WDAA Tests

WDAA WESTERN DRESSAGE TESTS FOR ALL BREEDS

Tests remain in effect for at least 4 years from the “Title Year” printed on each Test. These tests can be used for training or showing purposes. Western Dressage Rules and Tests are based in Dressage fundamentals and showcase applications for the Working Western Horse. Our Western Dressage Tests are designed with progressive elements to showcase the developing skill of horse and rider.

2027 WDAA TESTS

The 2027 WDAA tests will be in effect for shows beginning December 1^st, 2026 and onward. The WDAA 2022 tests are retired as of November 30^th, 2026. 

Tests are formatted to be printed out on legal-size paper (8.5 x 14 inches)

WDAA INTRO LEVEL TESTS

Summary of test revisions

Advanced Walk/Jog Test 4 - removed the word "sitting" for working jog in movements #11 & 13.

2022 WDAA TESTS

The 2022 WDAA tests will be retired November 30^th, 2026, and will not be used for shows from December 1^st, 2026 and beyond.

The WDAA 2017 tests were retired March 1, 2022. 

Tests are formatted to be printed out on legal-size paper (8.5 x 14 inches)

WDAA INTRO LEVEL TESTS

Summary of test revisions

Level 1 Freestyle: 4/5/2022 Total points correction on cover page only.

Level 2 Test 2: 3/30/2022 Movement 15 clarification that the collect jog begins at V. Changed sidepass from 4 steps to 4 strides.

Level 2 Test 2: 5/23/2022 Changed sidepass from # of strides to go to the first quarter line.

Level 2 Test 4: 2/15/2022 Changed sidepass from 4 steps to 4 strides.

Level 2 Test 4: 5/23/2022 Changed sidepass from # of strides to go to the first quarter line.

Level 2 Freestyle: 1/7/2022 Movement 10 has had the verbiage "through the jog" removed.  And now states only "Simple change of lead".

Level 3 Freestyle: 4/26/2022 Total points correction on cover page only.

Level 4 Freestyle: 4/26/2022Added L|R to movements 9 & 10.  Removed L|R from box 11.  Corrected total points on cover page.

Level 5 Test 1: 12/10/2021 Added "Left Lead" to movement #1 to clarify the lead to take from the halt.

Level 5 Test 3: 12/10/2021 Added "Left Lead" to movement #1 to clarify the lead to take from the halt.

2022 Western Dressage Equitation Tests: 11/30/2022 Tests Retired.

2023 Western Dressage Equitation Tests: 12/1/2022 Added using the new Walk-Jog, Intermediate, and Advanced categories.

2023 Western Dressage Equitation Patterns: 02/22/2023 Changed the word “test” to “pattern”.

2024 Western Dressage Equitation Intermediate Pattern B: 01/18/2024 Movement #4 Lope to Halt movement changed to “Halt through the Jog.”

Therapeutic/Exceptional Rider

10/1/2026: All standard tests replaced with updated versions for December 2026 and beyond