2008 PVDA Shows. Every year the PVDA sponsors four licensed dressage shows and many local schooling shows; this year there are 30 schooling shows scheduled. The following resources should help you plan your show schedule and enter the shows and help you make plans to volunteer at the shows. Click the blue title to open the document.
2008 PVDA Omnibus. Provides information about the shows, locations, show secretaries, how to enter, and other information is available in the. See the next listing for the updated Ride for Life Prize List.
Updated PVDA Ride for Life Prize List. Show date is 28-29 June 2008. Updated 6 June 2008.
Ride for Life Ride Times. Click the blue title to open the Ride for Life ride times.
Map of Show Locations. A map showing the locations of all the 2008 PVDA shows.
USEF/USDF Region 1 Licensed Show Form. Use this form to enter USEF/USDF licensed shows.
PVDA Schooling Show Form. Use this form to enter PVDA schooling shows.
PVDA Schooling Show Evaluation Form. Use this form to evaluate a schooling show in which you have participated.
Dressage Tests. Dressage tests have been provided on the PVDA web site to help you practice the tests and prepare for dressage shows. Click here to open a listing of the dressage tests. Official copies of the tests may be obtained from the USDF and USEF web sites.
Show Volunteers. PVDA cannot sponsor licensed or schooling shows without volunteers. The PVDA has a volunteer training program; additionally, volunteers can receive on-the-job training at a show. The following resources explain some of the show volunteer jobs. Click the title to open the document.
Arena Setup. Explains how to set up a dressage arena.
Scorer. Explains how to score dressage test sheets. (Large file)
Ring Steward and Equipment Check. Explains the responsibilities of a Ring Steward and how to check horse and rider equipment. (Large file)
Runners. Explains how to be a runner.
Technical Delegate. Explains the responsibilities of the Technical Delegate so you know when to go to him/her with a show question or to resolve a show problem.
Scribe. Explains how to scribe for a dressage judge.
Schooling Show Managers. The ultimate schooling show volunteer job at is the show manager. Click here to open a document that explains how to manage a schooling show.
Show Results. Click here to open a listing of PVDA show results.
Year End High Score Awards. PVDA provides year end high score awards for PVDA members that have competed in both licensed and schooling shows and have volunteered at least eight hours at PVDA-sponsored shows. Click here for more information.
Rider Achievement Awards. PVDA recognizes riders for scores earned at either schooling or recognized shows, with attractive pins for each of four levels. These are not the same as the Year End High Score Awards, which recognize the horse's scores. Click here for more information.
Other Show Resources. The following information will assist you in your dressage showing endeavors.
Glossary of Dressage Terms. This Glossary of Dressage Terms was developed by J. Ashton Moore to assist judges, trainers, competitors and dressage enthusiasts in communicating dressage principles. Dated 2007.
USEF Rule Book. Provides rules in all horse disciplines, including dressage. Updated frequently so check this often.
USDF Competitions Handbook. Provides information on both running and competing in a USDF competition. Updated frequently so check this often.
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