USEF Partnership

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.

You can utilize a FREE USEF Fan Membership to take advantage of a variety of benefits including USEF Network Live Content viewing, Access to US EQUESTRIAN magazine digitally, Memberperks discounts, and more! Sign up her: https://www.usef.org/join-usef/join-renew

• Why become a USEF and WDAA Member? Read more here: USEF WDAA Membership Benefits PDF
• Read more on the benefits of WDAA being a USEF Affiliate here: USEF Affiliate Benefits PDF
• Read more on the benefits for USEF Competing Members here: USEF Competing Member Benefits PDF
• Read more on the benefits of a USEF Fan Membership here: USEF Fan Membership Benefits PDF
• Follow this link for all Safe Sport information - Safe Sport | US Equestrian (usef.org)
• Please visit this USEF link for all USEF related Western Dressage information - Western Dressage | US Equestrian (usef.org)
• Process for USEF Rule Proposals and Western Dressage Committee responsibilities: USEF WD Western Dressage Committee and Rule Proposals PDF
• Follow this link for all Rule Change information - Rule Changes | US Equestrian (usef.org)
• Please visit this page for the USEF Ineligibility List: https://www.usef.org/compete/resources-forms/rules-regulations/ineligibilty-list

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.

For more information please visit this link https://wdaa.memberclicks.net/wdaa-youth-educational-scholarship-program

WDAA is grateful to receive a USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award Recognized Affiliate Grant. 

In 2023 with the help of this grant WDAA has created a Guide to Western Dressage booklet for junior riders. This booklet can be downloaded for free off of the www.WDAA.org at Getting Started for Beginners or can be mailed directly to enthusiasts at no cost.