California Western Dressage Association

California Western Dressage Association The official State affiliate of the Western Dressage Association of America. Western horse and rider they will be shown in Western tack and clothing.

Western Dressage is defined as training and developing the Western rider and horse to improve themselves as individuals and as partners through the use and discipline of Dressage. A Western Dressage horse is encouraged to work and school on lighter contact than the typical dressage horses. While both want to see balance, cadence and carriage, the Western Dressage horse will be evaluated with the c

onformation and movement of today’s western horses in mind. A Western Dressage horse will have a shorter stride than a Dressage horse and the Western Dressage horse will be asked to walk, jog and lope as opposed to walk, trot and canter. The description of the gaits is virtually identical but the Western Dressage horse must maintain “ridability” for the rider in a Western saddle. The rider’s position will also be somewhat different from that of a regular Dressage rider because of the Western saddle. The use of hands will appear somewhat different because of the Western bit; the Western Dressage horse should be “working on and accepting the bit”.

06/02/2026
06/01/2026

‼️🚨 Attention WDAA Members 🚨‼️

A phishing email has been brought to our attention. If you receive a message appearing to be from Cindy Butler, WDAA President, requesting financial assistance or asking you to help "bridge a gap" with expenses, do not respond and do not send any money.

This is not a legitimate WDAA communication. Please delete and mark as spam.

Final hours to enter! Who has already entered? 🤠
06/01/2026

Final hours to enter! Who has already entered? 🤠

‼️ Today, June 1st, is your last chance to enter the Online International Challenge. Entries close at midnight CST, so don't wait. ‼️

Enter here: https://www.showsecretary.com/Razor/Calendar/Details/1166

Video submissions are due June 16th.

06/01/2026

USEF is hosting a virtual listening session specifically for amateur riders, and it's worth tuning in.

The session will cover the rules around amateur status, competition costs, grassroots programs, and more. USEF wants to hear directly from members about where they can make a meaningful difference, across all breeds and disciplines.

Panelists include:
- Emily Pratt and Jennifer Hardy (USEF)
- Heather Peterson, competition organizer
- Corinna Lewis, amateur rider and organizer of unrecognized competitions

Register here: https://usef.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v9qzovDZRH-N1Cp8hW9y2g?fbclid=IwY2xjawR4Jw9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEekU7BzdpOB3HOfDNv05XuK5Vu7dok1ypLyMR1hmWc_pvT9WTkAEX1wYUX3SU_aem_2K6shbR2PJBltRXKoib9Pg #/registration

05/31/2026

⚠️ATTENTION⚠️
June 6
Inland Communities Chapter CDS Dressage & WD Show (Rancho Cucamonga) has been cancelled

A huge thank you to all of our amazing members and — your enthusiasm keeps Western Dressage stronger together 💙🐴🤠We'r...
05/31/2026

A huge thank you to all of our amazing members and — your enthusiasm keeps Western Dressage stronger together
💙🐴

🤠We're excited to announce Jessica Harlan has joined our CAWDA Board
🤠Board Member Vivian hosted an inspiring Western Dressage with CAWDA table at the Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center Health Fair

📣 Tonya Skinner earned her Bronze Medal
🩶Tonya Skinner joined the Platinum Club Member

📸Bigd Kat's beautiful photo was randomly selected to be our Facebook cover! Thank you everyone who sent their beautiful pictures, let's do that again!

🏆Save the Date
CAWDA Year End Awards Ceremony
- February 28, 2027 at 11am -
* Southern California location:�McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center
* Northern California location: TBA
* Las Vegas location: TBA
More information coming soon!

✨Our Recognized Live Show Schedule is continuously adding shows & updating from *pending* to *recognized* OR removed status. Keep an eye out for updates on website 👀 Live Shows HP Schedule - California Western Dressage Association
Our Recognized Live Show Series and Virtual Show Series both count toward CAWDA Rider Medals, High Point Awards & Hall of Fame! 🤠

🌺CAWDA June Bloom Virtual Show entries are closed- Video Submission(s) by: June 14, 2026
Results: June 25, 2026

🎓Congratulations to our 2026 CAWDA Rider Scholarship Program Recipients
JR - Jocelyn Brattain & Jillienne Endresen
AA - Patricia Kellerhouse
Prof - Dania Spor
This program is currently closed and will open April 1 - April 30, 2027.

💻A Live Show Manager Page just launched on our website! This will make everything easier for show managers to apply for recognition, view our MOU, payment and much more information!

🌎The WDAA Online International Challenge is HERE
Entries: May 18 - June 1, 2026
Video Submission(s) by: June 16, 2026
Judging and Score Board: June 18 - July 1, 2026
Online Ceremony: July 5, 2026 5:00pm Mountain time (invitation via WDAA will be sent)
https://wdaa.memberclicks.net/online-international-challenge-team-competition

📲 Stay Connected & Spread the Word!
Follow our official California Western Dressage Association of America Facebook and Instagram pages for show updates, announcements, and behind-the-scenes highlights.
You don’t have to live in California to join us — riders from all over are welcome! 🌎💙

💌 We love hearing from you!
Send us a message anytime — your feedback helps us grow.

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