CAWDA 2026 Virtual Shows High Point Competition
Get your cameras ready—the 2026 Virtual Shows High Point season is officially underway!
CAWDA offers High Point Awards for:
The Virtual High Point program is open to all CAWDA members in good standing who compete in CAWDA‑recognized virtual shows hosted by Spotlight Horse Shows.
This is a great opportunity to earn more CAWDA prizes and ribbons—especially if you can’t attend live shows.
How the Virtual High Point Program Works
1. Ride in CAWDA‑recognized virtual shows
2. Submit tests from three or more virtual shows
To qualify, you must ride tests at three or more CAWDA‑recognized virtual shows.
3. Points are based on your percentage scores
Your percentage score = your point score Example:
4. Your top five scores count
After each virtual show closes, CAWDA totals your highest five scores. The Rider/Horse combination with the highest total wins the High Point award for their division and level.
Standings
Scores from CAWDA‑recognized virtual shows are posted to the CAWDA Standings page after Spotlight Horse Shows publishes official results.
Complete Rules
For full program details, see the CAWDA Rulebook (High Point section)
CAWDA 2026 Year-End Awards
Divisional Awards
All qualified riders in the following divisions are eligible for Divisional Awards:
- Open
- Amateur
- Youth 14–17
- Youth 13 & Under
Awards will be presented as follows:
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Placement
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Award
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Champion
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Buckle, Gold Neck Medal, and Year-End Champion Ribbon
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Reserve Champion
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Trophy, Silver Neck Medal, and Year-End Reserve Champion Ribbon
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Second Reserve Champion
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Bronze Neck Medal and Year-End Ribbon
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Fourth through Tenth Place
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Year-End Ribbon
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Level Awards
All qualified riders in the following categories are eligible for Level Awards:
- All Levels
- Freestyle
- Therapeutic Riders
Awards are presented within the following divisions:
- Open
- Amateur
- Youth 14–17
- Youth 13 & Under
Awards will be presented as follows:
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Placement
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Award
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Champion
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Trophy and Year-End Champion Ribbon*
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Reserve through Tenth Place
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Year-End Ribbon
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*Champions in sponsored classes will also receive a buckle.
Breed Awards
To qualify for a Breed Award, a horse must:
- Be nominated annually.
- Earn the highest score among all nominated horses of the same breed.
- Compete in a breed category that has been sponsored.
The winning horse will receive:
- A buckle
- A special Breed Champion ribbon
Education Awards
Riders who apply for and qualify for an Educational Award will receive a plaque in recognition of their achievement.
Rider Medal Awards
Riders whose Rider Medal applications have been approved will receive the medal level earned and an accompanying certificate.
Additional recognition includes:
- Platinum Award Recipients: Plaque
- Diamond Award Recipients: Buckle
Hall of Fame Awards
Horses inducted into the CAWDA Hall of Fame will receive:
- A Hall of Fame plaque
- A special Hall of Fame ribbon
Sponsored Hall of Fame inductees will also receive a buckle.