Gaits Wide Open
Dressage for Gaited Horses
Dressage is for EVERY horse – including gaited horses. Owners of gaited horses often find that judges don’t understand how to correctly judge gaited breeds’ performances. NAWD judges understand gaited breeds’ unique gaits, and we have tests designed exclusively for gaited horses. NAWD is a partner of Friends of Sound Horses.
Become a member of NAWD and receive a FREE FOSH Membership! FOSH Members, please contact us for your FREE NAWD Membership!
NAWD and FOSH – Partners for the Gaited Horse.
North American Western Dressage (NAWD) and Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) have entered an Alliance Partnership to promote the benefits of training with classic Dressage principles for gaited horses that respects the uniqueness of each gaited breed and the similarity between gaited breeds.
NAWD/FOSH Programs for your Gaited Horse:
- Gaited Dressage Classes in NAWD Nationwide Virtual Shows. More Info…
- Reciprocal Membership between NAWD and FOSH.
- Entries from NAWD Nationwide Virtual Shows will be automatically entered in the FOSH Dressage for Gaited Horses recognition program
IJA Tests
The IJA Manual for Dressage with Gaited horses recognizes the individuality of each gaited horse. Based upon traditional training principles and progression, IJA Tests allow the gaited horse to shine!
Other Dressage Tests
IJA tests are preferred for gaited horses. However, we will also accept tests from the following organizations, simply substitute your gait for the jog or trot
Do you have questions about this program? Julie Lamberton can answer them at Gaitswideopen@gmail.com