It is 2014, the Year of the Horse!
In Chinese culture, the Horse is a symbol of nobility, class, speed and perseverance. The Year of the Horse 2014 promises a lot of new things, not least of all adventure, excitement and romance for those who are looking. One of the best ways to energize all the positive attributes of the Horse Year is to display beautiful horse images in the home. Pick those which resonate with you most strongly and those which evoke positive energies and emotions in you, and invite the excellent energies into your home.
You can celebrate with the WDAA with a year of learning and opportunities related to our favorite equine friends. The WDAA started the competition year by adding Level 3 tests, Freestyles and Suitability, Hack and Equitation classes. Educational seminars for Judges and Trainers are planned throughout 2014. Our Affiliates and Alliance Partners continue to host local and national events to share the benefits of Western Dressage. And planning has begun for the 2nd WDAA Western Dressage World Show. The new year promises to be filled with education, excitement and of course horses! We can't wait to share the Journey!
2014 Executive Board of Directors:
Guy E. Brown - President
Darrell L. Bilke - Vice President
Ellen DiBella - Secretary
Gil Merrick - Treasurer
Karen Homer-Brown - Rules & Test Chair
Lisa Blackstone - Members Relations Chair
Gil Merrick joins WDAA Executive Board
The WDAA is excited to welcome its newest Board member, Gil Merrick. Gil brings over 30 years of management experience including extensive international business experience to the WDAA. He has served in a variety of senior management roles for top companies and as the Managing Director for Dressage at the USEF from 2005-2009. Gil is a highly recognized equestrian and respected clinician who focused on the correct gymnastic development of the horse. He was among the first avid supporters for the Western Dressage Association of America. We are so grateful that he is sharing his time and talents with our organization and discipline!
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New WDAA Western Dressage Judges Education Seminar
On January 28, 2014 the WDAA will offer the first Western Dressage Judges Seminar in conjunction with the International Equine Judges Seminar hosted by the Color Breed Council. For a few months we have been reaching out to various mailing lists of judges and have had a wonderful response! This inaugural opportunity will offer a wonderful educational experience to judges! We would love to offer this event to as many that wish to attend! To reserve your spot or get more details about this new educational opportunity...
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WDA of North Carolina to host next Trainers Clinic
Feb. 18-19, 2014 - WDA of North Carolina
There are still a few spots left for the first TTT Educational Clinic in North Carolina! Don't miss out on your opportunity to join the rest of the ranks of professionals who have completed the program.
Check out the gorgeous facility where the next clinic will be held Southeastern Agricultural Center in Lumberton NC. The clinic location is 1½ hours from Raleigh, NC where the American Morgan Horse Association will be holding their Annual Convention the following weekend, February 20-22. If you are interested in attending this clinic click the link below.
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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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