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”.

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09/03/2026
A huge thank you to all of our amazing members and supporters — your enthusiasm keeps Western Dressage stronger together...
08/31/2026

A huge thank you to all of our amazing members and supporters — your enthusiasm keeps Western Dressage stronger together
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📣Calling all CAWDA Members we want your input regarding what topics and speakers interests YOU for a Virtual Symposium hosted by CAWDA, open to members and non-members!

🍂🎉CAWDA Fall Fiesta Virtual Show
Entries close September 13, 2026
Video Submissions through October 4, 2026
Judging & Results by October 15, 2026

💙Thank you to our current 2026 Sponsors
We have plenty of Sponsorship Opportunities available https://www.cawda.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=429393&module_id=565601

✨Our Recognized Live Show Schedule is continuously adding shows & updating from *pending* to *qualifies* OR removed status. Keep an eye out for updates 👀 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! 🤠

🌎The 2026 WDAA World Championship Show is FAST APPROACHING and we are proud to have 27 CAWDA Member Rider/Horse combinations competing!
Watch live https://totalhorsechannel.com/home/wdaa/

✋🏼Keep an eye out Online Bidding for the 2026 WDAA World Championship Show Silent Auction will be available and SOON!

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