Equestrian competitors, leisure riders, coaches, fans, and enthusiasts each share a personal bond with the horse. This commonality defines the membership of the United States Equestrian Federation which serves as the National Governing Body for Equestrian Sport.
The United States Equestrian Federation has recognized WDAA as the sole affiliate representing the discipline of Western Dressage.
All Western Dressage rules are contained in the USEF rule book and USEF enforces these rules at USEF licensed shows. All WDAA Recognized shows follow USEF rules, in order to provide a level playing feild for all participants. USEF licenses all Western Dressage judges.
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An exciting new program to help celebrate Western Dressage riders!
Born into existence in 2025, this USEF program spotlights the growing discipline of Western Dressage and celebrates the correct training and equitation that goes into a successful partnership. USEF member riders may qualify in either a Western Dressage Seat On The Rail class or a Western Dressage Horsemanship class at a USEF licensed show. The final will be conducted in the format of a Combined Equitation class, with both an On The Rail section and a Horsemanship pattern, each of which totals 50% of the rider's final score.
2026 Date & Location: 2026 WDAA World Championship Show Guthrie, OK at the Lazy E Arena, September 15 last class of the day.
• The qualifying period for the 2026 Final begins on October 1st, 2025, and runs through August 31st, 2026.
• The Qualified Riders list will be published by USEF after the beginning of the Qualifying Period.
WDAA Youth Educational Scholarship Program
The Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) is proud to present a scholarship opportunity funded by a youth grant offered by the US Equestrian Federation.
Three (3) scholarships of $500 each are available to youth riders who are looking to enhance their Western Dressage education. Scholarships must be used for Western Dressage educational experiences to include clinics, camps, and/or non-show events. The applicant must be under the age of 18 at the time of application, an active member of WDAA, and a member of USEF.
USEF Partnership
