MODA year end awards program

Annual awards are open to all MODA members in good standing. You must be a MODA member at the time that a score is earned in order for it to count towards MODA Year End Awards. 
Forms for submitting scores can be found on the Forms page.

The awards year typically runs from November 1 to mid-October 15. However, this can change due to various regional schedules. Always look for the dates at the top of the Awards forms.

Our Banquet is usually held in late November or early December.
The most current information, and forms for submitting, may be found on the Forms page under the MODA Awards section.

Scores for Horse Performance and Rider Medal Awards are cumulative and need not be earned in one year, however it is the riders responsibility to include appropriate proof of completion. 

NOTE: It is highly recommended that you retain all of your test score sheets.  
Scores are NOT tracked by MODA at all. Your tests are your proof of scores from year to year. Additionally, the feedback on your score sheets can often provide valuable information for clinics and ongoing education. Scores from recognized USDF/USEF shows can be obtained from the USDF Scorecheck website

show types:
Schooling Shows are usually local and smaller in size, hosted by local barns, clubs or a GMO (Group Member Organization of USDF). Schooling shows are a great way for gaining experience, without the financial commitment and paperwork of Recognized Shows.

• In order to qualify for MODA Year End Awards, the show management must have applied for recognition. 
• If a schooling show is recognized by MODA, there will be information on the prize list stating “MODA recognized” or "scores obtained will count towards MODA year end awards.”
• A listing of MODA recognized shows can be found here under Community Shows. 
• We encourage members of the dressage community to help out local shows by volunteering for them! However, hours at these shows do NOT count towards MODA Year End Awards Program.
• Application for shows to apply for MODA recognition can be found here.

USEF/USDF recognized shows are licensed by the USEF (United States Equestrian Federation) and recognized by the USDF (United States Dressage Federation) and scores earned count toward national and regional year-end awards, and may qualify for regional or national championships.

• MODA usually hosts two Recognized shows for you to compete in locally.​ The dates can be found on the MODA Calendar and information can be found here.
• Scores earned at any USEF/USDF Recognized count towards this category. A listing of USEF/USDF Recognized shows for Region 2 can be found here.
  

General Rules (current as of June 2020)

1. A fee of $10 for each horse entered in 2020 Year End Awards Program is required at the time that the score forms are submitted. (Beginning 2020 show season, for every member who joins after February 29, 2020)
2. A volunteer requirement of 8 hours total is required to participate in the awards program. (Beginning 2020)
   

• Of those 8 hours, 4 hours minimum must be at/for a MODA hosted event (MODA Spring Show, MODA Classic, MODA Schooling Show) or via the additional opportunities at LISTED HERE.
• Each additional required hour may be purchased at $10 per hour up to 4 hours.
• Volunteer hours will no longer be accepted from MODA Recognized Schooling Shows.
  

Winners of previous year perpetual trophies MUST return the trophy to MODA before submitting scores for current year, or their score submissions will not be accepted.

For more details on Year End Awards Program specifics: 

Year End Award Program Details