Sound Principles ~ Sound Horses

National Walking Horse Association

National Walking Horse AssociationNational Walking Horse AssociationNational Walking Horse Association
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

  • Orders
  • My Account
  • Signed in as:

  • filler@godaddy.com


  • Orders
  • My Account
  • Sign out

  • Home
  • Membership
  • Disciplines & Programs
    • Show
    • Trail
    • Versatility & Dressage
    • Youth
    • Ambassador Program
    • Elite AOT Program
    • LSAP Lifetime Superior
  • Event Page
  • High Point
  • The National
  • Resources
    • NWHA National News
    • Rules, By-Laws & SOP
    • Awards & Scholarships
    • Communication
    • Trainer Directory
    • Judges
    • DQP Information
    • Annual Meeting Documents
    • Board Meeting Minutes
  • Store
  • Get Involved
    • Board of Directors
    • Committees
    • Contact Us
    • Membership Feedback
  • More
    • Home
    • Membership
    • Disciplines & Programs
      • Show
      • Trail
      • Versatility & Dressage
      • Youth
      • Ambassador Program
      • Elite AOT Program
      • LSAP Lifetime Superior
    • Event Page
    • High Point
    • The National
    • Resources
      • NWHA National News
      • Rules, By-Laws & SOP
      • Awards & Scholarships
      • Communication
      • Trainer Directory
      • Judges
      • DQP Information
      • Annual Meeting Documents
      • Board Meeting Minutes
    • Store
    • Get Involved
      • Board of Directors
      • Committees
      • Contact Us
      • Membership Feedback

National Walking Horse Association

National Walking Horse AssociationNational Walking Horse AssociationNational Walking Horse Association

Signed in as:

filler@godaddy.com

  • Home
  • Membership
  • Disciplines & Programs
    • Show
    • Trail
    • Versatility & Dressage
    • Youth
    • Ambassador Program
    • Elite AOT Program
    • LSAP Lifetime Superior
  • Event Page
  • High Point
  • The National
  • Resources
    • NWHA National News
    • Rules, By-Laws & SOP
    • Awards & Scholarships
    • Communication
    • Trainer Directory
    • Judges
    • DQP Information
    • Annual Meeting Documents
    • Board Meeting Minutes
  • Store
  • Get Involved
    • Board of Directors
    • Committees
    • Contact Us
    • Membership Feedback

Account


  • Orders
  • My Account
  • Sign out


  • Sign In
  • Orders
  • My Account

Versatility

The NWHA Versatility Program provides a venue for owners to showcase the versatility of the breed in classes that are not designated as traditional "Rail" or Halter Division events.  The program highlights the versatility of the Walking Horse and its inherent ability to perform and compete in a variety of disciplines.

Dressage

Offering both traditional and Western Dressage disciplines for the Gaited horse, the NWHA has been instrumental in developing tests that highlight the unique and natural gaits of our breed.  

Gaited Dressage

NWHA Gaited Dressage©

NWHA has been the leader for Gaited Dressage and will continue to work with USEF/USDF to ensure commonality of tests and concepts. 


Western Dressage

Since 2015, the NWHA and the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) have worked extensively together as alliance partners to incorporate Dressage principles for the western Gaited horse and rider.  The NWHA aligns with the WDAA tests and rules, as they are the sole affiliate recognized by the USEF representing Western Dressage discipline.

Dressage Horse of the Year

NWHA's DHOY program awards horses and riders who show consistency in competition through the entire show season in the discipline of Dressage.  This annual Dressage award program uses an average of scores with the highest median score being awarded NWHA's Dressage Horse of the Year title.  Participation is open to all NWHA members and is complimentary with membership.


Categories of Championships offered:


  • Pleasure Champion - Intro (Horses and Riders who are not demonstrating proficiency at the Canter or Lope)
  • Musical Freestyle
  • Working Equitation
  • Cowboy Dressage
  • Traditional Dressage -Intro through 4th Level
  • Western Dressage - Intro through 4th Level


Score Report Submissions Due:  December 15th

Dressage Score Report Form (pdf)

Download

Dressage HOY Rules (pdf)

Download

Dressage Tests

Introductory & Training Levels

2023 Intro Level Test A (pdf)

Download

2023 Intro Level Test B (pdf)

Download

2023 Intro Test C (pdf)

Download

2023 Training Level 1 (pdf)

Download

2023 Training Level 2 (pdf)

Download

2023 Training Level 3 (pdf)

Download

First through Fourth Levels

2023 First Level Test 1 (pdf)

Download

2023 First Level Test 2 (pdf)

Download

2023 First Level Test 3 (pdf)

Download

2023 Second Level Test 1 (pdf)

Download

2023 Second Level Test 2 (pdf)

Download

2023 Second Level Test 3 (pdf)

Download

2023 Third Level Test 1 (pdf)

Download

2023 Third Level Test 2 (pdf)

Download

2023 Third Level Test 3 (pdf)

Download

2023 Fourth Level Test 1 (pdf)

Download

2023 Fourth Level Test 2 (pdf)

Download

2023 Fourth Level Test 3 (pdf)

Download

Western Dressage Tests

Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA)

All Western Dressage tests are listed on the WDAA site. 

WDAA Tests

USEF/NWHA License Agreement

PER THE USEF/NWHA License Agreement:  NWHA is permitted to reprint the Copyrighted Material for the purpose of serving it’s members and for use only in dressage competitions. Permission to reprint the Copyrighted Material is granted for the printed form and published on NWHA’s website for downloading by competitors and/or competitions provided that USEF’s copyright text below appears on all prints and downloads of each test.  This license expressly excludes use of the tests for mobile applications. The use of the Copyrighted Material for any other purpose not specifically set forth herein is prohibited without the express prior written consent of USEF.  
Additionally, the use of this Copyrighted Material must contain the following text on the first page of each printed copy of the Copyrighted Works:
© 2000 United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF).  Reprinted with the permission of USEF. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited by law. This test is modified with the permission of USEF for use by National Walking Horse Association. USEF is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the publication or for the use of its copyrighted materials in an unauthorized manner. 

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

National Walking Horse Association

PO Box 12430 Reading, PA 19612

Phone: (859) 252-6942 E-Mail: office@nwha.com

Copyright © 2023 National Walking Horse Association - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by