Provide tests, rules, and information to everyone who wishes to show. Western style dressage association of canada home facebook. Small 40m x 20m or large 60m x 20m average ride time. Wdaaus state associations, regional branches and affiliate organisations approved by wdaaus to conduct western dressage events are expressly authorised to use the information in this rulebook. As we transition to this modified format, there may be interruptions to service. Wdaa seat equitation tests 2014 appendix a pdf icon rev.
It is a systematic and progressive system of training for the western horse and rider, in traditional stock tack with the purpose of enjoying a safe, pleasurable, versatile and useful working horse. The beginning and end plus elements of each move is clearly shown with color coding to make for easier judging at a glance. Many folks have a vision that western dressage should look like modern dressage, but it turns out that western dressage has more similarities to the vaqueros than modern day dressage. The whinny widgets 2015 western dressage test book basic level is a laminated pocket sized book containing all basic level tests. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. What is western dressage western dressage integrates the historically validated principles of dressage with the best of western stock horse tradition. We published our first horse book, centered riding by sally swift, in 1985, and since then have continued to strive to produce highquality equestrian books and. As the recognised national association for australia our vision is to create excellence in education and consistency in competition across australia. Whether riders are interested in developing their horse for pleasure riding or for competition, 101 western dressage exercises for horse and rider will give them the tools to take their horses to the next.
We hope this video helps you to understand the expectations of western dressage. Buy 101 western dressage exercises for horse and rider read. Heres everything you need to know about the newest horse sport, western dressage, a unique blend of classical dressage and the spirit of the western horse. Event calendar western dressage association of colorado.
These books are in an easy to read caller format with directional arena diagrams. This show was the first time my spanish mustang indians legend indy and my naturally gaited tennessee walking horse gift of freedom makana competed against each other in the same show, riding the same test. If you want to show, but worry about forgetting parts of a test, dont panic. Classical dressage meets western horsemanship in the growing equestrian discipline of western dressage. Western dressage rules and tests are based in dressage fundamentals and showcase applications for the working western horse. The western style dressage association of canada wsdac was formed in 2011 and is a registered notforprofit corporation in. He received the highest score of the day with a 69. She is a national advisor to the western dressage association of america and contributed to the current rules for the sport. Instructors dressage test book laminated new 2019 tests. Wdaa 2017 western dressage level 3 test 2 introduce. Western dressage western dressage integrates the historically validated principles of dressage with the best of western stock horse tradition. Following a comprehensive training path, these 101 exercises, presented as full arena diagrams with stepbystep instructions, develop your horses natural ability to carry himself correctly. New book on cowboy dressage from trafalgar square publishing. Scwsdao is an official chapter of the western style dressage association of canada wsdac.
Usdf will stand firm on a position that the usdf, usef, and fei dressage rules, including terminology and criteria, cannot be used in a way that uses traditional concepts and terminology to mean. What is western dressage western dressage association of. Your complete guide to western dressage lynn palm on. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. At the end of the book, include a chapter on what the judge would be looking for in the test. Trafalgar square books, and its online bookstore, is a small business based on a farm in rural vermont. Whinny widgets 2015 western dressage test book instructors. Western dressage is used to improve the horses that you presently ride western. The rider should demonstrate correct basic position, use of. The western dressage horse demonstrates free flowing, comfortable strides. The whinny widgets western dressage instructors test book is all inclusive containing wdaa introductory through level 3 tests.
Clair western style dressage association of ontario home. This new court is a revolutionary design made in america. Wdaa 2017 western dressage level 3 test 1 introduce. The western dressage association of america wdaa is the usefrecognized affiliate for wd, and so it is the official source for wd and its tests are the official tests. Western dressage tests trafalgar square books blog.
Top horsewoman lynn palm, winner of 34 reserve and world championships, as well as superhorse championships, offers stepbystep exercises to take you through your first western dressage test. It is a systematic and progressive system of training for the western horse and rider in traditional stock tack with the purpose of enjoying a safe, pleasurable, versatile, and useful working horse. You can have someone call the test to you as you ride, as im doing for mariefrances on pages 46 and 47. A western dressage partnership should culminate in a happy, harmonious horse and rider relationship. Just like it is in the traditional dressage ring, horses come in many shapes and sizes.
Our western dressage tests are designed with progressive elements to showcase the developing skill of horse and rider. The equestrian pursuit known as cowboy dressage was born of a desire to meld the. Oct 12, 2017 for information on finding current tests, and about western dressage in general, see the world of western dressage, on page 51. Our instructors test books are all inclusive containing wdaa introductory level 3. Continue to educate and teach as much as possible in all formats. The smaller court fits the movement and shorter stride of the western horse. The format of the book is a spiral so it is easy to turn to an exercise while in the arena. Whinny widgets 2015 western dressage test book basic level. Classical dressage was originally created to train horses to be able to maneuver in battle while western dressage was created. Thats right, beginning with the 2014 competition season, western dressage will have its own chapter in the usef rule book. Wdaa tests western dressage association of america. Other products include steady hands, soft corrections, cinch converters, crocheted hair net scrunches, adj. Riding, training, and competing with kindness as the goal. The western dressage association of america is an educational not for profit with a 501c3 status.
So with that in mind, western dressage is western training and classical dressage is english training. Our primary focus is on education about and the promotion of western dressage. Tests provide an introduction to the discipline of western dressage. You call the test with just the letters but the brands are the cowboy dressage courts identity making it very western and different from the standard dressage court.
Western dressage versus cowboy dressage chronicle forums. A western dressage horse achieves this goal by using the principles of classical dressage training while emphasizing the lightness and harmony with the rider which is a hallmark of a western dressage horse. Nov 16, 2014 western dressage association of america world championships results 2014 for liberachi ss level 3, test 3, open score 72. Cowboy dressage world judges test book this book contains all cowboy dressage tests with 10 diagrams per page. The united states equestrian federation has recognized wdaa as the sole affiliate representing the. Wdaa 2017 introductory level test 1 name of competition date of competition name and number of horse name of rider final score maximum points. The western style dressage association of canada is a registered notforprofit corporation with the canadian government. They are formatted for callers as well as riders in an easy to read size. Usdf will in no way imply or encourage a position that western dressage or gaited dressage and dressage as defined by the fei are the same thing. Their mission is to combine western traditions with classical dressage, and the tests are like dressage tests, but with a western flair. Dressage work demands a horse to be responsive, supple and balanced in movement and develops a strong relationship between horse and rider. Western dressage is a rapidly growing and exciting new discipline in australia. Coggins and vaccination records are required for this show. Is there a difference between western dressage and cowboy dressage.
Western style dressage is used to improve the horses that you presently own and ride western. The rider should demonstrate correct basic position, use of basic aids, and understanding of figures. The whinny widgets 2015 western dressage basic level test book features. These tests can be used for training or showing purposes. Sep 16, 2015 dressage work demands a horse to be responsive, supple and balanced in movement and develops a strong relationship between horse and rider. Western dressage, 2014 level 3 test 3, wdaa championships tulsa.
Is there a difference between western dressage and cowboy. They were devised through a collaborative effort on the part of member feedback, the evaluation of respected horse people and equine organization and then revised and edited by a special division of our education committee. Your online source for all things western dressage. Introductory levelthe purpose of these walkjog introductory level tests is to provide an introduction to the discipline of western dressage. The rider demonstrates correct basic position, use of basic aids, and understanding of figures. Western dressage tests provide the opportunity for horse and rider to demonstrate growth through a series of progressive elements by advancing from test to test and level to level as they develop in physical skill, mental maturity, and partnership. Randy byers competed with his horse, carbon, at the morgan show in monroe washington on may 10, 2012. Easy to read caller format with directional arena diagrams. Tsb is thrilled to have a role in promoting western dressage and encouraging riders of all abilities and levels to pursue it with their horses. New for 2020 the show will be a usef lite show for 2020. This is an educational video to help you see the movements and scores that usdf judges are rewarding and looking for at this level. For information on finding current tests, and about western dressage in general, see the world of western dressage, on page 51. Nawd western dressage intro 2 lady ridden in her easy gait. Western dressagea guide to take you to your first show.
No person may use andor reproduce this rulebook without the express written permission of the western dressage association of australia. Western dressage is about a western horse that is enhanced by dressage, not ruled by it it is not the goal of western dressage to look like modern dressage. The united states equestrian federation has recognized wdaa as the sole affiliate representing the discipline of western dressage. Western dressage association of america world championships results 2014 for liberachi ss level 3, test 3, open score 72. Western dressage tests provide the opportunity for horse and rider to demonstrate growth through a series of progressive. There are 5 levels of western dressage tests for the competitive year. Wdaa 2017 basic level test 2 name of competition date of competition name and number of horse name of rider final score maximum points. The what is the difference the five ws of western dressage. In order to compete in any western dressage class at a federation licensed competition, as an exhibitor, rider, trainer, or hisher agents, a person must be an active member of the western dressage association of america or pay a nonmember fee to the western dressage association of america. We are a gold international alliance partner of the western dressage association of america.
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