Six place-ribbons are awarded for each class, except Critique. Champion & Reserve are awarded by level. Champion & Reserve will be awarded for Introductory, Training, First, Second Level & above, Dressage for Event Riders, and Western Dressage, if there are three or more qualifiers for the level. Horse/rider combinations must have at least two scores at the level to qualify for Champion & Reserve. Scores from Critique Class will be averaged with regular dressage test scores of the same level.

RULES: Unless otherwise stated, PVDA schooling show rules will apply.  PVDA Schooling Show Rules  If you have questions, please ask a show manager. 

Horses are limited to a maximum of three Dressage rides per day at Fourth Level and below or two Dressage rides per day above Fourth Level.  Horses may enter no more than two consecutive levels, Freestyle levels included, at any one competition.  

Should the show reach capacity, the show management may implement a two test limit to all competitors in an effort to accommodate more riders.  Your entries will be refunded accordingly.  

Cross entry in Eventing tests and other Dressage tests is permitted as listed below:

Eventing Beginner Novice and Novice tests are equivalent to Training Level.

Eventing Training Level, Modified Level, and Preliminary Level tests are equivalent to First Level.

Eventing Intermediate Level tests are equivalent to Second Level.

Eventing Advanced Level tests are equivalent to Third Level.

Except for Young Horse tests, all dressage tests listed above shall be considered equivalent to

the highest test of the level.

Reference: USEF DR119

Please be aware of USEF rule DR. 120.1.1 which states:

“Protective headgear is defined as a riding helmet, which meets or exceeds current ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. From the time horses are officially admitted to the competition grounds by competition management, anyone mounted on a horse at any time on the competition grounds, including non-competing riders, riders on non-competing horses, mounted participants in exhibition classes, and those competing in all classes and tests, including Para Dressage tests, must wear protective headgear as defined by this rule and otherwise in compliance with GR801. The harness must be secured and properly fitted. Any rider violating this rule at any time must immediately be prohibited from further riding until the headgear is properly in place.”

See Policies for more information and details.