NODA YEAR-END AWARDS

2012 NODA YEAR-END AWARDS
Download: Year-End Awards List

   Page 1           Guidelines & Information    Recognized         Recognized & Unrecognized
   Page 2           Unrecognized                      Other Awards      USDF Region 2 Awards
   Downloads    2012 Competition Report Form (Type & Print Version of Awards Application)

                                                   UPDATED 04/21/2012                    2011 Year-End Banquet Celebration Results

                              Important 2012 Year-End Awards Eligibility News

2012 AWARD QUALIFICATION NEWS - RECOGNIZED SHOWS NODA Membership is required for Rider AND Owner of horse competing PRIOR to earning scores for ANY Year-End Award or Trophy.

2012 VOLUNTEER HOURS & NODA BUCKS Riders must donate four (4) hours of their time during the 2012 season.   Volunteers earn NODA bucks for their donated time.   Only Four (4) NODA bucks acquired in 2012 are required to submit Competition Report Form(s). NOTE: NODA Bucks are signed and dated when they are earned. See VOLUNTEER page for more information.

2012 GUIDELINES & INFORMATION
o	Awards are open to all NODA members and will be presented at the annual banquet.
o	Competitors must be members prior to earning scores submitted.
o	Submission of scores for 2012 must be postmarked by: OCTOBER 20, 2012.
o	Scores must be sent on the official Competition Report Form and include either copies of the test fronts or a USDF score check.
o	Everyone must submit (4) NODA BUCKS earned in the current competition year, for each horse/rider combination.
o	2012 Competition Report Form - Type and Print Format Click HERE
o	Separate Competition Report forms must be completed for each division or award.
o	Four (4) NODA Bucks earned in 2012 required to apply for year-end awards.
o	Mails Competition Form(s) plus 4 NODA Bucks earned in 2012 to: Janeen Langowski-Grava, 12386 Alpha Rd., Hiram, OH 44234 If receipt is desired, please include SASE or email your request to YearEnd-Award@nodarider.org
o	ALL SCORES, including those from NODA schooling shows, MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE COMPETITOR.
o	All association trophies are rotating unless otherwise noted. Winner may have possession for eleven months, at which time trophy must be returned, in the same condition as received, to NODA.
o	NODA reserves the right to present additional awards or to replace trophies withdrawn by sponsors.
o	Scores obtained from Opportunity Classes (offered at Recognized Competitions) may only be submitted for Unrecognized Year-End Awards.
o	Ties for Scholarships/Ribbons: In the case of a tie for a Scholarship/Ribbon, two (2) Scholarships/Ribbons will be awarded, skipping the next ribbon
o	Ties for Trophies/Other Awards: Award will be given to the rider with the single highest individual score submitted for that Trophy or Other Award.
o	If submitting a score from a panel of judges, the combined average must be used. It is permissible to use a score, from the same show or another show, from a judge that was on the panel of judge
o	If new awards or revisions to the Awards Program become available during the competition year, complete information and eligibility requirements will be published in the NODA newsletter and on this website.

USEF RECOGNIZED DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS

Year-End Championship Ribbons, Awards, and Scholarships in the amount of $100.00 each will be awarded to the horse/rider combination with the highest average score in each of the following divisions. Ribbons will also be awarded to tenth place. One score from four (4) different judges is required. If the test score is from a panel of judges, the combined average score is the only score that can be submitted. Freestyle and Young Horse scores may not be used. A horse and rider combination that has previously won a Year-End Championship is no longer eligible for awards at that level or lower level. The owner of a horse ridden by a Professional must also be a NODA member when scores are earned.

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)

PSG/Intermediaire     (Open) - (Jr/YR - Adult Amateur Combined) (**)

Intermediaire II / Grand Prix     (Open) - (Jr/YR - Adult Amateur Combined)

                         (**) Scores submitted must be from SAME LEVEL of Competition

The 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 four (4) scores from four (4) different judges.

The "FABIAN" Schoolmaster Trophy Sponsored by owner, Regina M. Sacha-Ujczo and long-term lessee, Heather Soones Booher of Saddles 101, in the name of the fabulous Oldenburg Gelding, "Fabian", to encourage the use of and honor all dressage schoolmaster horses who contribute to the advancement of amateurs in countless and unsung ways. Schoolmasters are tolerant, priceless and invaluable to the future of the sport. Horse/Rider combination must be a JR/YR or AA submitting (4) scores from Recognized competitions at Training Level or higher from (4) different Judges at the same level of competition. Must show record of the schoolmaster previously having shown Recognized competition at 3rd level or higher, earning a score of 60% or higher. Proof can be a copy of the test or a score report sheet from the USDF/USEF. As part of the application process, please submit a 150 to 200 word paragraph detailing the learning and influence gained from the schoolmaster relationship. Please note: The paragraph will NOT be used to determine the winner, but could be published to serve as learning for others on the important contributions of the schoolmaster.   New Award for 2012


The 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 four (4) scores from four (4) different judges in Recognized competition at 2nd Level or above. Scores from different levels of competition may be combined. A copy of the registration papers AND documentation of a racing record must accompany submitted scores.

The Michael von der Nonne Trophy given by Dagmar Zimmerman in memory of a dressage pioneer in Northeast Ohio, to the rider/horse (rider may be amateur or professional) with the highest median score at First Level using three (3) scores from three (3) different judges at Recognized competitions.

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

The Randeck Memorial Trophy given by Carey Smith-Wilson to the adult amateur with the highest average scores based upon fours (4) scores in three (3) shows from different judges in Recognized competition at 4th Level or above. Scores from different levels of competition may be combined.

The 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 four (4) scores from four (4) different judges at recognized dressage competitions.

The 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 (4) scores from four (4) different judges at any level at Recognized dressage competitions. Scores from different levels of competition may be combined. A copy of the registration papers or written verification of linage must accompany the submitted scores.

The Sindarin Trophy given by Dale Lappert in memory of her Thoroughbred stallion Sindarin. Awarded to the Thoroughbred or half-Thoroughbred horse with the highest average based on four (4) scores from four (4) different judges at any level at Recognized dressage competitions. Scores from different levels of competition may be combined. A copy of the registration papers or letter verifying lineage must accompany the submitted scores.

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RECOGNIZED & UNRECOGNIZED (SCHOOLING) DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS

Freestyle Award Trophy- Adult Amateur, Owner/Trainer given by Ledge Hollow Stable and presented to the adult amateur rider who has attained the highest average score of at least two (2) scores earned under two (2) different judges (any level freestyle, though both test fronts submitted must be the same level). The test fronts may be from any two shows; schooling or Recognized. The rider must be primarily responsible for the training of the horse at the level submitted. Submit test fronts and Competition Report Form to Janeen Langowski-Grava.

The Full of Grace Award given by Leslie Grimm. This award is for Draft or Draft-Cross horse shown by owner. Owner can be an Adult Amateur, Jr/Young Rider or Professional. Award is based upon three (3) scores from three (3) different judges at any level of Recognized or Unrecognized competitions. One score must come from a NODA sponsored show. Scores from different levels of competition may be combined. A copy of registration papers or a letter verifying the horse’s lineage must accompany the submitted scores.

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

The Gretchen Singleton Vintage Award Trophy given by Kathy Dennis and Sally Gries in honor and memory of Gretchen Singleton, is awarded to the high scoring amateur rider who was 50 years of age or older when scores were earned. Award is based on 4 scores from four (4) different judges from Recognized or Unrecognized competitions and can be a combination of scores from multiple levels. Birth date must be submitted.

The Moody Mare Trophy given by Kimberly Moody. This award is for a Baroque or Baroque-Cross Horse (Andalusian, Friesian, Lipizzan, Lusitano) shown by the owner. Owner must 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 four (4) scores from four (4) different judges from the same level of competition. A copy of registration papers must accompany the submitted scores.

The 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 three (3) scores from three (3) different judges (from Recognized, NODA or NODA approved schooling shows), evidence of winning three (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, placing must be from the entire event, not just the dressage phase.

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