Membership Guidelines

As a member of the ASWDC, you agree to:

  • Follow all ASWDC competition rules
  • Host no more than two (2) member-hosted ASWDC competitions per month
  • Never transfer the ownership of a horse that isn't registered to you, even if you are attempting to transfer a horse you have purchased to yourself.

Showing Guidelines

  • All horses must be at least four (4) years of age to compete in ridden classes
  • All horses may enter any and all appropriate in-hand, suitability & prospect classes
  • All horses are limited to no more than one (1) Level of classes per show (EX: Entering Level 1 and Level 1 Freestyle are okay; Entering Level 1, Level 1 Freestyle, and Level 2 is not.)
  • Prospect classes are for horses aged 0-3 years
  • Leveled classes are for horses aged 4+ years old
  • Horses may be registered to show in: (only applicable classes will be offered for entry)
    • Prospect only
    • Western Dressage only
    • Ranch Western Dressage only

    (See the disciplines page for a breakdown of class offerings)