Show Information

ATTENTION COMPETITORS: USEF Vaccination Rule Change​
Download a vaccination record sheet here by clicking here: VACCINATION RECORD: EQUINE INFLUENZA AND EQUINE HERPES

At Federation licensed competitions, horses entering the grounds must be accompanied by documentation of Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within six months prior to entering the stables. Horses not in compliance with this rule may be required to leave the competition grounds upon request by Competition Management. Documentation should consist of one of the following methods mentioned below. The frequency of vaccine administration should be per the vaccine manufacturers’ or veterinarian’s recommendations. It is recommended that vaccines are administered by or under the direction of a veterinarian.

NWDA Shows General Regulations and Entry Specifications Class Descriptions

  • Dressage Suitability in Hand: Open to horses of any age. Horses must be shown in a halter or a bridle. All horses involved must be attached with some type of lead to a human. No free horses, even foals!! Horses will be shown at a walk and a trot on the standard in hand triangle and will be judged on suitability to become a dressage horse. This will include conformation, movement, and temperament.
  • Dressage Equitation: Open to riders who have not shown above Second Level. Horses will be shown in a group and asked to perform, at minimum, walk, trot, and canter in both directions. Other possible movements may include, but not limited to: leg-yield, lengthened gaits, halt, turn on the forehand, and riding without stirrups. To be judged on rider’s hands, seat, position, and use of aids.
  • Leadline: Open to all aged rider (young & young at heart!), led at the walk only. Ribbons only. Riders may not enter any riding classes.
  • Hunter: Horse is judged on performance and soundness with an emphasis on manners. Extreme speed will be penalized. Under saddle classes to be shown as a group.
  • Hunt Seat Equitation: Rider to be judged on use of seat, legs, and hands. Classes on the flat shown in a group.
  • Jumper: Jumping rounds to be judged on penalties (knockdowns, faults, refusals, and time) only.
  • Prix Caprilli: A designated dressage test equivalent to Training Level to include up to four 18” jumping obstacles.

Schooling Show Information

  • Entries: Entry forms MUST be postmarked by the closing date of the show or will be subject to late fees. Entries postmarked after the closing date will be taken as scheduling allows and are subject to be returned. Late fees for entries are as follows: $20 per horse/rider combination. Add-on fees: Dressage - $5/class Jumping- $10 one-time fee. Post entries will be taken at the show as scheduling allows. In the event that a horse becomes lame or a rider becomes injured, a substitute horse or rider will be accepted at no additional fee. If both the horse and the rider change, then the change will be subject to a $5 changing fee. Please enter the appropriate division (Open, AA, or Jr/YR) for each show. Since classes will be scheduled concurrently for ease of switching times, you may not cross enter divisions.
  • Refunds: No refunds will be given after the closing date.
  • Cancellations/Switches: All substitutions must be cleared through the show manager or secretary with adequate time for the show management to notify the judge and other officials.
  • Outstanding Fees/Inappropriate Behavior: Participants who are financially negligent to the show (incomplete payment of fees) will not be allowed to compete for prizes and will be advised not to enter any future shows until payments are completed in full. Participants in schooling shows are encouraged to show civil, sportsmanlike behavior when dealing with all volunteers, employees, other participants, and participant’s family members while on the grounds. Inappropriate, argumentative or aggressive behavior, body language, words or attitudes will result in the automatic scratching of all future classes at said competition by all involved parties.
  • Tests: Current 2015 USDF Introductory Level tests and 2015 USEF Training Level and above tests to be used in all classes. Contact show management for current Prix Caprilli tests.
  • Rules: Rules listed in the Omnibus will be used to settle a dispute at the schooling shows with show management making the final decision. In the event that a rule is not specified in the Omnibus, then the show management will follow as closely as possible to the current USEF Rule Book. Show management may consult with judges for any disputes.
  • Click here to read the Schooling Show Etiquette form

Payback Classes

Possible Payback Dressage Classes:
  • Mystery Test: Tests to be read, but not known to the competitor. The tests will be chosen at the comparable level to the other tests entered at the competition. 
  • Footloose and Fancy Free: Ride a test without stirrups. 
  • Dressage Classic: Test to be determined by show management for payback.
  • Championship Class: Ridden at the highest test of level, ridden from memory, and no whip.
Possible Payback Jumping Classes:
  • Mini-Prix: First round at 2’0”, second round timed at 2’6”, run according to AHSA Table II
  • Gamber’s Choice: Each fence has a point value and the rider picks his own course while being timed; the object is to earn the most points.
  • Pairs Jumping: Ride the course with a friend and see how close you really are!
The payback classes will have cash awards in addition to the usual 6 rosette ribbons. The total amount available in each class will be 75% of the entry fees plus any amount received as donations specified for this purpose (with a $25 guarantee). For instance, if six riders enter the class (Entry fee for each=$20), the total payback would be $115 (6x$20=120; $120x75%=$90; $90+$25=$115). This amount would be divided among class entrants according to the Payback Table.  Donations will be accepted until the start of the class; please see the show secretary to donate prize money and add to the excitement!

Thoroughbred Incentive Awards:

NWDA is now offering Thoroughbred Incentive Awards! Click here to read the details.

NWDA Recognized Shows: General Regulations and Entry Specifications:

Please refer to the USDF(http://www.usdf.org/) and USEF (https://www.usef.org/) websites for regulations which apply to all shows recognized by those organizations.