​WDAMA is proud to offer a new program in which riders can earn Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals to recognize their riding achievements based on scores received at WDAA Recognized Shows and/or USEF Recognized Shows. When a rider has earned all three medals, they will be eligible for a custom made belt buckle with the WDAA logo on it for a small additional fee.

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To earn a Bronze Medal, riders need to submit:

• 2 scores at Intro Level and 4 scores at Basic Level or 6 scores from Basic Level and one of the scores must come from the highest test in the respective Level

• Intro and Basic scores must come from three (3) different USEF Western Dressage “r” or “R” judges at three (3) WDAA Recognized Schooling Shows and/or USEF Recognized Shows.

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To earn a Silver Medal, riders need to submit:

• 3 scores at Level 1 and one of the scores must come from the highest test in Level 1.

• 3 scores at Level 2 and one of the scores must come from the highest test in Level 2.

• Level 1 and Level 2 scores must come from three (3) different USEF Western Dressage “r” or “R” judges at three (3) WDAA Recognized Shows and/or USEF Recognized Shows.

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To earn a Gold Medal, riders need to submit:

• 3 scores at Level 3 and one of the scores must come from the highest test in Level 3.

• 3 scores at Level 4 and one of the scores must come from the highest test in Level 4.

• Level 3 and Level 4 scores must come from three (3) different Western Dressage “R” judges at three (3) WDAA Recognized Shows and/or USEF Recognized Shows.

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ADDITIONALLY:

• Rider must be a current member with WDAMA and WDAA at the time the scores were earned, as well as when submitting scores for their medal.

• Rider may earn scores over time, in any order, and on multiple horses.

• Submit one application per medal level.  Submit copies of the tests required along with the application.

• Rider pays the processing fee of $35 per medal.

• All scores submitted must be from WDAA judges, from WDAA recognized shows.

• Medals may be earned out of turn.

• Medals may be earned on multiple horses.

• All scores submitted must be 65% or higher with at least 1 test from each level from test 4.

• Application and submission can be filed via email or by mail.

• Medals will be awarded each year at WDAMA Awards Banquet.

 

(Revised By WDAMA Board of Directors on March 9, 2026) 

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Complete this application and submit with your scoresheets to apply for a medal:

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Rider Medal Program Application

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After submitting your application, pay here:

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