The WDAA Western Dressage Judge’s Education Program is open to all licensed Dressage judges, Western, Breed judges and those starting out who want to learn about Western Dressage. During the judges seminar, participants will learn about a judge’s perception of gaits, impulsion, rider position and seat in western tack, correct and effective use of aids, and harmony between riders and horses of different breeds and styles. The seminar focuses on the evaluation of horse and rider combinations, scoring tests, and providing correctly worded comments.

2017 WDAA/USEF Judges Seminar Registration – REGISTRATION FULL

Feb 8th and 9th 2017
Hilton Garden Inn
7675 E Union Ave.
Denver, CO 80237

(303) 770 4200 – For call in reservations use code “WDA”.

Please book your rooms right away at the following link, block pricing ends Jan 16th. http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/D/DENTRGI-WDA-20170207/index.jhtml

2017 WDAA Membership is required for registration go to www.westerndressageassociation.org/register to join WDAA.

Registration Fees for those interested in pursuing their USEF Western Dressage Judges Card, or renewing an existing WD card.

$350.00 Registration (no later than Jan 15th 2017)

$425.00 Late Registration Jan 16th – Feb 6th 2017

Auditor Registration Fees for those that would like to learn about how your horses should be judged and what WDAA/USEF educated WD judges are looking for, we are pleased to offer an opportunity to be a spectator and audit the seminar.

$225.00 Registration (no later than Jan 15th 2017)

$275.00 Late Registration Jan 16th- Feb 6th 2017

Tentative Schedule

Tuesday, February 7th, 6:00PM – Welcome Reception/Seminar Check-in/Equipment viewing

Wednesday, February 8th, and Thursday, February 9th – Intensive study via group discussion, class room education, video, scoring using proper language, testing, plus hands on with legal and non-legal equipment.

Friday, February 10th – departure, please plan to stay Thursday evening the seminar will fill 2 long days.

USEF Rules Test plus the complete schedule will be emailed after the first of the year.

For USEF licensing information please contact loinquiry@usef.org

For registration information please contact Dini Swanson at dini@westerndressageassociation.org