• Awards are Open to all NODA Members 
• Awards presented at the Annual Awards Banquet 
• Submission of scores for 2008 must be Postmarked by OCTOBER 31, 2008  
• All scores, including NODA schooling show scores, must be submitted BY THE COMPETITOR on the 2008 OFFICIAL Competition Report Form. 
• Each Official 2008 Competition Report Form submitted must include copies of the dressage test fronts or a USDF score check.  
•  Everyone must submit (4) NODA BUCKS (**). 
• Separate forms must be completed for each division or award.   Forms can be found in your 2008 NODA Handbook and on this web site. 
• Mail your form(s) to:   Janeen Langowski ; 4714 Southwood Drive ; Brooklyn, OH 44144-3148  If a receipt is desired, please include a SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope).   Questions?  Contact Janeen Cell 440-666-6182; email  YearEnd-Awards@nodarider.org
• All association trophies are rotating unless otherwise noted.  Winner may have possession for eleven months, at which time trophy must be returned, in as received condition, to NODA.  
• NODA reserves the right to present additional awards or to replace any trophies withdrawn by sponsors.

(**) VOLUNTEERING:   In order to be eligible for annual awards, riders must donate 4 hours of their time during the season. Hours can be earned by working at schooling shows, recognized show and clinics, by submitting Newsletter articles, helping with mailings or doing committee work.  Volunteers earn NODA bucks for their time.  Four NODA bucks must be submitted with your Official Report From to be considered for our NODA Awards.  See the NODA newsletter or web site for details. 

DON’T FORGET TO SUBMIT YOUR (4) NODA BUCKS WITH YOUR 2008 COMPETITION REPORT FORM WHEN APPLYING FOR NODA 2008 AWARDS !
This applies to all Professionals, Adult Amateurs, & Junior/Young Riders!!

AWARDS FOR USEF / USDF
RECOGNIZED DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS
 

Scholarships:   Championship ribbons, awards and scholarships in the amount of $75.00 each will be awarded to the rider/horse combination with the highest average score in each of the following divisions.  Ribbons will be awarded to tenth place.  One score from 4 different judges is required.  Freestyle scores may not be used.

Training Level    Open -- JR/YR -- Adult Amateur

First Level          Open -- JR/YR -- Adult Amateur

Second Level      Open -- JR/YR -- Adult Amateur

Third Level         Open -- JR/YR -- Adult Amateur Combined

Fourth Level       Open -- JR/YR -- Adult Amateur Combined

FEI Levels           Open -- JR/YR -- Adult Amateur Combined

Alessandria Memorial Trophy: given by Lisa Gorretta and The Paddock Saddlery in memory of her Swedish Warmblood mare “Alessandria”. Awarded to the horse/rider with the highest average score at the FEI levels (PSG through Grand Prix combined) using 4 scores from 4 different judges.

 

Jane Grey Trophy: given by Lisa Gorretta in memory of her thoroughbred mare, Jane Grey aka “She’s Long Gone”. Awarded to a “second career” thoroughbred that raced and then competed in dressage with the highest average based upon 4 scores from 4 different judges in recognized competition at Third Level or above. A copy of the registration papers AND documentation of a racing record must accompany submitted scores.
 

Michael von der Nonne Trophy: given by Dagmar Zimmerman in memory of a dressage pioneer in Northeast Ohio, to the rider/horse with the highest median score at First Level using 3 scores from 3 different judges.

Musical Freestyle: A single combined division of freestyle competitors will be awarded ribbons first through tenth, based upon the highest average of 3 scores earned from 3 different judges in recognized dressage competitions.

Randeck Memorial Trophy:  given by Carey Smith-Wilson to the adult amateur with the highest average scores based upon 4 scores in 3 shows from different judges in recognized competition at 4th level or above.


Richard Gascoigne Memorial Trophy: given by Bitsy Gascoigne and Ann Gascoigne Nixon in memory of Richard Gascoigne. Awarded to the adult amateur rider/horse with
the highest average at Second Level or above in recognized competition, based upon 4 scores from 4 different judges at recognized dressage competitions

Richter 5 Trophy: given by Maggie Ball to the Arabian or half Arabian horse ridden by an Adult Amateur, Junior/Young rider, or Professional with the highest average, based upon four scores from four different judges, at any level, at recognized dressage competitions. A copy of the registration papers or a written verification of lineage must accompany the submitted scores

  

Sindarin Trophy: ggiven by Dale Lappert in memory of her thoroughbred stallion Sindarin. Awarded to the thoroughbred or half thoroughbred horse with the highest average based upon 4 scores from 4 different judges at any level at recognized dressage competitions. A copy of the registration papers or a letter verifying lineage must accompany the submitted scores. 

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       AWARDS FOR RECOGNIZED & UNRECOGNIZED
DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS

Joan Rapp Trophy  given by Gail Patton in memory of Joan, the founding president of NODA, who taught at Red Raider for many years.  It is awarded to the horse trained and ridden by a non-professional who best demonstrates that dressage training benefits a horse in all disciplines. In addition to sending 3 scores from 3 different judges (from recognized, NODA, or NODA approved schooling shows) evidence of winning 3 ribbons (1st, 2nd or 3rd place) in one or more riding disciplines other than Dressage must be submitted. Driving classes may count. If combined training results are included, placings must be from the entire event, not just the dressage phase.

The Gallant Lad Trophy recognizes the outstanding performance by the vintage horse (15 years or older). Scores may come from the NODA recognized show or NODA schooling shows. Award is based upon 3 scores from 3 different judges at any level of competition. A copy of registration papers or a letter stating the horse’s age must be submitted with the scores.

The Moody Mare Award given by Kimberly Moody.  This award is for a Baroque or Baroque-Cross Horse (Andalusian, Friesian, Lipizzaner, and Lusitano) shown by the owner.  Owner can be an Adult Amateur, Jr/Young Rider or Professional.  Scores may be from Recognized or Unrecognized shows at any level of competition.  The award will be given to the highest average score based on 4 scores from 4 different judges.  A copy of registration papers must accompany the submitted scores.

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AWARDS FOR UNRECOGNIZED DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS
NODA & non-NODA SCHOOLING SHOWS

Eligibility
Riders:  Junior/Young Riders & Adult Amateurs ONLY 
Scores:  Only count from date of your NODA membership

Award Eligibility Requirements for Non-NODA Schooling Dressage Shows
Scores are eligible for submission if the dressage schooling show meets the following criteria:  
1. The show is open to all NODA members and it has been advertised in the NODA   newsletter or calendar or a prize list has been sent to all NODA members.
2. The judge must hold a current USEF dressage judge license OR have held a card in the past OR be a USDF "L" Program graduate.
3. Riders who submit scores from Introductory classes held at non-NODA schooling shows may specify whether these scores are to be counted for Introductory Level-Rider or Introductory Level-Horse (but not both) awards.
4. Novice Training Level riders who compete at non-NODA shows not offering Novice classes may submit Training Level scores towards Novice awards. 

Scholarships: Scholarships Added for 2008.  Championship ribbons, awards and scholarships in the amount of $50.00 each will be awarded to the rider/horse combination with the highest average score in each of the following divisions.  Ribbons will be awarded to tenth place.  Four scores from four different judges (2nd level and above only 3 scores) are required.  Exception: For equitation and for 2^nd Level and above, only 3 scores are required. Freestyle scores may not be used.
 

Walk-Trot Equitation-Juniors Walk-Trot Equitation - Adult Amateur Dressage Seat Equitation - Juniors Dressage Seat Equitation-Adult Amateur Introductory Level-Adult Amateur Introductory Level-Junior Rider Introductory Level-Horse Novice Training Level-Adult Amateur Novice Training Level - Junior Rider

Open Training Level - Adult Amateur Open Training Level - Junior Rider First Level Adult Amateur First Level & Above-Junior Rider Second Level (JR/AA combined) Third Level (JR/AA combined) Fourth Level (JR/AA combined) FEI Level (JR/AA combined)

The Fox Smith Trophy donated by Lynn Fry in memory of Fox Smith of Red Raider Camp to recognize outstanding achievement in Walk-Trot and/or Dressage Seat Equitation. The award is given to the high point equitation rider who has competed in at least two NODA schooling shows. Points are awarded as follows: 1st place - 7 pts; 2nd – 5 pts; 3rd – 4 pts; 4th – 3 pts; 5th – 2 pts; 6th – 1 pt. A separate equitation form is required (see NODA Handbook or web site). List show name, judge, placing, and have show secretary sign to verify.

Laddie Andahazy Memorial Trophy sponsored by Gretchen Singleton on behalf of NODA and given in memory of Laddie Andahazy, a longtime member, judge and driving force in the equestrian community, perhaps most noticeably at Lake Erie College. It is given to the adult amateur dressage rider who was a novice at the beginning of the competition season and performed exceptionally well in our NODA schooling shows. Two scores from two different judges at NODA schooling shows must be submitted.

The Sweeter Award is donated by Janeen Langowski to recognize outstanding effort by a junior novice rider. The award is based upon the highest score obtained at the NODA Schooling Show Championship plus the (3) highest scores earned in a novice class from (2) different NODA schooling shows. This award is a non-rotating trophy that is awarded permanently to the recipient

The Rowdy Memorial Trophy:   given by Cheryl Lee to recognize outstanding effort by an adult amateur competitor. The award is based upon the score obtained at the NODA schooling show championship plus the highest score earned at a NODA schooling show.

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MORE AWARDS  

The Edy Ujczo Horse Partnership Trophy  Awarded annually by Regina Sacha to an individual who provides outstanding emotional, grooming, ground or economic support to a NODA rider.  The individual must be a tireless support of a rider's dressage pursuits, who is an essential "behind the scenes" caregiver to horse and rider, offering tireless encouragement, motivation and assistance.     To be considered for the award, please submit one-page or less summary of why someone should be considered for the award.  Must include name of person recommending and relationship (i.e., husband, partner, friend, etc.). All entries to be mailed to Regina Sacha via email regina.sacha@sbcglobal.net for consideration, or snail mail to:  Regina Sacha, 7619 McCreary Road, Seven Hills, OH  44131.  All entries must be postmarked October 31, 2008 or before. 

Events / Horse Trials: Ribbons to 6th place will be awarded to the horse/rider combinations with the best averages earned in the dressage phase of recognized USEF/USEA events, horse trials, or schooling events.  One score from three different judges at any level required.  A copy of the entire score sheet showing points earned (not just the penalty points) including judge's signature must be submitted.  The judge must meet the NODA's criteria for Unrecognized Dressage Competitions.

Achievement Certificates will be given to any rider/horse combinations with three scores of 58% or better at any level from three different judges at either recognized or unrecognized competition who have not placed in any of the previously listed awards.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In the event that new awards or revisions to the Awards Program should become available during the competition year, complete information and eligibility requirements will be published in the NODA newsletter and on the official website www.nodarider.org.

SCHOOLING SHOW AWARDS AVAILABLE FROM USDF REGION 2

USDF - REGION 2 Local Circuits Year End Awards Program for Schooling Show Competitors:   Details on this program are available on the  Region 2 web site at http://usdf-region2.org, and click on Schooling Shows under Regional Programs, or contact Cathy Jacob, cathyjacob@juno.com phone (513) 738-2746