2025 Midwest Dressage Association Approved Virtual Shows
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Closing Dates
April 15: Thistle Run's, Spring Fling Virtual Show. Entry Link
April 30: Central Michigan Horseman Association, Spring Virtual Show. Entry Link
May 5: Western Dressage of Michigan, Waters Edge Virtual Show. Entry Link
May 15: Thistle Run's, Flower Power Virtual Show. Entry Link
June 15: Thistle Run's, Life's a Beach Virtual Show. Entry Link
June 29: Western Dressage of Michigan, Sunflower Virtual Show. Entry Link
June 30: Central Michigan Horseman Association, Summer Virtual Show. Entry Link
July 15: Thistle Run's, Suns Out, Buns Out Virtual Show. Entry Link
August 3: Western Dressage of Michigan, BOSS Virtual Show. Entry Link
August 15: Thistle Run's, Skoolz 4 Foolz Virtual Show. Entry Link
August 29: Central Michigan Horseman Association, Spring Virtual Show. Entry Link
Closing Dates
April 15: Thistle Run's, Spring Fling Virtual Show. Entry Link
April 30: Central Michigan Horseman Association, Spring Virtual Show. Entry Link
May 5: Western Dressage of Michigan, Waters Edge Virtual Show. Entry Link
May 15: Thistle Run's, Flower Power Virtual Show. Entry Link
June 15: Thistle Run's, Life's a Beach Virtual Show. Entry Link
June 29: Western Dressage of Michigan, Sunflower Virtual Show. Entry Link
June 30: Central Michigan Horseman Association, Summer Virtual Show. Entry Link
July 15: Thistle Run's, Suns Out, Buns Out Virtual Show. Entry Link
August 3: Western Dressage of Michigan, BOSS Virtual Show. Entry Link
August 15: Thistle Run's, Skoolz 4 Foolz Virtual Show. Entry Link
August 29: Central Michigan Horseman Association, Spring Virtual Show. Entry Link
MIDWEST DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION VIRTUAL COMPETITION PROGRAm
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The Midwest Dressage Association sponsors a championship award and ribbons through tenth place. The requirements are the same across classical, para, and western dressage.
Section 1: Eligibility:
Section 2: Eligible Shows
Section 3: Tests:
Section 4 - LEVELS & DIVISIONS:
Classical MDA Participating Schooling Shows:
Western MDA Participating Schooling Shows:
Section 5 - Qualification Requirements and Minimum Scores Eligible for Year End Awards
Awards recipients must be an MDA member, in good standing, at the time the scores were earned. Awards can only be earned at two (2) consecutive levels for each horse/rider combination within an award year. Scores must meet the following conditions to be used for Year End Awards:
SCORE REQUIREMENTS
Classical: Introduction to Dressage through Second Level, only for Open and Adult Amateur divisions--minimum percentage score of 58.000%.
Western: Introduction to Dressage through Level 2, only for Open and Adult Amateur divisions--minimum percentage score of 58.000%.
Eventing: Starter thru Intermediate, only for Open and Adult Amateur divisions--maximum percentage score of 42.000%.
Introduction to Dressage through Second Level (Level 2 for Western),(Starter – Intermediate for Eventing), only for Junior/Young Rider will not have a minimum (maximum for eventing) percentage score.
Special Note: Because of the challenges para-equestrians face there will be no minimum percentage for para-equestrians.
Section 6 - Reporting Errors
Should a trainer, exhibitor, or parent in the case of a Junior/Young rider find an error in a score, a missing score, or a discrepancy between their records and the awards record, this should be reported within 10 days of finding the error to the Awards Chairperson. Members should be prepared with documentation to assist the awards chairperson in clarifying the situation. Only in a very rare exception will the "10 day rule" be waived. Especially if more than 10 days after the Awards presentation.
Suggestions to Members/Riders:
Appendices:
Qualifying Volunteer Hours:
The Midwest Dressage Association sponsors a championship award and ribbons through tenth place. The requirements are the same across classical, para, and western dressage.
Section 1: Eligibility:
- All MDA members in good standing are eligible for the awards program. Membership dues must be received prior to the date of a show for the scores from that show to be eligible for the awards program. Social memberships must be upgraded to full membership by Sep 30th in order to be eligible for awards.
- The show year for all MDA awards will be October 1st through September 30th.
- Scores must be submitted by the rider or owner by Oct. 15th for both recognized and schooling shows. The MDA will verify the scores with show management, but only the submitted scores will be counted towards the year-end award program. New for 2025, the MDA will no longer automatically record scores.
- RIDERS MUST PAY AN MDA SUBMISSION FEE OF $35 FOR ONE DIVISION AND $50 FOR TWO DIVISIONS
Section 2: Eligible Shows
- Any sanctioned virtual show organization in Michigan.
- Judges must be a minimum of USDF L graduates or WDAA licensed Judges
Section 3: Tests:
- All classical tests must be the current USEF and/or FEI tests.
- All western tests must be the current WDAA/USEF tests.
- All eventing tests must be the current USEA/USEF tests.
- Para Equestrian TOC (Test of Choice) must be the current FEI Para Equestrian tests.
- Horses may enter no more than two consecutive levels including freestyle, at any one competition. A horse being ridden by more than one rider can only enter the arena three (3) times a day regardless of level and rider
Section 4 - LEVELS & DIVISIONS:
Classical MDA Participating Schooling Shows:
- Dressage Seat Equitation — Open, Adult Amateur, Junior/Young Rider, Leadline
- Sporthorse In Hand (Pilot Program)—Open, Junior
- Introduction to Dressage—Open, Adult Amateur, Junior/Young Rider
- Training Level—Open, Adult Amateur, Junior/Young Rider
- First Level— Open, Adult Amateur, Junior/Young Rider
- Second Level—Open, Adult Amateur, Junior/Young Rider
- Test of Choice Eventing (Starter - Intermediate) —Open, Amateur, Junior/Young Rider
- Para-Equestrian (Both Rated and MDA participating schooling shows)—Open (Please see appendices for additional Para-Equestrian information)
Western MDA Participating Schooling Shows:
- Introductory Level—Open, Amateur, Junior
- Basic Level—Open, Amateur, Youth
- Level 1—Open, Amateur, Junior
- Level 2—Open, Amateur, Junior
Section 5 - Qualification Requirements and Minimum Scores Eligible for Year End Awards
Awards recipients must be an MDA member, in good standing, at the time the scores were earned. Awards can only be earned at two (2) consecutive levels for each horse/rider combination within an award year. Scores must meet the following conditions to be used for Year End Awards:
- Scores must be from one (1) horse/rider combination.
- submit three scores
- from three different shows
SCORE REQUIREMENTS
Classical: Introduction to Dressage through Second Level, only for Open and Adult Amateur divisions--minimum percentage score of 58.000%.
Western: Introduction to Dressage through Level 2, only for Open and Adult Amateur divisions--minimum percentage score of 58.000%.
Eventing: Starter thru Intermediate, only for Open and Adult Amateur divisions--maximum percentage score of 42.000%.
Introduction to Dressage through Second Level (Level 2 for Western),(Starter – Intermediate for Eventing), only for Junior/Young Rider will not have a minimum (maximum for eventing) percentage score.
Special Note: Because of the challenges para-equestrians face there will be no minimum percentage for para-equestrians.
Section 6 - Reporting Errors
Should a trainer, exhibitor, or parent in the case of a Junior/Young rider find an error in a score, a missing score, or a discrepancy between their records and the awards record, this should be reported within 10 days of finding the error to the Awards Chairperson. Members should be prepared with documentation to assist the awards chairperson in clarifying the situation. Only in a very rare exception will the "10 day rule" be waived. Especially if more than 10 days after the Awards presentation.
Suggestions to Members/Riders:
- Only submitted scores from "participating" schooling shows will be tabulated for Year End Awards. Please ensure all scores are submitted by Oct. 15th to be included in the awards program.
- Use the same name for both horse and rider throughout the show season.
- Keep copies of ALL of your tests, in case there are questions.
- All winners will be notified prior to the Annual Banquet.
Appendices:
Qualifying Volunteer Hours:
- Riders in the virtual program do not need to participate in the volunteer hours program.