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CAWDA BREED AWARDS

What the program is about

The California Western Dressage Association (CAWDA) offers High Point Breed Awards to recognize the top-scoring horses of specific breeds across both Live Show and Virtual Show High Point programs. Any breed can participate—Arabian, Quarter Horse, Appaloosa, mule, Morgan, or even Unknown/Unregistered.

Only sponsored breeds receive awards, but any horse may be nominated whether or not a sponsor exists yet.

How to nominate a horse

To nominate your horse for a CAWDA Breed Award, you must:

Complete the Breed Nomination Form
- Must be done during the current show year
- Nominations do not carry over year to year
Submit scores according to CAWDA rules
- Scores must meet the division qualifications for either the Live Shows High Point or Virtual Shows High Point program
- All requirements must be met by the end of the 2026 High Point year

Full rules are available in the CAWDA Rulebook: https://cawda.org/CAWDA-Rulebook

Sponsoring a Breed Award

Breed awards are sponsored, meaning a breed only receives an award if someone sponsors it.

Cost: $140 per breed
Any breed may be sponsored, including “Unknown/Unregistered”
Sponsors receive:
- Listing in CAWDA eNews for a full year
- Listing on the CAWDA website
- Recognition at the year-end awards ceremony

How to sponsor

You may either:

Visit the Sponsorships page on the CAWDA website OR
Mail a check with the breed you wish to sponsor to:

CAWDA c/o Cynthia Collins 11033 Baldy Mesa Rd. Victorville, CA 92392

Why this matters

These awards help celebrate the diversity of breeds in Western Dressage and give owners, riders, and supporters a way to highlight their horses’ achievements.

CAWDA BREED AWARDS

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