WDAWI
WHO WE ARE
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We are the official Wisconsin Affiliate of the Western Dressage Association® of America, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2018.
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OUR MISSION
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Western Dressage Association® of Wisconsin's mission is to build an equine community that combines the Western traditions of horse and rider with Classical Dressage. WDAWI strives to provide an educational and competitive environment that is accessible and inclusive to all levels of riders and horses. Our mission follows the guiding principles of Western Dressage Association® of America which states:
We honor the horse.
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We value the partnership
between horse and rider.
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We celebrate the legacy
of the American West.
What is Western Dressage?
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Western Dressage integrates the historically validated principles of Dressage with the best of Western Working Horse tradition. It is a systematic and progressive system of training for the Western horse and rider, in the traditional stock tack with the purpose of enjoying a safe, pleasurable, versatile and useful working horse. Whether your ultimate goal is in the show pen, barrel racing, ranch work or trail riding; discover the benefits of Western Dressage in the development of your horse and your partnership. ~Courtesy of WDAA
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America
How To Become A Member
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The Western Dressage Association® of Wisconsin(WDAWI) along with the Western Dressage Association® of America(WDAA) have both adopted a Calendar Year membership from January 1 through December 31.
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​You are REQUIRED to have a current & active membership with the Western Dressage Association® of America to join WDAWI.
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To become a member of our state affiliate, just fill out the online form below. Please be sure to have your WDAA Member Number or your WDAA PayPal Transaction ID from your recent WDAA membership purchase readily available. You will have the option to use PayPal or another card.
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Thank you for your continued support! We look forward to seeing you!
Member Kudos
Highlighting Accomplishments of our Members
Congratulations!
Kudos to WDAWI member Joann Williams and her horse Gallod Ffantastic, "Worf" on their achievement of the WDAA Horse Lifetime Points and Awards top honor: Supreme Champion. Great work!
~June 2019
The Current Board
Brenda Levine
President
Samantha Essers
Vice President
Kari Wegenke
Secretary
Theresa Wortel
Treasurer
CONTACT WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN
E5346 750th Ave, Menomonie, WI 54751
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