Western Dressage Tests
WDAA Tests
(this information is from the Western Dressage Association of America Website Test Page)
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.
Be sure to take advantage of WDAA’s Horse Lifetime Points and Awards Program; it tracks points achieved by a horse with their riding partner throughout their Western Dressage career. If you are organizing a show, be sure to get it WDAA recognized. The Western Dressage Association® of America has developed a show recognition process. Only approved competitions that are recognized by WDAA will be eligible for participation in the WDAA Horse Lifetime Awards Program as well as future WDAA award programs. Members of NCWDA may request their shows be added to our Upcoming Events Calendar. These events must be Western Dressage-related events and may include clinics, shows, trail rides, or social events, such as meetings. Get your event added to the calendar.
2022 WDAA TESTS
The 2022 WDAA tests will be in effect 2022-2026.
The WDAA 2017 tests were retired March 1, 2022. Only WDAA 2022 tests can be used in western dressage classes.
Tests are formatted to be printed out on legal-size paper (8.5 x 14 inches)
WDAA INTRO LEVEL TESTS
2022 Intro Level Test 1 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Intro Level Test 2 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Intro Level Test 3 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Intro Level Test 4 revised 11/26/2021
WDAA BASIC LEVEL TESTS
2022 Basic Level Test 1 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Basic Level Test 2 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Basic Level Test 3 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Basic Level Test 4 revised 11/26/2021
WDAA LEVEL 1 TESTS
2022 Level 1 Test 1 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Level 1 Test 2 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Level 1 Test 3 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Level 1 Test 4 revised 11/26/2021
WDAA LEVEL 2 TESTS
2022 Level 2 Test 1 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Level 2 Test 2 revised 05/23/2022
2022 Level 2 Test 3 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Level 2 Test 4 revised 05/23/2022
WDAA LEVEL 3 TESTS
2022 Level 3 Test 1 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Level 3 Test 2 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Level 3 Test 3 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Level 3 Test 4 revised 11/26/2021
WDAA LEVEL 4 TESTS
2022 Level 4 Test 1 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Level 4 Test 2 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Level 4 Test 3 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Level 4 Test 4 revised 11/26/2021
WDAA LEVEL 5 TESTS
2022 Level 5 Test 1 revised 12/10/2021
2022 Level 5 Test 2 revised 11/26/2021
2022 Level 5 Test 3 revised 12/10/2021
2022 Level 5 Test 4 revised 11/26/2021
WDAA FREESTYLE TESTS
2022 Freestyle Intro Level revised 11/26/2021
2022 Freestyle Basic Level revised 11/26/2021
2022 Freestyle Level 1 revised 04/05/2022
2022 Freestyle Level 2 revised 1/7/2022
2022 Freestyle Level 3 revised 04/26/2022
2022 Freestyle Level 4 revised 04/26/2022
2022 Freestyle Level 5 revised 11/26/2021
WDAA THERAPEUTIC RIDING TESTS - THESE WILL REMAIN VALID UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Leadline A Walk Only revisions 4/20/2020
Leadline A revisions 4/20/2020
Leadline B revisions 4/20/2020
Coached Test 1 Walk Only revisions 4/20/2020
Coached Test 1 revisions 4/20/2020
Coached Test 2 revisions 4/20/2020
Coached Test 3 revisions 4/20/2020
WDAA WESTERN DRESSAGE SEAT EQUITATION
The 2023 WDAA WESTERN DRESSAGE SEAT EQUITATION Patterns will be in effect 2023-2026.
2023 WDAA Equitation Walk-Jog Pattern A revisions 2/22/2023
2023 WDAA Equitation Walk-Jog Pattern B revisions 2/22/2023
2023 WDAA Equitation Intermediate Pattern A revisions 2/22/2023
2024 WDAA Equitation Intermediate Pattern B revisions 1/18/2024
2023 WDAA Equitation Advanced Pattern A revisions 2/22/2023
2023 WDAA Equitation Advanced Pattern B revisions 2/22/2023
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.”