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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: $150 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

Visit the "Sponsor Our Awards" page to sponsor the breed of your choice.

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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