Spur Western Dressage Association

What is western dressage?

Western dressage is an equestrian sport that combines the principles of dressage riding and the use of western tack. Riders typically wear western attire, such as button-up shirts, cowboy boots and jeans. All horse breeds are permitted to compete in western dressage.

Description

Western dressage consists of a basic test performed by horse and rider. At lower levels, competitors must perform a walk, trot or jog, and canter or lope. Higher level tests include lateral work and flying lead changes. Competitors are scored on how well they perform each movement within the test, by means of a score from 0 (not performed) to 10 (excellent).

Attire

Riders usually wear western shirts, jeans or show pants, and cowboy boots. Chaps are allowed but not always worn. Cowboy hats are traditionally worn, but some riders may choose to wear equestrian helmets. Horse tack typically consists of western saddles, western-style bridles, and saddle blankets. Either a curb or snaffle bit may be used

Special Programs

Futurity Incentive.

Double points towards ROM for all horses showing that are registered with the Futurity Incentive

Must be registered with the program.
Double ROM points for winners in classes with more than 3 participants.

Register of Merit

Special recognition program for horses that are registered with the association.

All horses who participate and win in a class with at least 3 horses are awarded one ROM point. 100 ROM points award the Register of Merit to that horse. ROM is a distinction only available to horses that are showing with the SWDA.

Stallion Registry

Open to registered stallions with a ROM or Spur Hall of Fame (or better) title.

Classlist

WD - Prospect: In Hand - 200 WD - Prospect: Lunge Line - 200 WD - Prospect: At Liberty - 200 WD - Intro Level: Test 1 - 200 WD - Intro Level: Test 2 - 200 WD - Intro Level: Freestyle - 200 WD - Basic Level: Test 1 - 200 WD - Basic Level: Test 2 - 200 WD - Basic Level: Freestyle - 200 WD - Level 1: Test 1 - 200 WD - Level 1: Test 2 - 200 WD - Level 1: Freestyle - 200 WD - Level 2: Test 1 - 200 WD - Level 2: Test 2 - 200 WD - Level 2: Freestyle - 200 WD - Level 3: Test 1 - 200 WD - Level 3: Test 2 - 200 WD - Level 3: Freestyle - 200 WD - Level 4: Test 1 - 200 WD - Level 4: Test 2 - 200 WD - Level 4: Freestyle - 200 WD - Level 5: Test 1 - 200 WD - Level 5: Test 2 - 200 WD - Level 5: Freestyle - 200

Registered Members

#	Name	Stable	Registration Due
1	Dani	Whistling Ridge Ranch	2025-09-08
13	Merry	Crooked Creek Ranch	2025-08-17
14	Reese	Rainbow Ridge Ranch	2025-09-08
16	Morrigan	Casualty Quarter Horse Ranch	2025-09-09
23	Jen	Speckled Creek Ranch	2025-08-18

Registered Stallions

Name	Stable URL	Spur URL	Owner

Registered Futurity Horses

Name	Age	Stable URL	Spur URL	Owner
Gimme Shelter	3	Crooked Creek Ranch	Spur Page	Merry
All Together Now	3	Crooked Creek Ranch	Spur Page	Merry
This Velvet Glove	3	Crooked Creek Ranch	Spur Page	Merry
Blueberry Hill	3	Whistling Ridge Ranch	Spur Page	Dani
Double Trouble	3	Whistling Ridge Ranch	Spur Page	Dani

Standings

Intro Level

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Basic Level

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Level 1

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Level 2

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Level 3

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Level 4

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Level 5

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