. 3/2018)

Circle one: Perpetual Award / Annual Award/ One Time Award

Sponsor: Address: Phone

number: Email address:

Name of

Award:

Award Criteria (be specific, attach additional page(s) if necessary):


8 hours volunteer


Sponsored by

Submit this completed application to the SVDA Awards Chair, who will present it to the Board of Directors for

consideration. You will be notified if the board approves this award. Awards submitted and approved before July 1st

would be in effect for the current calendar year.

If approved:

Perpetual Award: The sponsor is responsible for supplying the initial award and must submit an amount commensurate

with the cost of engraving for the life of the award. Award sponsors may be contacted by the SVDA Awards Chairperson

for assistance in determining award recipients. When completely filled, the Perpetual Award will be returned to the

sponsor and a new application must be submitted.

Annual Award or One Time Award: The sponsor is responsible for the cost of the award, to be paid prior to the SVDA

Annual Awards Banquet, or is responsible for providing the award to the Awards Chair prior to the SVDA Annual Awards

Banquet. Award sponsors may be contacted by the SVDA Awards Chairperson for assistance in determining award and

award recipients. (March 2015)

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Form B3 SVDA Vendor Application for Schooling Shows or other events (10/2015)

SVDA holds the right to refuse any vendor applications.

Vendor Applicant agrees to following:

1. Any vendor who wants to provide products or services shall fill out a request form for submittal to the board for approval.

2. The facility owner should be notified and asked for approval. The President shall receive and process requests unless designated to another

board member. Facility owners have the right to refuse any vendors.

3. Assuming board approval, vendor will have to sign a contract and liability statement.

4. There is no charge or donation expected to the club. This is provided as a service to our members.

5. Although SVDA may provide, allow product or service vendors at SVDA schooling shows, the SVDA does not endorse, warrant or guarantee

the products or services offered by these vendors.

6. To allow sufficient time for board review, approval and facility owner approval, requests should be received by the President no later than 2

weeks before the scheduled schooling show.

7. Occasionally schooling shows are canceled, especially due to weather or equine illness. The Vendor should stay in contact

regarding the show through Facebook or email with the President, Vice President or Schooling Show Chairman.

8. It is doubtful electricity will be available at most locations.

VENDOR APPLICATION – PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS IS LEGIBLE

Company Name: _

Vendor Name: Service or Product: _ Attach product sheet or service information if you would like.

Address City: _ State/Zip: _

E-Mail Address: Home Ph: Cell Phone:

Website: (if applicable)

Show Date:

Location:

I apply to be a vendor at the above show. I agree to sign a liability and waiver agreement. I will not interfere with the competition. I realize that the facility owner and the SVDA board must review for final approval.

Signature: Print Name: _

Date:

Upon approval a SVDA Representative will notify you that your sanctioning has been approved. Thank you.

Mail to: SVDA President

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Form B3 SVDA Vendor Application - continued

I apply to be a vendor at the above show. I agree to sign a liability and waiver agreement. I will not interfere with the competition. I realize that the facility owner and the SVDA board must review for final approval.

Signature: Print Name: _

Date:

Upon approval a SVDA Representative will notify you that your sanctioning has been approved. Thank you. Mail to: SVDA President

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Form B4 SVDA SANCTIONED SHOW APPLICATION (rev. January 2019)

SVDA holds the right to refuse any sanctioned show application.

Sanctioned Show Rules: Applicant agrees to following:

1. Schooling Shows will follow USEF/USDF show rules and guidelines 2. All riders are required to abide by SVDA Helmet Policy* 3. Schooling Show boxes are available on loan from SVDA. All materials and equipment will be properly cared for

and returned in the same condition as when received. Copies of tests must be replaced if used, pens, calculator tape, numbers and other miscellaneous items will also be refurbished before return to SVDA

4. Ride times will be forwarded to SVDA Webmaster at least 5 days prior to show date 5. Organizer will provide copy of show entry/Prize List form to SVDA Webmaster for posting to SVDA Website 6. Show organizer is responsible for notifying participants of cancellations, schedule changes or otherwise. SVDA

Webmaster will post changes to schedule or cancellations within 24 hours of receipt of notice

*SVDA Helmet Policy: All riders, youth and adults, must wear a properly fitting equestrian helmet meeting or surpassing current applicable ASTM/SEI (American Society for Testing and Materials/Safety Equipment Institute) standards with chin strap secured while mounted at any time/anywhere on the competition/event grounds. Participants who do not adhere to this policy will be required to dismount until appropriate headgear is obtained. Upon any continued non‐compliance with the helmet policy, the rider will be disqualified from the competition and will forfeit all entry fees.

SHOW LOCATION INFORMATION – PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS IS LEGIBLE

Organizor Name: Barn/Location Name:

Street Name: City: State/Zip:

E‐Mail Address: Home Ph: Cell Phone:

Website: (if applicable)

Show Date:

Open Date: Close Date:

Will you need the SVDA Show box and equipment? YES or NO (circle one) (If yes, you will need to contact the SVDA Schooling Show Representative to make arrangements to pick up the boxes from them)

Signature: Print Name: Date:

Please enclose a check in the amount of $75 made payable to SVDA. Upon approval a SVDA Representative will notify

you that your sanctioning has been approved. Thank you.

Mail to:

Wendy Murray

6115 Trumpet Drive

Suffolk, VA 23437

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Form B5 SVDA REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST

Requested by:_________________________________ Date requested:____________________ Amount:__________________ Reason for request:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Category of expense:_____________________________________________________________ SVDA credit card Yes____ No____ Name on credit card______________________________________ Check #___________ Date of check_____________ Date mailed_______________ Name and address to be mailed to:_________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Signature of person making request: ____________________________________________

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Form B6 Ring Set-up Diagrams

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FORM B7 - 20m x 60m - Ring Set-up Revised 2/23/2014 A. Planning prior to ring set-up

1. Assign ONE individual responsible for determination of actual ring location.

2. Assign ONE individual responsible for physical ring set-up.

3. Arrange for delivery of ring to show location.

4. Recruit adequate number of volunteers. A minimum of five should be available.

B. Pre-ring set-up

1. The individual responsible for determination of ring location and the individual

responsible for physical ring set-up should arrive a minimum of 30 minutes prior to

the arrival of the ring set-up crew. One additional volunteer would be helpful to

arrive at this time to assist in the setting of corner points.

2. Determine the best location of the ring based upon footing conditions, judge

location and flow of horses with respect to warm-up, ring entry, exit, etc. THE FINAL

DECISION SHALL BE MADE BY THE PRE-DETERMINED RESPONSIBLE PERSON.

3. Set the four corner pins at final determined location. THE PRE-DETERMINED

RESPONSIBLE PERSON SHALL NOW ASSUME CONTROL OF THE PHYSICAL RING SET-

UP.

C. Ring set-up volunteers

1. Meet with volunteers and discuss tasks to be performed.

2. Assign individuals tasks to be performed.

D. Ring Set-up method

1. Setting of corners

a. Using Tape #1, set pin at Point #1 and connect tape to this pin and verify 10m

mark on tape is centered on judge’s position. If not, move pin in needed

direction until the 10m mark is centered. Additionally, the short side along “C”

should be no closer than 2m (10 feet) nor more than 5m (16 feet) to the front of

the judging position. Set pin at Point #2 at 20m mark. Pull Tape #1 around the

pin and towards Point #3 until it reads 80m. Note that measurements are

nominal and are considered to be to the “interior of the enclosure”.

b. Connect Tape #2 to Point #1. Pull tape towards Point #3 until it reads 63.25m.

c. While holding the 80m mark of Tape #1 together with the 63.25m mark of Tape

#2, pull both tapes until they become straight and taut. If ring is not centered

where desired, remove pin at Point #1 and pivot until ring is properly positioned.

Reset pin at Point #1. Again, pull Tape #1 and Tape #2 straight and taut, set Point

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#3. Wrap Tape #1 several times around the pin at Point #3 to hold it in its

position.

d. Extend Tape #2 until it reads 80m. Wrap Tape #2 at the 80m mark several times

around the pin at Point #3 to hold its position (similar to Tape#1).

e. Grasp the 60m mark on Tape #2 and walk in general direction of Point #4. Pull

until both sections of tape are straight and taut. Set Point #4.

f. Leave both tape #1 and Tape #2 in place until ring has been completely set-up.

You will use these tapes to locate letters and as a guide to maintain a straight

line for installing the ring sides.

2. Installing “Chain” style ring

a. Set posts or cones evenly around the perimeter of the ring. If sufficient posts or

cones are available (52 required) set them at every three (3) meters. Refer to

attached drawing for “tape” reading to determine the locations. If not set the

supports at a maximum spacing of 6m.

b. Hang chain such that there is even “sag” between supports.

3. Installing “Rail” style ring

a. Set corner posts such that inner most corner of post rests against pin. This will

allow for the ring to installed using the tapes as a guide.

b. Set straight line posts such that inner face of posts fall along edge of tape. Install

rails as you go along. Center the ends of the rail in the middle of the posts

leaving a slight gap.

c. If rails are not long enough to reach corner posts, go back several rails and widen

gap between rails within the posts until you can reach the corner post with the

last rail.

d. If rails are too long enough to connect to corner posts, go back several rails and

close gap between rails within the posts until you can connect the last rail with

the corner post.

4. Final alignment of sides of ring

a. Visually sight down sides of ring using corner posts as reference points. Have an

individual walk to each support location and move them either in or out until

they appear visually straight. IF IT LOOKS STRAIGHT, IT IS STRAIGHT.

5. General notes

a. Entrance opening at “A” shall be a minimum of 2m. Consider the distance the

horse has come directly into the ring. If this distance is limited it may require the

opening to be larger to allow the horse a straight-line entrance into the ring.

However, too large of any opening might give a horse an easier opportunity to

step outside the ring during the class and thereby be disqualified.

b. The ring height should be approximately 0.3m high (12 inches).

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6. Setting of “Letters”

a. Using attached drawing, set each letter at its designated location using the indicated tape

reading. Attached “red” tape on chain or interior face of the rail at location of each letter.

b. Note that letters should be set back away from the ring approximately 1/2m (1- 1/2 to 2

feet) with nose of triangle pointing towards ring.

c. Letter “A” located at the entrance to the ring should be set back from the

entrance opening a minimum of 5m (16 feet).

d. Remove tapes. Leave pins in place. BE SURE TO REMOVE DURING RING TAKE-DOWN.

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Form C1 SVDA SCHOOLING SHOW RIBBON AWARD APPLICATION

Awards Deadline is December 1 NO EXCEPTIONS

Please mail to:

Lorna Parsons 5009 Holly Rd, Portsmouth VA 23703. Cell: (727) 288-7539

[email protected]

1. Please submit a separate form for EACH level.

2. Attach copies of all Schooling and Sanctioned Schooling Shows you wish to use for this

competition. The copy is the front of the completed test, which must include the name of the

competition, name of test, date, judge, judge’s signature, score, etc. If the judge’s signature is

not on the front, the rider must also copy the section that includes the signature.

3. Schooling and Sanctioned Show scores will be considered from the top six (6) SVDA

Schooling/Sanctioned Show tests for a horse/rider pair in a level. To qualify for

champion or reserve champion, at least two (2) of the six rides must be from the highest

test of that level. Schooling Musical Freestyle requires only three rides in a level to

qualify. The scores will be averaged to determine the award winners from each level.

(Please read SVDA Year End Awards Program for details.)

4. Eight hours of volunteer service (four of which must be completed by July 1) are required

to qualify for SVDA Year End Awards.

5. To confirm RECEIPT of test scores, please send an email request to Awards Chair.

TWO of the SIX Tests submitted must be from SVDA Schooling Shows (02/2019)

Name Horse

SVDA Member Number

Division Open Adult Amateur Junior/Young

Rider

Date of Birth:

Shirt size S M L XL XXL

Horse Size Pony Cob Horse Draft

Have you completed the SVDA volunteer requirement? Yes No

Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number

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Form C1 Continued


LEVEL of COMPETITION:___________________

TEST DATE SVDA SCHOOLING

SHOW LOCATION

JUDGE SCORE %

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

AVERAGE: _________%

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Form C2 SVDA WESTERN SCHOOLING SHOW RIBBON AWARD

APPLICATION


Please mail to:


[email protected]

1. Please submit a separate form for EACH level.

2. Attach copies of all Schooling and Sanctioned Schooling Shows you wish to use for this

competition. The copy is the front of the completed test, which must include the name of the


not on the front, the rider must also copy the section that includes the signature.

3. Schooling and Sanctioned Show scores will be considered from the top six (6) SVDA

Schooling/Sanctioned Show tests for a horse/rider pair in a level. To qualify for

champion or reserve champion, at least two (2) of the six rides must be from the highest

test of that level. Schooling Musical Freestyle requires only three rides in a level to

qualify. The scores will be averaged to determine the award winners from each level.

(Please read SVDA Year End Awards Program for details.)

4. Eight hours of volunteer service (four of which must be completed by July 1) are required

to qualify for SVDA Year End Awards.



Name Horse

SVDA Member Number


Rider

Date of Birth:




Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number

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Form C2 Continued



TEST DATE SVDA SCHOOLING

SHOW LOCATION

JUDGE SCORE %

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

AVERAGE:_________%

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Form C3 SVDA LICENSED SHOW RIBBON AWARD APPLICATION


Please mail to:


[email protected]

1. Please submit a separate form for each level.

2. Riders are personally responsible for notifying SVDA of their scores.

3. Riders must submit a USDF Internet Printout OR a copy of three (3) Recognized Show tests with

at least one (1) of the rides from the highest test of that level. The copy is the front of the

completed test, which must include the name of the competition, name of test, date, judge,

judge’s signature, score, etc. If the judge’s signature is not on the front, the rider must also copy

the section that includes the signature. The scores will be averaged to determine the award

winners from that level. Specialty (i.e. breed) show tests will not be considered. (Please read

2011 SVDA Year End Awards Program for details.)

4. Eight hours of volunteer service (four of which must be completed by July 1) are required to

qualify for SVDA year end awards.


Name Horse

SVDA Member Number


Rider

Date of Birth:




Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number


TEST DATE RECOGNIZED

SHOW

LOCATION

JUDGE SCORE %

1.

2.

3.

AVERAGE:_________%

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Form D MEDAL AWARD APPLICATION –


Please mail to:


[email protected]

DO NOT send in the report until all scores have been received and your SVDA volunteer

requirement is fulfilled. Eight hours of volunteer service (four of which must be completed by

July 1) are required to qualify for SVDA year-end awards.

Riders are personally responsible for notifying SVDA of their scores. Four (4) scores 60% or

higher must be submitted for the appropriate medal award. Scores are cumulative and need

not be earned in one year

Please submit one form for each level. Please attach copies of tests, or Licensed shows

internet printouts with tests highlighted. The copy is the front of the completed test, which

must include the name of the competition, name of test, date, judge, judge’s signature, score,

etc. If the judge’s signature is not on the front, the rider must also copy the section that

includes the signature.

To confirm receipt of application, please email request to Awards Chair.

Name Horse

SVDA Member Number


Rider

Date of Birth:




Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number

THIS IS a ONE TIME ONLY award for each medal award

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Form D continued MEDAL AWARDS Application – continued

Four (4) scores 60% or higher. Scores are cumulative and need not be earned in one year.

This is a one-time only rider award for each medal award TWO OF THE FOLLOWING MUST BE LICENSED SHOWS SCORES:

SHOW: DATE: SHOW: DATE:

JUDGE: JUDGE:

LEVEL: SCORE (%): LEVEL: SCORE (%):


JUDGE: JUDGE:


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Form E1 ACHIEVEMENT AWARD APPLICATION –


Please mail to: Lorna Parsons 5009 Holly Rd, Portsmouth VA 23703. Cell: (727) 288-7539

[email protected]

Achievement Award requirements:

• Training level 1 & 2: four scores of 60% or better

• Training level 3: four scores of 60% or better

• First level 1 & 2: four scores of 60% or better

• First level 3: four scores of 60 % or better

• Second level: four scores of 58% or better

• Third level: four scores of 58% or better

• Fourth level: four scores of 58% or better

• FEI level: four scores of 58% or better

Please submit copies of qualifying Tests’ scores, or the USDF Internet Printout. The copy is the front of

the completed test, which must include the name of the competition, name of test, date, judge, judge’s

signature, score, etc. If the judge’s signature is not on the front, the rider must also copy the section that


DO NOT send in the report until all scores have been received and your SVDA volunteer requirement is

fulfilled. Eight hours of volunteer service (four of which must be completed by July 1) are required to

qualify for SVDA year-end awards. Riders are personally responsible for notifying SVDA of their scores.

See section on Achievement Awards for details.

Please submit one form for each level. To confirm RECEIPT of test scores, please send an email request

to Awards Chair.

Name Horse

SVDA Member Number


Rider

Date of Birth:




Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number

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Form E1 Continued ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Application

Name: ________________________________________


JUDGE: JUDGE:



JUDGE: JUDGE:


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Form E2 WESTERN/WESTERN GAITED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

APPLICATION –


Please mail to: Lorna Parsons 5009 Holly Rd, Portsmouth VA 23703. Cell: (727) 288-7539

[email protected]

Achievement Award requirements:

• Basic level tests 1 & 2: four scores of 60% or better

• Basic level tests 3 & 4 four scores of 60% or better

• Level One tests 1 & 2: four scores of 60% or better

• Level One tests 3 & 4 four scores of 60 % or better

• Level Two tests 1 & 2: four scores of 58% or better

• Level Two tests 3 & 4: four scores of 58% or better

• Level Three tests 1 & 2 : four scores of 58% or better

• Level Three tests 3 & 4 : four scores of 58% or better

• Level Four: four scores of 58% or better

Please submit copies of qualifying Tests’ scores. The copy is the front of the completed test, which

must include the name of the competition, name of test, date, judge, judge’s signature, score, etc. If the

judge’s signature is not on the front, the rider must also copy the section that includes the signature.

DO NOT send in the report until all scores have been received and your SVDA volunteer requirement is

fulfilled. Eight hours of volunteer service (four of which must be completed by July 1) are required to

qualify for SVDA year-end awards. Riders are personally responsible for notifying SVDA of their scores.

See section on Achievement Awards for details.

Please submit one form for each level. To confirm RECEIPT of test scores, please send an email request

to Awards Chair.

Name Horse

SVDA Member Number


Rider

Date of Birth:




Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number

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Form E2 Continued ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Application

Name: ________________________________________


JUDGE: JUDGE:



JUDGE: JUDGE:


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FORM F1. CAPTAIN ANDREW DESZINAY JUNIOR/YOUNG RIDER HIGH

POINT

AWARD APPLICATION


Please mail to:


[email protected]

This award is for the Junior/Young rider member of SVDA who meets the SVDA volunteer requirement

(eight hours of volunteer service (four of which must be completed by July 1), qualifies for end of year

awards,

AND

Has the HIGHEST single score in a USEF Licensed or SVDA Schooling/ Sanctioned Schooling Show in the

show year from Training Level and up.

The show secretary’s signature on the SVDA Captain Andrew DeSzinay Trophy Award application is

waived providing a copy of the front page of the particular test for which the score is being submitted

accompanies this application.

The copy is the front of the completed test, which must include the name of the competition, name of test,

date, judge, judge’s signature, score, etc. If the judge’s signature is not on the front, the rider must also

copy the section that includes the signature. A copy of a USDF Internet Printout of a Licensed Test score

is also acceptable.

DO NOT send in the report until all scores have been received and your SVDA volunteer requirement is fulfilled. Eight hours of

volunteer service (four of which must be completed by July 1) are required to qualify for SVDA year-end awards. To confirm

receipt of application, please email a request to Awards Chair.

Riders are personally responsible for notifying SVDA of their scores. See section on Special Awards for details.

Name Horse

SVDA Member Number

Division Junior/Young

Rider

Date of Birth:




Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number

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Form F1 CAPTAIN ANDY AWARD Application - continued

Name: ________________________________________

SHOW: DATE:

JUDGE:

LEVEL: SCORE (%):

I hereby attest the authenticity of the above score.

Signature of Show Secretary

Please attach a copy or USDF internet printout for the test being considered.

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FORM F2. SVDA AA SCHOOLING HIGH POINT AWARD

APPLICATION


Please mail to:


[email protected]

The SVDA Schooling High Point Cup Award will be given for the ADULT AMATEUR with

the highest single score in a SVDA Schooling or Sanctioned Show at Training Level or higher

(cannot include Introductory Level scores). Applicants need only meet the Volunteer

Requirements.

To confirm RECEIPT of test scores, please send an email request to Awards Chair.

Name Horse

SVDA Member Number

Division Adult Amateur only




Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number

Qualifying test level ______________________________

Qualifying test score ______________________________

Please attach a copy of this test to confirm score. The copy is the front of the completed test,

which must include the name of the competition, name of test, date, judge, judge’s signature,

score, etc. If the judge’s signature is not on the front, the rider must also copy the section that


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FORM F3 SILVERLEAF OPEN SCHOOLING HIGH POINT AWARD

APPLICATION


Please mail to:


[email protected]

The SVDA Schooling High Point Cup Award will be given for the PROFESSIONAL RIDER

with the highest single score in a SVDA Schooling or Sanctioned Show at Training Level or

higher (cannot include Introductory Level scores). Applicants need only meet the Volunteer

Requirements.

To confirm RECEIPT of test scores, please send an email request to Awards Chair. Name Horse

SVDA Member Number

Division Professional Rider only




Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number







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FORM F4 SVDA AA LICENSED HIGH POINT AWARD APPLICATION


Please mail to:


[email protected]

The SVDA Schooling High Point Cup Award will be given for the ADULT AMATEUR USEF

Licensed Show at Training Level or higher (cannot include Introductory Level scores).

Applicants need only meet the Volunteer Requirements.


Name Horse

SVDA Member Number

Division Adult Amateur only




Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number





score, etc. If the judge’s signature is not on the front, the rider must also copy section that

includes the signature. A copy of a USDF Internet Printout of a Licensed Test score is also

acceptable.

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FORM F5 SILVERLEAF LICENSED HIGH POINT AWARD

APPLICATION


Please mail to:


[email protected]

The Silverleaf High Point Licensed Award will be given high point score for the

PROFESSIONAL Rider at any USEF Licensed Show at Training Level or higher (cannot

include Introductory Level scores). Applicants need only meet the Volunteer Requirements.


Name Horse

SVDA Member Number

Division Open Professional only




Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number







acceptable.

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Form F6 MAPLE CREST FARM HAFLINGER HIGH POINT AWARD

APPLICATION


Please mail to:


[email protected]

The Maple Crest Farm High Point Award will be given for the SVDA rider with

the highest single score in a SVDA Schooling, Sanctioned Show or USEF Licensed show

at Training Level or higher (cannot include Introductory Level scores) OR any USEF Western

Dressage Tests from Basic Level and up. Applicants need only meet the volunteer requirements.


Name Horse

SVDA Member Number



Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number







Please attach copy of Haflinger Breed Registration for verification.

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Form F7 SILVERLEAF Jr/YR THOROUGHBRED HIGH AVERAGE

AWARD

Awards Deadline is December 1 Please mail to: Lorna Parsons 5009 Holly Rd, Portsmouth VA 23703. Cell: (727) 288-7539

[email protected]


2. Riders must submit a USDF Internet Printout OR a copy of three (3) Schooling, Sanctioned

Schooling, or Licensed Show tests or any combination. The copy is the front of the completed

test, which must include the name of the competition, name of test, date, judge, judge’s

signature, score, etc. If the judge’s signature is not on the front, the rider must also copy the

section that includes the signature. The scores will be averaged to determine the award

winners. This is a Thoroughbred ONLY award.




Name Horse

SVDA Member Number

Division Junior/Young Rider only Date of Birth:



Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number

LEVELS of COMPETITION:___________________

TEST DATE SHOW

LOCATION

JUDGE SCORE %

1.

2.

3.

AVERAGE:_________%

Please include Thoroughbred breed verification along with copies of Tests.

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FORM F8 SANCTUARY FARM WESTERN DRESSAGE AWARD


Please mail to:


[email protected]

The Sanctuary Farm Western Dressage Award will be given for the SVDA rider with

the highest single score in a SVDA Schooling or SVDA Sanctioned Show in any USEF Western

Dressage Tests from Introductory Level and up, MFS excludedp. Applicants need only meet the

volunteer requirements.


Name Horse

SVDA Member Number



Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number







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FORM F9 SANCTUARY FARM PONY DRESSAGE AWARD


Please mail to:


[email protected].

The Sanctuary Farm Pony Dressage Award will be given for the SVDA rider and pony (pony

must measure 14.2 hands or under) with the highest single score in a SVDA Schooling, SVDA

Sanctioned Show OR USEF Licensed Show from Introductory Level on up, MFS excluded.

Applicants need only meet the volunteer requirements AND pony size verification must be

provided. One of the following is acceptable: Robyn Nunnally (signed letter), veterinarian

certificate, or copy of a USEF Pony Card.


Name Horse

SVDA Member Number



Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number







In addition, please include verification that pony measures 14.2 hands or under. Include a copy

of one of the following: Robyn Nunnally (signed letter), veterinarian certificate, or copy of

USEF Pony Card.

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Form F10 LIBERTY ARABIANS, LTD. ARABIAN and HALF-ARABIAN

AVERAGE HIGH SCORE AWARD for Licensed Shows Awards


[email protected]


2. Riders must submit a USDF Internet Printout OR a copy of ANY three (3) Licensed Show

tests. The copy is the front of the completed test, which must include the name of the


not on the front, the rider must also copy the section that includes the signature. The scores

will be averaged to determine the award winners. This is an Arabian/ Half-Arabian

USDF/USEF Licensed Show only award



4. Please submit proof of breed or Arab/Half-Arab Registration papers.


Name Horse

SVDA Member Number

Division Junior/ Young Rider Adult Amateur Open Professional



Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number

LEVELS of COMPETITION:___________________ TEST DATE SHOW

LOCATION –

Licensed Shows

only

JUDGE SCORE %

1.

2.

3.

Please include breed verification with copies of tests. AVERAGE:_________%

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Form F 11 Black Dog Farm Draft/ Draft Cross Highest Average

Award Awards Deadline is December 1 Please mail to: Lorna Parsons 5009 Holly Rd. Portsmouth, VA 23703 Cell: (727) 288-7539

[email protected]


2. Riders must submit a USDF Internet Printout and/OR a copy of ANY four (4) Schooling,

Sanctioned Schooling and/or Licensed Show tests or a mixture. The copy is the front of the

completed test, which must include the name of the competition, name of test, date, Judge,

judge’s signature, score, etc. If the judge’s signature is not on the front, the rider must also

copy the section that includes the signature. The scores will be averaged to determine the

award winners. This is Draft/ Draft cross award.



Please submit picture AND proof of breed. Breed verification must include a picture of the

horse WITH one of the following: A SIGNED letter from Trainer, OR Breeder, OR veterinarian,

OR copy of DCBOA papers.


Name Horse

SVDA Member Number

Division Open AA Jr/YR



Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number



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FORM F 11 Continued

LEVELS of COMPETITION:___________________ TEST DATE SHOW

LOCATION

JUDGE SCORE %

1.

2.

3.

4.

AVERAGE:_________%

Please include picture and breed verification along with copies of tests. Breed verification must

include a picture of the horse WITH one of the following: A SIGNED letter from Trainer, OR

Breeder, OR veterinarian, OR Coggins test papers, OR copy of DCBOA papers.

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FORM F12 SVDA STEEL MAGNOLIA AWARD APPLICATION


Please mail to:


[email protected]

The Steel Magnolia Winnie Maddock Baldwin Memorial Award honors a Senior (55 years or older)

SVDA Member whose life style exemplifies qualities characteristic of Winnie Maddock Baldwin's life,

selected among the following, but not limited to:

• Dedication to the Equine Community,

• Horseback Riding,

• Diamond rider (age of rider + horse = 75+),

• Centennial rider (age of rider + horse = 100+),

• Involvement in Music,

• Involvement in the Arts,

• Community Volunteer Service,

• Equine Volunteer Service, and

• Fund Raising

Please read Winnie’s obituary for more details of her amazing long life.

The Steel Magnolia Winnie Maddock Baldwin Memorial Award is presented by the SVDA Awards

Chair and Committee on an "as determined" basis when there is a qualifying member. A letter of

nomination may be submitted by any SVDA member for consideration. (2011)

Nominator’s Name:

SVDA Member Number

Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number

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FORM F12 Continued

Applicant’s Name:

SVDA Member Number

Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number

Please describe the attributes this applicant displays to merit the SVDA Steel Magnolia Memorial

Award. (A letter of recommendation may be attached.)

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Winifred Baldwin Obituary

Winifred M. Baldwin NORFOLK - Winifred Wilde Hayes Maddock Baldwin, 102, was born in Twin Falls, Idaho. Her

mother, Anna Elizabeth Hansen Hayes, was born in Rock Creek, Idaho, and her father, John Edward Hayes, was born in

Kirkwood, Mo. She spent most of her formative years in Denver and graduated from the University of Colorado in 1927. In

her childhood, she developed a more than average competence with the violin and piano, a love she continued throughout her

life. She met her future husband, Robert K. Maddock, in high school and later married him Sept. 30, 1930, in San Francisco

in St. James Episcopal Church. He was a physician and commissioned officer in the U.S. Public Health Service. During his

years of service until 1956, they lived at 12 separate duty stations. During their service career, Winnie felt that wherever they

were, it was to be treated as their permanent home and that she was obliged to be involved in the community. In those days it

usually meant volunteer work as a Gray Lady in a local military hospital. When they settled in Norfolk, Winnie championed

many civic activities. She was a volunteer at Norfolk General Hospital later to become Sentara Hospital where she earned a

50-year service award and finally retired at the age of 99. She was also involved with the Nursing School and worked with

many other charitable organizations. These included King's Daughters and Sons from 1956 to 2006, from which she received

a 600-hour service award; National Delta Delta Delta Sorority By-laws committee, Associate Director in 1966, and Chairman

for Scholarships; the Pan-Hellenic Conference; the Hermitage Foundation; the Junior League and as their executive vice

president; the Navy League; and the Chrysler Museum. She spent a great deal of her time and effort in community music

programs including the Virginia Orchestra Group, Tidewater Youth Orchestra of the Norfolk Symphony Association,

Virginia Symphony Youth Orchestra, Virginia Philharmonic School for Children, Children's Concert, Old Dominion

Symphony Council, Norfolk Symphony and Virginia Symphony. She was especially talented at fund raising and served as

secretary on the Virginia Symphony Board. One of her great loves was horseback riding. She was still riding horses up to the

age of 100. She was a member of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association from the 1970s until 2007 and served as a

participant, show manager and with their board. Winnie also enjoyed travel that included a number of exotic places. She

traveled to all continents of the earth except Antarctica. Dr. Maddock died in 1982 and Winnie married Francis Bernard C.

Baldwin, VMI's Class of 1941, Oct.s 25, 1990. He has been a wonderful companion to her. Both enjoyed travel to many

places in the world. She is survived by her husband, Frank C. Baldwin; her son, Robert K. Maddock Jr.; her grandchildren,

Robert K. Maddock III, Anna Louise Maddock Gooch; and her great-grandchildren, Andrew William Maddock, Steven

Lawrence Maddock, Thomas Edmund Maddock, Ian Robert Gooch, Rebecca Elizabeth Gooch and Matthew James Gooch. A

celebration of her life will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Christ and St. Luke's Episcopal Church by the Rev.

Father Berkley Ford and the Rev. Father Jess Stribling. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum. The

family requests that memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Symphony. Condolences may be offered to the

family through hdoliver.com. Published in The Virginian Pilot on November 11, 2008

http://hdoliver.com/



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FORM F 13 SVDA MEMORABLE MOMENTS Award Application


Please mail to:


[email protected]

The Memorable Moments Award will be given for a noteworthy experience occurring during the

current SVDA show year and will be acknowledged at the SVDA Annual End of Year Awards

Banquet or in the SVDA Newsletter. Applicants need only meet the Volunteer Requirements.

To confirm RECEIPT of application, please send an email request to Awards Chair.

Please attach evidence, either by anecdote, description, photo, video or other means, of some

special moment you would like to share with the SVDA concerning your experiences this past

show year. Any serious, comedic, amusing, lovely, miraculous, sobering, tear-jerky, fun,

spectacular or other special moment is welcome. Let’s have some fun with this award.

Name Horse

SVDA Member Number

Division Open Adult Amateur Junior/Young Rider

Date of Birth:




Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number

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FORM F 14 SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF USDF ACCOMPLISHMENT


Please mail to:


[email protected]

1. Riders are personally responsible for notifying SVDA of their accomplishment

2. Riders must submit proof of recognition for USDF Bronze, Silver, or Gold Medal OR USDF

Bronze, Silver, or Gold Freestyle Bar.



4. To confirm RECEIPT of application, please send an email request to Awards Chair.

Name Horse

SVDA Member Number

Division All may apply



Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number

LEVEL of Accomplishment: _______________________________

Please submit copy of verification.

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FORM F15 BRED in SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA Award Application

Awards Deadline is December 1 Please mail to:


[email protected]

The "Bred in Southeast Virginia Award" was submitted by a board committee and was motioned,

seconded and passed 21 April 2014 and is to be awarded annually to the horse with the highest average

of 3 scores at schooling shows, licensed shows, or a combination of those. A copy of the front of the

tests or the USDF printout must be included with the award application form.

1. Scores from musical freestyles, opportunity classes or rider tests are not eligible

2. Horse must have been bred in southeastern Virginia (as defined in the VADA Purplebook): Norfolk,

Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, Gloucester,

Isle of Wright. A copy of the registration papers or other documentation to this effect must be included

with the award form. (“Bred” means the mare owner or stallion owner lives in SE Virginia)

3. Applicant must be a current SVDA member in good standing with at least 8 hours of volunteer credit in

the award year (four of which must be completed by July 1).

4. Horse need not be competing in the SVDA area

5. The award form must be completed and submitted to the Awards Chairman with the appropriate

documentation

6. This award is limited to once per horse per level. A horse may win at different levels. This is to

“promote” up the level achievements.


Name Horse

SVDA Member Number

Division Open Adult Amateur Junior/Young Rider

Date of Birth:




Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number

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FORM F 15 CONTINUED

Three Tests at any COMPETITION:___________________

TEST DATE LOCATION JUDGE SCORE %

1.

2.

3. AVERAGE:_________%

Please attach a copy of tests to confirm score. The copy is the front of the completed test, which must

include the name of the competition, name of test, date, judge, judge’s signature, score, etc. If the

judge’s signature is not on the front, the rider must also copy section that includes the signature. A copy

of a USDF Internet Printout of a Licensed Test score is also acceptable.

Please submit copy of horse’s breeding. Horse must have been bred in southeastern Virginia (as defined

in the VADA Purplebook): Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton,

Newport News, Williamsburg, Gloucester, Isle of Wright. A copy of the registration papers or other

documentation to this effect must be included with the award form. (“Bred” means the mare owner or

stallion owner lives in SE Virginia)

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FORM F16 CHEROKEE NIGHT PROWLER SILVER WHISKERS AWARD

APPLICATION

Perpetual Award sponsored by Cathy Couch, 2015



[email protected]

1. The Cherokee Night Prowler Silver Whiskers Award is awarded to the Senior Horse, 20 years of age or

older when submitted tests are ridden. Include validated copy of registration papers or Coggins.

2. Horse owner OR all riders must be SVDA members

3. The owner and/or riders must have 8 volunteer hours (collectively).

4. The Silver Whiskers horse with the highest average of 3 scores at schooling shows, licensed shows, or

a combination of those may apply. This award is to honor the senior horse that loves to compete in

traditional, western AND/OR gaited dressage.

5. Attach copies of all 3 tests’ scores (schooling, sanctioned, and/or licensed shows) from any test level

(can be multiple levels and multiple riders) from the current award year. The copy is the front of the

completed test, which must include the name of the competition, name of test, date, judge, judge’s

signature, score, etc. If the judge’s signature is not on the front, the rider must also copy the section

that includes the signature.


Name Horse

SVDA Member Number

Division ANY




Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number



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FORM F 16 Continued

NAME OF HORSE:___________________

TEST DATE SHOW NAME &

LOCATION

JUDGE SCORE %

1.

2.

3.

AVERAGE:_________%

Please attach a copy of this test to confirm score. The copy is the front of the completed test, which

must include the name of the competition, name of test, date, judge, judge’s signature, score, etc. If the

judge’s signature is not on the front, the rider must also copy section that includes the signature. A copy

of a USDF Internet Printout of a Licensed Test score is also acceptable.

Please attach verification of horse’s age. Must be 20 years or older at time of each test submitted.

History: The Silver Whiskers award is in loving memory of Cherokee Night Prowler who came out of retirement

at the age of 22 to teach an 11 year-old junior rider the basics of dressage. Despite his age and being blind in

one eye, “Cherokee” loved competing and earned scores up to 77% and was awarded the title of Reserve

Champion in both SVDA and VADA Introductory Jr/YR divisions against much younger horses with an average of

over 70% for both titles. Sadly, “Cherokee” succumbed to a very aggressive cancer in July 2014 but he instilled

the love of dressage so deeply in his junior rider that she has now devoted her riding career to dressage.

Limitations:

*Musical freestyles, opportunity classes and rider test scores are not eligible

*The same horse can NOT win in consecutive years

*If no rider and horse (meeting the age requirement) apply, the award will not be issued that year.

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FORM F 17 SEAHORSE RUN “Pure Fun” HIGH AVERAGE AWARD. JR/AA/O


[email protected]

1. Riders are personally responsible for notifying SVDA of their scores. Riders must submit a

USDF Internet Printout OR a copy of three (3) Schooling, Sanctioned Schooling, or Licensed

Show tests or any combination. The copy is the front of the completed test, which must include

the name of the competition, name of test, date, judge, judge’s signature, score, etc. If the

judge’s signature is not on the front, the rider must also copy the section that includes the

signature. The scores will be averaged to determine the award winners. Highest average of three

scores on a grade horse/pony (not purebred, pure fun) from required level or combination of

levels, SVDA Schooling, Sanctioned Schooling or Licensed Show.

2. USEF/USDF Training Level Dressage and up OR Western Dressage Basic Level and up.

3. Pony division-this division would only be for a pony and junior riding a pony. Same rules apply

EXCEPT Intro level will be accepted for this division.

4. Eight hours of volunteer service are required to qualify for SVDA year end awards.


Name Horse

SVDA Member Number

Division O AA Jr/YR Jr/YR & Pony Date of Birth:



Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number

LEVELS OF COMPETITION ____________________________________________________

TEST DATE SHOW

LOCATION

JUDGE SCORE %

1.

2.

3.

AVERAGE: _______________________%

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FORM F18 PERSERVERANCE AWARD APPLICATION



[email protected]

The Perseverance Award will be given to riders that compete at Second level or higher in

SVDA schooling/sanctioned shows and/or Licensed shows and have at least a 2% increase

in scores within that level. Same horse/rider combination. Western riders Level 2 or higher

are also welcome to apply. Multiple awards given. AA/O/Jr/Yr. are all eligible. Applicants

need only meet the Volunteer Requirements.


Name Horse

SVDA Member Number

Division Open AA Jr/YR




Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number




Please attach copies of this tests to confirm scores. The copy is the front of the completed test,




acceptable.

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FORM F19 ABSOLUT CHARM “THE LITTLE THOROUGHBRED THAT

COULDN’T” THOROUGHBRED AA/O HIGH AVERAGE AWARDS



[email protected]


2. Riders must submit a USDF Internet Printout OR a copy of three (3) Schooling, Sanctioned

Schooling, or Licensed Show tests or any combination. The copy is the front of the completed test,

which must include the name of the competition, name of test, date, judge, judge’s signature, score,

etc. If the judge’s signature is not on the front, the rider must also copy the section that includes

the signature. The scores will be averaged to determine the award winners. The top three

contenders will be awarded in consecutive order according to scores. This is a full Thoroughbred

ONLY award. Please include breed verification paperwork with application. This award is open to

all levels but only the top three highest averages will be awarded. Scores from same level and same

year only.

3. Eight hours of volunteer service are required to qualify for SVDA year end awards.


Name Horse

SVDA Member Number

Division AA or O



Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number

LEVEL of COMPETITION:___________________ TEST DATE SHOW

LOCATION

JUDGE SCORE %

1.

2.

3.

AVERAGE:_________%

Please include Thoroughbred breed verification along with copies of Tests.



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FORM F20 OVERCOMING ADVERSITY AWARD “BECAUSE WITH DRIVE AND

DETERMINATION NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE” SPONSORED BY LBD FARM

Awards Deadline is December 1 Please mail to: Lorna Parsons 5009 Holly Rd, Portsmouth VA 23703.

Cell: (727) 288-7539 [email protected]

The Overcoming Adversity Dressage Award will be given for the SVDA riders with

the highest point/percentage spread in a level, same test, in the same year. For example, you get a 50% on a test

in a level then, at another show you get a 67%. Your point/percentage spread is a 17% difference. The single

highest point/percentage spread is awarded. The lower score must be achieved first then the higher score.

Eligibility for these awards includes all SVDA Schooling /SVDA Sanctioned Shows and Licensed shows in any

USEF Dressage Tests from Introductory Level and up. Western Dressage riders are also eligible for this award

from Intro to Level Four. There will be three awards given. Two for schooling shows (one for a schooling

Western rider, one for a schooling classical dressage rider), and one for Licensed shows. Eliminations are not

eligible. Applicants need only meet the volunteer requirements.


Name Horse

SVDA Member Number



Street address

City/state/zip

Email

Phone number

Qualifying level and test ______________________________

Qualifying test low score percentage ______________________________ Date: ______

Qualifying test high score percentage _____________________________ Date: ______

Total percentage difference_______________

Please attach copies of these tests to confirm scores. The copy is the front of the completed test, which must

include the name of the competition, name of test, date, judge, judge’s signature, score, etc. If the judge’s

signature is not on the front, the rider must also copy the section that includes the signature

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