Year End Awards Program Guidelines for 2026
Guidelines:
- Scores submitted must be from WDASA Year End Award eligible show(s).
- WDASA Year End Award eligible shows include:
- ANY in-person show in Alberta in 2026
- ANY Online show in 2026 that offered
- Scores must be recorded on the 2026 Year End Award Application form and submitted no later than Dec 1st.
- WDASA Year End Award eligible shows include:
- Scores must be from the same Horse/Rider combination.
- Riders with more than 1 horse need to fill out a separate Year End Award Application form for each horse shown in 2026.
- Riders must have been current WDASA members at the time of the show in order for the score to be eligible.
- Minimum of 3 scores required for Highest Average awards. Scores can be a combination of in-person and or online shows. Can be from the same show.
- Newcomer Award & High Score Overall only requires 1 score.
- Dressage Seat Equitation Pattern Scores and Freestyle Scores are NOT Eligible for Year End Awards
2026 Year End Awards:
Highest Average Per Level
Champion & Reserve Champion, for each level. (Intro – Level 5)
*Horse/Rider with the highest average from their top 3 submitted scores, per level.
Highest Average Overall
Champion & Reserve Champion
*Horse/Rider with the highest average from their top 3 submitted scores. Overall.
High Score Overall
Champion & Reserve Champion
*Horse/Rider's highest scored test across all Levels
Most Western Dressage Tests Completed Online
*WDAA Tests
Most Western Dressage Tests Completed In-Person in Alberta
*WDAA Tests
Western Dressage Newcomer Award
Champion
*Highest Individual Score. Open to riders who had never competed in any Western Dressage show prior to 2026. Horse may have competed previously, but not the rider.
** Additional Prizes may be given depending on number of participants and sponsorship**
Highest Average Per Level
Champion & Reserve Champion, for each level. (Intro – Level 5)
*Horse/Rider with the highest average from their top 3 submitted scores, per level.
Highest Average Overall
Champion & Reserve Champion
*Horse/Rider with the highest average from their top 3 submitted scores. Overall.
High Score Overall
Champion & Reserve Champion
*Horse/Rider's highest scored test across all Levels
Most Western Dressage Tests Completed Online
*WDAA Tests
Most Western Dressage Tests Completed In-Person in Alberta
*WDAA Tests
Western Dressage Newcomer Award
Champion
*Highest Individual Score. Open to riders who had never competed in any Western Dressage show prior to 2026. Horse may have competed previously, but not the rider.
** Additional Prizes may be given depending on number of participants and sponsorship**
