Is minic a rinne bromach gioblach capall cumasach!
This old Irish proverb seems to be a fitting statement for those of us traveling the Journey of Western Dressage.
It translates to “many a ragged colt made a noble horse”. Whether bringing along a young horse or furthering our relationship with an older partner, the arrival of spring seems equate to shedding (hair as well as) the problems of the past year; refreshing our commitment to our horse; and marking the start of new goals for our partnership.
This month the WDAA shares a few more opportunities for developing and celebrating our horse and rider relationship. From our training blogs for working with your horse at home, to events and opportunities with our Affiliates & Alliances, to educational sessions for Judges, or the grand celebration at the WDAA Annual Convention and World Championship Show, there is a little something for everyone to enjoy on their Western Dressage ride.
So as you saddle up for spring, remember the most important thing is to have a good Journey!
Go n-éiri an bóthár leat! 
Michigan joins WDAA as new State Affiliate
Yes, things are happening in Michigan and I must say none of this would have been possible without the dedication and support of the WDAMI Board. This Board is overflowing with talent and motivation. Michigan is blessed to have such a dynamic team! Our team is talented and energetic.
The Board includes: Jill Robiadek from Cheboygan, Michigan; Rachel Leigh Ory from Harbor Springs, Michigan; Violet O’Dell from North Street , Michigan; Dorothy Mueller from Leonard, Michigan; Diane Kaser from Beulah , Michigan; Sue Hughes from Plymouth, Michigan; Rachel Belcher from White Cloud, Michigan; and me, Carol Baldwin from Wolverine, Michigan.
Plus, as of right now Michigan has 6 Western Dressage shows scheduled for the summer of 2014!! Read More...
WDAA World Show & Annual Convention
The Western Dressage Association® of America is has a wonderful week of Western Dressage excitement planned for this fall! Plan to join the Western Dressage Association® of America in Tulsa, Oklahoma on
October 30 & 31, 2014 for our Fifth Annual Convention and stay and show at the second WDAA World Championship Horse Show which is open to all breeds on
November 1 & 2, 2014. For the latest news and updates on the WDAA World Show go to
www.WDAAWorldShow.org currently under development!
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Western Dressage Judges Training well under way...
In January the WDAA introduced our Western Dressage Judges' Training Program. We are quite excited about this opportunity for Judges to explore this discipline.
The Judges' Training Program is open to all licensed Dressage judges, Western judges, Breed judges and those starting out who want to learn about Western Dressage. The program consists of three parts: participation in the Judge’s Seminar, online judges testing through access to a WDAA Online Judges Platform and a Learner Judging at a Federation Competition. Here is some additional detail about each part:
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State Affiliates offer Awards Programs for 2014
Several of our Affiliates are offering a new benefit of High Point Programs and/or Awards for participation in Western Dressage. We encourage you to visit their websites and Facebook pages of the following Affiliates for more details:
In addition, all of our Affiliates have other great programs for you to enjoy! We encourage you to visit the WDAA Calendar of events as well as your local Affiliates website to find out what is happening near you!
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We need your 2014 Western Dressage Events!!!
As an added benefit of being a member of the Western Dressage Association® of America, we have a wonderful Events Calendar that is available for your use. Please use the provided submission form (
Click Here for Submission Form) to send us notice of any type of event that relates to Western Dressage. We have a huge following on social media, plus 3000+ hits weekly on our website, people that could be living in your local area looking for a Clinic, Schooling Show, or etc. If your event is NOT listed, they cannot find you!
WDAA State Affiliates... this means you too! Let's get the calendar so filled up, that we have every single DAY of each MONTH filled!
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