WDACO Member & Community Survey – Western Dressage Association® of Colorado

2026 WDACO Member & Community Survey

Please take a few minutes to share your feedback. Your input helps WDACO plan shows, clinics, educational opportunities, and member programs for 2027. We appreciate your participation and support of the Western Dressage community in Colorado.

1Membership

22026 WDACO Shows

3Clinics & Educational Events

4WDACO High Point Program

5Looking Ahead to 2027

Membership

1. What is your current membership status?(Required)

Select the option that best applies.

WDACO Member

WDAA Member

Member of both WDACO and WDAA

None of the above

If “None of the above”: Would you be interested in learning more about WDACO membership and member benefits?

Yes

Maybe

Communication

What is your primary source for information about WDACO events, programs, and membership?

Facebook

WDACO website

Word of mouth / other WDACO members

Other

2. Did you attend or compete in any of the following WDACO hosted shows in 2026?(Required)

Select all that apply.

June Jubilee – Douglas County

Summer Sizzler – Elevate

I did not attend a WDACO show in 2026

You did not attend a WDACO hosted show, so you may proceed to the next section. »

2026 WDACO Shows

3. How satisfied were you with the location of each WDACO show you attended?

1 = Very Dissatisfied | 5 = Very Satisfied

June Jubilee – Douglas County

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

Summer Sizzler – Elevate

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

What factors influenced your decision to attend—or not attend—WDACO hosted shows in 2026?

Select all that apply.

Show dates / scheduling

Location / travel distance

Entry fees or other costs

Venue / facility

Advance notice / communication

My horse or I were not ready to compete

I participated in other shows instead

Other: _______

None – I attended the WDACO shows I wanted to attend

If "Other" what influenced your decision?(Required)

4. Please share any feedback about the WDACO shows you attended.

5. Approximately how many Western Dressage shows outside of the two WDACO hosted shows did you attend or compete in during 2026?

None

1–2

3–4

5 or more

Clinics & Educational Events

Did you attend a WDACO-sponsored clinic or educational event in 2026?

Yes

If Yes, Questions 8–10.

8. Which WDACO clinics or educational events did you attend?

Select all that apply

Ride-A-Test – Julie Haugen

Strengthening Balance, Trust & Partnership with Your Horse – CH Equine-Cody Harrison

Intro to Western Dressage – Ann Judge

Dressage Refinement – Ann Judge

9. How satisfied were you with each clinic or educational event you attended?

1 = Very Dissatisfied | 5 = Very Satisfied

Ride-A-Test – Julie Haugen

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

Strengthening Balance, Trust & Partnership with Your Horse – CH Equine-Cody Harrison

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

Intro to Western Dressage – Ann Judge

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

Dressage Refinement – Ann Judge

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

10. Please share any additional feedback about the clinics or educational events you attended.

11. What clinic topics or educational opportunities would you be most interested in for 2027?

12. Are there clinicians, judges, trainers, or other professionals you would recommend WDACO consider for 2027?

WDACO High Point Program

The WDACO High Point Program recognizes members and their horses for participation and achievement in Western Dressage throughout the show season – it is currently a program a rider must enroll and pay to participate. The following questions will help us understand awareness of the program and identify ways we might improve it.

14. Did you participate in the WDACO High Point Program in 2026?

Yes

I wasn’t aware of the program

If No: What was the primary reason you did not participate?(Required)

I wasn’t aware of the program

I wasn’t sure how the program worked

I didn’t attend enough qualifying shows

I wasn’t interested in participating

Other

15. Do you feel you understand how the WDACO High Point Program works?

Yes

Somewhat

16. What suggestions do you have for improving the WDACO High Point Program?

Looking Ahead to 2027

Volunteering

17. Did you volunteer at a WDACO show, clinic, or other event in 2026?

Yes

If No: What factors kept you from volunteering with WDACO in 2026?(Required)

Select all that apply.

I wasn’t aware of volunteer opportunities

I wasn’t sure how to sign up

Scheduling conflicts

Location / travel distance

I was participating or competing at the event

I wasn’t sure what volunteer positions involved

I don’t have enough time to volunteer

I would be more likely to volunteer for a shorter shift or specific task

I prefer to support WDACO in other ways

Other: _______

If "Other", please enter reason here:(Required)

18. Would you be interested in volunteering with WDACO in 2027?

Yes

Maybe

Online Western Dressage Shows

19. How interested would you be in participating in an online Western Dressage show offered or sponsored by WDACO?

Interested

Not Sure

Not Interested

What would be most important to you in deciding whether to participate in an online Western Dressage show?

Select all that apply.

Entry cost

Ease of submitting a video

Judge feedback

Awards / recognition

Ability to earn WDACO High Point credit

Flexible ride / recording dates

Other: _______

If "Other" enter what would be important to you:(Required)

2027 Activities

20. What types of WDACO activities would you be most interested in for 2027?

Select all that apply.

WDACO shows

Ride-A-Test events

Western Dressage clinics

Introductory Western Dressage clinics

Judge-led educational sessions

Test riding / test strategy workshops

Horsemanship, partnership, or biomechanics clinics

Unmounted educational seminars

Social / member events

Other: _______

What other activities would you be most interested in for 2027?

21. What do you value most about WDACO?

22. What could WDACO do better or improve?

Your Name

(Optional)

First Last

Your Email

(Optional)