Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian would like to remind competitors that the USEF Western Dressage Seat Medal Final application is due on August 31, 2026. Hosted by the WDAA World Championship Show, at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla., during September 15-19, 2026, the Medal Final will take place on September 15, 2026.

 

The USEF Western Dressage Seat Medal Final program spotlights the growing discipline of Western Dressage and celebrates correct training and equitation. USEF member riders may qualify in a Western Dressage Seat On The Rail, Western Dressage Horsemanship, or Combined Equitation class at a USEF licensed show. The final will be conducted in the format of a Combined Equitation class, with both an On The Rail section and a Horsemanship pattern, each of which totals 50% of the rider's final score.

 

To qualify for the Final, riders must successfully complete one Western Dressage Seat Equitation class at a USEF-licensed competition during the Qualifying Period and submit a USEF Western Dressage Seat Medal Program application during the Qualifying Period. Applications can be submitted at any time (before or after) a qualifying ride has been completed.

 

You can find licensed Western Dressage competitions near you here and those interested should complete the application, found here. 

 

Please submit all applications, as well as questions regarding applications for the USEF Western Dressage Seat Medal Final, to Lexie Stovel, US Equestrian National Breeds & Disciplines Programs Manager, at [email protected].