The dressage test user fees must be submitted to ec no later than 10 working days following the end of the competition. Paso fino rider finds western dressages gate open to the. Equine now s tack and supply store has dressage books and horse products as well as other riding apparel for you and your horse. The whinny widgets 2015 western dressage test book intro level is a laminated pocket sized book containing all intro level tests. Paso fino rider finds western dressages gate open to the gaited.
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 style dressage association of canada is a nonprofit organization committed to the education and growth of western dressage. 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 videos for the good of the horse. Dressage wa dwa is a discipline committee of equestrian western australia ewa and the governing body for dressage in the state. Nawd western dressage intro 2 lady ridden in her easy gait.
All dressage tests are located in the nwha library click here. New book on cowboy dressage from trafalgar square publishing. Fourth level dressage test book laminatedpocket size new 2019 tests. Readiness, balance, rhythm, impulsion, suppleness, collection, and ultimately, lightness. Western dressage association of america since 2015. Wdaa tests western dressage association of america.
Is western dressage reflected in the usef rule book. Nwha offers both traditional and western dressage disciplines for the gaited horse. Each sunday show will offer a full slate of western dressage classes and the traditional english riders can enter their test of choice. Whinny widgets 2015 western dressage test book intro level, if you are not 100% satisfied our excellent customer service is standing by to help. Whinny widgets 2015 western dressage test book horseloverz. Just like it is in the traditional dressage ring, horses come in many shapes and sizes. Western dressage is something to consider for riders who like the format and progressive nature of dressage, but appreciate the difference western dressage offers, so if you happen to see a western saddle at your next dressage show, maybe take some time to see what it is all about. 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. Wdaa seat equitation tests 2014 appendix a pdf icon rev. Western dressage is used to improve the horses that you presently ride western.
Our instructors test books are all inclusive containing wdaa introductory level 3. The whinny widgets 2015 western dressage test book basic level is a laminated pocket sized book containing all basic level tests. Give the horse enthusiasts in your life something to celebrate their love of horses. The whinny widgets western dressage instructors test book is all inclusive containing wdaa introductory through level 3 tests. Western dressage is about learning communication and an age old process of training for your equine partner and how you can improve yourself and your horse with a progressive system.
Whinny widgets, which was established in 1989, began offering pocketsized test books for classical dressage and later grew to include eventing and reining. These tests can be used for training or showing purposes. Tests provide an introduction to the discipline of western dressage. Event calendar western dressage association of colorado. 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. She is a national advisor to the western dressage association of america and contributed to the current rules for the sport.
Right now, you can order the official, fully illustrated western dressage association of america wdaa tests at the tsb online bookstore. Featured, best selling, alphabetically, az, alphabetically, za, price, low to high, price. In addition to the 2015 usef dressage test booklet, the usef h. The tests in shows are used as a measure of correctness of the horses and riders schooling. Western dressage integrates the historically validated principles of dressage with the best of western stock horse tradition. These books are in an easy to read caller format with directional arena diagrams. 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.
The event was held november 1011, 2018 at the beautiful grand oaks resort in weirsdale, florida. Read a typical, classical dressage test and it will say trot down the center line. Pouch holsd up to two whinny widgets test books with additional easy entry velcropocket for treats. Jan 04, 2019 2017 wdaa western dressage tests for all breeds tests remain in effect for at least 4 years from the title year printed on each test. 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. Whinny widgets 2015 dressage test book 3rd level horseloverz. Western dressage association of america trafalgar square. The whinny widgets western dressage instructors test book features. Its showing up at events around the country, where riders enjoy the ability to be judged while riding a standardized test, or pattern, which calls for precision, balance, and rhythm at the walk, jog, and lope. They are formatted for callers as well as riders in an easy to r. A western dressage partnership should culminate in a happy, harmonious horse and rider relationship. The tests in shows are used as a measure of correctness of. Page for forms, videos, links and other information for nwha members. To submit your events for placement on the calendar, click this link.
Horse books and horse dvds make ideal gifts for horse lovers. At the end of the book, include a chapter on what the judge would be looking for in the test. The 2015 tests will be effective december 1, 2014 through november 30, 2018. I have been asked to judge western andor gaitedhorse dressage classes or am interested in competition. Western dressage rules and tests are based in dressage fundamentals and showcase applications for the working western horse. Easy to read caller format with directional arena diagrams.
Other products include steady hands, soft corrections, cinch converters, crocheted hair net scrunches, adj. The whinny widgets 2015 western dressage basic level test book features. Our charter is to develop and administer the technical aspects of dressage in wa and promote education, training and competition at all levels. Whinny widgets 2015 western dressage test book basic level. Thats right, beginning with the 2014 competition season, western dressage will have its own chapter in the usef rule book. Western dressage tests trafalgar square books blog. Show results archives western dressage association of. National tests for canadian competition organizers.
Wdaa tests are available in four dressage illustrated. Clair western style dressage association of ontario home. Click on the categories below to choose specific types of events. Diagram books for the current wdaa western dressage tests. Our collection of horse books and horse dvds includes fiction, nonfiction, training tips, young adult novels, exercise ideas for a. Tests remain in effect for at least 4 years from the title year printed on each 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.
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 2015 united states equestrian federation dressage tests have been published on usef. Wdaa is pleased that the fastgrowing discipline of western dressage is now among their offerings. Whinny widgets 2015 western dressage test book instructors. The western style dressage association of canada wsdac was formed in 2011 and is a registered notforprofit corporation in. Cowboy dressage world judges test book this book contains all cowboy dressage tests with 10 diagrams per page. Both canada and the us have dressage tests and rules specifically for gaited breeds. 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.
Get ready for the show season with the whinny widgets 2015 dressage 3rd level test booklet shop for everything english or western on. Wdaa 2017 basic level test 2 name of competition date of competition name and number of horse name of rider final score maximum points. Emphasis of horsemanship and natural movement fosters the best horse and rider team. They are formatted for callers as well as riders in an easy to read size. Whether you are preparing to compete at an ec or fei sanctioned dressage competition, or you are a competition organizer preparing to host dressage classes, you can access all ec national dressage tests and fei dressage tests below. 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. Trafalgar square books, and its online bookstore, is a small business based on a farm in rural vermont. This license expressly excludes use of the tests for mobile applications. Announcing the 2018 western dressage florida championships show results. Learn more about western dressage with these new products. 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. Alternative, western, and gaitedhorse dressage faqs. Heres everything you need to know about the newest horse sport, western dressage. Whinny widgets 2015 western dressage test book intro level.
Your complete guide to western dressage by lynn palm with sue copeland. Head to toe horsemanship western dressagea guide to take you to your first show a rider guide to real collection dvds. A friendly place for all of us to share our love of riding dressage, horses, and info on up coming shows and clinics. The western style dressage association of canada is a registered notforprofit corporation with the canadian government. Mar 03, 2017 whinny widgets, which was established in 1989, began offering pocketsized test books for classical dressage and later grew to include eventing and reining. Third level dressage test book laminatedpocket size new 2019 tests. Congratulations to all of the winners and participants. What is usdfs position on western and gaitedhorse dressage. Western style dressage association of canada about us. Late fees will be subject to interest charged at 5%. Text and graphic illustrations of the usef 2015 dressage first level tests 1,2,3.
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