FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about NADWA
What is the North American Danish Warmblood Association?
The North American Danish Warmblood Association, or NADWA as it is most often referred to, is the North American region of the Danish founded association "Dansk Varmblod" (Danish Warmblood). NADWA was founded in 2001 and has a board and members.
What is a Danish Warmblood?
A Danish Warmblood horse distinguishes itself by being a type rather than a particular breed. By being a type, as opposed to a breed, it gives breeders the possibility of crossing with other types and breeds, thereby enabling breeders to reach the breeding goal of having the perfect saddle horse much faster. Danish Warmbloods have for several years been crossed with only the best bloodlines in Europe ending up with a highly recognized type distinguishing itself by being a very noble horse with a high rideability, something that dressage riders value highly.
How do I become a member of NADWA?
If you wish to become a member of NADWA, simply go to our “membership” section and fill out our application form. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our secretary, Sharon London.
How much does a membership cost and what does it include?
An annual membership costs between $25 and $150 depending on which type of membership you need. The specifications and prices are all listed in our “membership” section.
Among some of the benefits, a membership will include:
- our American member’s magazine "Sport & Breeding - sent to you 4 times a year,
- competing for NADWA end-year awards
- access to our international sales database with hundreds of Danish Warmbloods for sale,
- access to NADWA's sales database at this website
- the option to participate in gradings of mares and stallions,
What Danish Warmblood contacts are there in the U.S.?
We have several representatives working here in USA. Apart from the president of NADWA and the members of the board, there are several ambassadors working for us throughout the US. For further information, please see our “Contact” section.
What are Ambassadors?
Our ambassadors are voluntary workers from NADWA who are there to represent NADWA and help out our members with any questions they might have. They will also be the ones who will be setting up events such as mare gradings, and year end awards. Just like the members, the ambassadors are breeders and riders, and are therefore able to help the members in many ways.
Where do I buy/sell Danish Warmblood horses?
If interested in buying or selling a Danish Warmblood in USA, simply go to our “horses for sale” section. If you are a member of NADWA you can, for a highly profitable price, put your Danish Warmblood up for sale in our much visited sales database.
If you are not a member, and are simply looking to buy a Danish Warmblood, you will have full access to the sales database.
I bought a Danish Warmblood in DK, how do I register it in the U.S.?
Your Danish Warmblood is already registered with the Danish Warmblood Association and thereby also the North American Danish Warmblood Association. All registration of horses is done via our main office in Denmark.
If you wish to register your horse with NADWA in order to be eligible for awards as well as enjoy other of our membership benefits, please go to our “membership” section for more information.
How do I transfer ownership of my horse?
In order to transfer the ownership of a horse to you, send in the following papers:
- Original papers on the horse and/or
- Certificate of ownership
To our treasurer: Jane Hayes – NADWA
32871 Chadlyn Court
Wildomar, CA 92595
How do I change the name of my horse?
If you wish to change the name of your horse, simply send the following:
- original papers on the horse
- the passport or blue certificate
- and your certificate of ownership
to our treasurer: Jane Hayes - NADWA
32871 Chadlyn Court
Wildomar, CA 92595
Typically, changing the name of a horse is done within three months of a transfer of ownership.
What is the NADWA Year-End Awards program?
The North American Danish Warmblood Association (NADWA) has a national Sport Horse Award program and annually awards the performance on several divisions. The purpose of these awards is to encourage membership participation and to recognize the high level of achievement of Danish Warmbloods in the United States.
We offer year-end awards in the Hunter Division and the Jumper Division. The award year is December 1st through November 30th;
HUNTERS:
Award year: December 1st through November 30th. Membership of owner and horse registration with NADWA is required by November 30th of the award year. Horses competing for Hunter awards must be recorded with USEF and have breed listed as Danish Warmblood with USEF. Awards will be given to the top horse nationally in Children's - Adult / Amateur, Junior - Amateur / Owner, and Open Hunters (combining green, conformation, and working hunter divisions)
JUMPERS:
Award year: December 1st through November 30th. Membership of owner and horse registration with NADWA is required by November 30th of the award year. Horses competing for Jumper awards must be recorded with USEF and must list breed as Danish Warmblood with USEF. For 2005 the top horse in the combined divisions listed, and in future years for each of these catagories:
Jumper awards will be given in the following categories:
· Adult / amateur - Children's
· Junior - Amateur / Owner
· Open Jumpers ( Level 1 - 8, Modified, Open, Grand Prix )
All awards will be based on results provided by USEF. Junior- Amateur / Owner and Grand Prix Jumper awards are based on money won. Children's Adult / Amateur awards are based on points accrued in the horse's home zone. Points accrued outside of the horse's home zone are not recorded by the USEF and therefore do not count towards NADWA awards.
What is a USDF all breed award?
NADWA is also a participant in the United States Dressage Federation All-Breeds Awards program.
The award year is October 1st through September 30th. USDF certificate Awards are given for 1st through 5th place in Training through Grand Prix level. There are several divisions that are currently offered as yearend awards: Open, Amateur, JR/ Young rider, Vintage & Freestyle. Registration of the horse with USDF and membership of owner in the USDF is required please see USDF awards program rules for complete details. In addition, the owner of the horse MUST be a full member of NADWA when scores are earned and must be the “owner of record” on the horse’s registration papers. A copy of these registration papers must be on file with NADWA before September 30th.
To be eligible for USDF / NADWA year-end awards please see the USDF program rulebook for complete rules.
How do I become eligible for awards?
Following are the general requirements for an all-breed-award:
Rider must be current member of NADWA in good standing.
Owner of the horse (if not owned by rider) must be current member of NADWA in good standing.
Membership of horses and copy of horses registration papers must be on file with NADWA.
Please refer to the horses USDF name and the horse’s registration name in parenthesis when corresponding with NADWA.
Please also list any multiple addresses when sending in current membership.
Papers must show current owner as “owner” (Ownership transfer may be necessary. Please contact NADWA for transfer of ownership form).
If you have any questions please contact NADWA for more details.
What is a high point award program?
The award will be awarded to the highest score for a single ride. (USDF Championship classes excluded).
It will only be given to a NADWA member; owner, rider & horse must be members. Non-members can sign up for membership with the show management, show management will collect the check(s) and mail with membership application to NADWA’s Award Chairperson.
- The award must be advertised at the show in the show program or other ways.
- The show management will contact NADWA’s Award Chairperson to confirm the rider / owner / horse is current members of NADWA.
- Show management will provide score / level competing / name of horse / rider / owner of the winner to NADWA’s Award Chairperson no later than 60 days after the end of the show.
- Show management will provide a show program to NADWA’s Award Chairperson.
What is the Stallion Directory?
The North American Danish Warmblood Association’s (NADWA) Stallion Directory is a list of stallions approved by the Danish Warmblood Association for breeding. Some stallions are standing in the U.S. whereas others are standing in Denmark or Europe, but are otherwise approved for export of semen.
If my horse is registered with another registry, can I still register it with NADWA?
Horses not registered with NADWA and the Danish Warmblood Association must be judged and approved by a standing committee from DWA before being eligible for registering with NADWA and the Danish Warmblood Association.
What does the crown and the wave mean?
The Danish Warmblood brand, the crown and the wave, is seen only on the offspring with an approved and graded pedigree. The brand, along with an internationally approved pedigree, is a sign of quality and identity.
The crown and wave symbolize two of the most important things to Denmark - the endless costal lines surrounding Denmark, and the fact that Denmark has one of the oldest monarchies in Europe.
