June 2023 WHLPAP News

June Update: Good Luck to our WHLPAP Members competing in the WDAA Online International Challenge – Don’t Miss Your WHLPAP Deadlines!

Hello Western Dressage enthusiasts! As we saddle up for summer, we have a few important reminders and words of encouragement for those participating in the WDAA Online International Challenge.

First off, we want to send our best wishes to all our members participating in the WDAA Online International Challenge. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills on a global stage, and we’re thrilled to cheer you on. Remember, your participation in this event isn’t just about competition—it’s also a chance to earn extra points! The WDAA Online International Challenge carries a 1.5 point factor for eligible scores and placings. This means that your eligible scores in the Challenge can significantly boost your points tally in the WDAA Horse Lifetime Points and Awards Program (WHLPAP).

Speaking of WHLPAP, we want to remind you of some crucial deadlines. We accept Horse Enrollments, Annual Recordings, and Points submissions year-round.  Our achievements are ordered and presented annually. Submission deadlines are directly related to annual ordering of achievements for presentation at the current year WHLPAP Awards Banquet. The enrollment deadline for new horses joining for 2023 awards presentations is July 1st, and the deadline for Annual Recordings, Test, and Rail Class Submissions is July 31st. These deadlines are vital to ensure your achievements are customized, ordered and will arrive in time to be recognized and celebrated at our annual WHLPAP Awards Banquet at the World Show. Achievements earned after August 1^st are presented at next year’s Awards Banquet. If you are unable to attend the banquet, your achievements will be mailed to the street address on your WDAA membership profile in November.

Our team is busily training a new volunteer/intern to help with our busy summer processing season. The Points software upgrade is underway! The new eresults system is advancing in development and we are preparing to import our first sets of 2023 competition data. We will also be launching a new Frequently Asked Questions FAQ page soon.  Check back for updates.

In closing, we encourage you to continue sharing your journey in Western Dressage. Every test, every class, and every show is a step in your unique journey with your horse, and we love to see your progress. Share your experiences with our community hashtag #wdaasharethejourney.

Good luck to all our Online International Challenge competitors, and here’s to an exciting summer of Western Dressage!

 

Jenny McBurnett

WDAA Horse Lifetime Points and Awards Program