Introduction to Western Dressage

Have you been hearing about Western Dressage?

Wondering what all the excitement is all about?

Join us for a day of Western Dressage to learn the basics you need to know to help get you started in the arena!

We will start by developing an understanding the goals and biomechanics of Western Dressage. Review of showing procedures, gaits, tack and attire, basic rules, and strategies for learning a test. You will learn about the different organizations and many ways to show.

Then we will move to working in the saddle by practicing some of the gaits, transitions and elements needed to ride a Western Dressage test well. We will top off our day by having each person practice riding a current test. (WDDA 2022 - Introductory Test 2)

January 8th! 

$100 per rider. $25 per auditor.

9:30 AM start time—introductory section on foot around the fire. 

No refunds, no exchanges. Makeup date January 15th.

All breeds and styles of riding are welcome!

Shannon St.Clair Hoffman has over 20 years, experience Judging Open Shows in several states. She is certified in all four categories for the NCSU Open Horse Shows Judges' Certification Clinic list. She regularly judges Hunter and Open Shows, including Ranch and Gaited classes in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

In the past she has successfully competed at the AQHA Congress, Dressage at Devon and the Western Dressage World Show, along with multiple Trail and Ranch events.

Shannon taught at the Millstone 4-H Horsemanship Camp for several years and owns, St.Clair Equine, a business that offers training and lessons to kids and adults at all stages of working with their horses, mules, and donkeys. Shannon is available for private lessons at your farm.