WDA-AUS is the National Governing Body responsible for setting national standards in all aspects of Western Dressage in Australia.
PURCHASE THE NEW DIAGRAM BOOKLET VIA THE LINK ON THE TESTS PAGE
NEWS
MEMBERSHIPS for the 2025-2026 year are due on July 1st, 2025.
If you did not renew during the month of June, your membership will expire on 30 June.
Check your emails, renewals were sent on June 1st, use the link for your individual renewal. Don't create a new one as it won't link to your horse/s or history. ​​​
We warmly welcome our International Alliance Partner, the Western Dressage Association of America WDAA
1 July 2025 - The new membership & competition year has started.
​We are now using the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) test sheets. You can access them by going to our downloads page - tests.
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All Western Dressage Association of Australia (WDA-AUS) test sheets have been removed.
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The Rulebook has been amended and the current version can be found on our downloads page - rules. Some further amendments are expected so we recommend that you hold off printing a copy for a little while. Please check the website for the most current version.
Please check our SPONSOR page and support the sponsors that support us.
Western Dressage is a rapidly growing and exciting new discipline in Australia.
As the recognised national association for Australia our vision is to create excellence in education and consistency in competition across Australia.
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Check our website regularly for more information as we update.
AIM OF THE ASSOCIATION
The aim of Western Dressage is to further enhance the harmony and partnership between horse and rider and to develop a well-rounded and disciplined horse regardless of breed or type.
Western Dressage provides systematic and progressive training for the western horse and rider in western style tack and attire. It integrates the lightness of the western horse and classical dressage foundations to improve performance for the purpose of enjoying a safe and versatile horse.
The purpose of the Western Dressage Association of Australia is to:
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be the governing body of Western Dressage in Australia
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develop and promote Western Dressage as an equestrian discipline in Australia
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provide standards of governance, education, competition of Western Dressage in Australia
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preserve the integrity of the discipline and its execution
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create awareness and communicate to the wider equestrian community the principles of Western Dressage