Guthrie, Okla. – Last weekend, the sixth annual Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) World Championship Show rocked the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla. From September 27-30, the World Show brought together the top combinations in Western dressage from 24 states and several Canadian provinces. With 77 world championship titles on the line, judges Ronald Bartholomew (Martville, N.Y.), Donna Longacre (Longview, Wash.), Fatina Pawlenko Kranz (Algonquin, Ill.), and Charlotte Trentelman (Anthony, Fla.) saw strong tests throughout the competition.
The World Show drew 200 riders and 181 horses of nearly 40 different breeds to compete in six divisions. Nearly 900 rides made winning the prestigious championship titles, breed high-score awards, and divisional championship belt buckles highly competitive. The inaugural therapeutic riding exhibition classes, where the benefits of Western dressage and the partnership it creates with the horse are brought to life, were inspiring to see. Read more stories from the World Show here.
The Western Dressage Association of America is a recognized affiliate of US Equestrian. WDAA’s mission is to build an equine community that combines the traditions of the American West with classical dressage. We honor the horse, and we value the partnership between horse and rider. Keep up with the World Championship Show by following the WDAA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Use #WDAAWorld.
Visit the US Equestrian Learning Center for an educational video about Western dressage with Cliff Swanson. Join the conversation and follow US Equestrian on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using #JoinTheJoy.
Photo by: Don Stine Photography