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Western Dressage

This year, the Ottawa Dressage Festival adds western style dressage to its show. This new equestrian discipline merges classical dressage principles with western riding techniques. 

 

The show is sanctioned by both Equestrian Canada (Bronze competition) and the Western Style Dressage Association of Canada (WSDAC). Rules of both organizations apply to riders and horse competing in these classes.

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Classes are Test of Choice: Riders may ride any test (Test 1, 2, 3, 4) for any of the following levels: Introductory, Basic, Levels 1 – 5. For the Freestyle Test of Choice class, riders may select any level of Freestyle to ride. 

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Entries open March 11 to May 11​: â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹https://equestrian-hub.com/​

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For more info:

ODF Prize List (Available in February)

Western Style Dressage Association of Canada (WSDAC)

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Questions? Contact secretary@nationalcapitaldressage.ca

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Requirements:

  • Riders must wear safety approved helmet when riding. Western hats will not be allowed.​

  • Owners and competitors must have a current Equestrian Canada Sport License (Bronze).

  • Owners and competitors must have up-to-date insurance providing full coverage for participation in equestrian events, e.g., Ontario Equestrian, Cheval Québec membership. 

  • Coaches must have valid Equestrian Canada coach status and a current sport license. (Athletes aged 18+ may declare themselves to be self-coached on the entry form.)

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Biosecurity:

  • Proof of vaccinations for horses is required with your entry: Equine Influenza and Equine Herpes Virus 1 and 4 vaccinations within 6 months (+21 days grace period) before arrival at the event. No horse shall receive vaccination within 7 days prior to arrival at the event.

  • A copy of a negative Coggins or other Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test done within 12 months of the competition date is required with your entry.

  • For all horses, at the time of the show, your horse's temperature must be taken twice daily for 3 consecutive days prior transport to Wesley Clover Parks and the temperature must not have exceeded 38.5°C.  During the show, temperature must be checked twice daily and posted on the stall front.​

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