Western dressage enthusiasts were recently recognized for top scores in a variety of “dressage outside the box” tests as part of the May Trailblazers Virtual Show, sponsored by North American Western Dressage (NAWD). The show took place May 6–15, and participants videotaped nearly 90 tests that showcased the partnership created through Western dressage in groundwork tests, trail courses, and Western and traditional dressage.

Winners through sixth place in each division receive custom artisan ribbons featuring artwork by Michelle Guillot. Upcoming NAWD virtual shows are:

• June 10–12 (Focus: Ranch Horse Western Dressage)
• July 2–10 (Focus: Midsummer Celebration)
• August 12–14 (Focus: Ranch Horse Western Dressage)
• September 3–11 (Focus: Harvest Classic)
• October 1–9 (Focus: Fall Festival)
• October 14–16 (Focus: Ranch Horse Western Dressage Championship & Jackpot)

Congratulations to our 2016 May Trailblazers Virtual Show winners:

Versatility—Participants submitted three tests for an average score, including at least one Six Feet on the Ground test
1. Ashley Wallace & CLR Shesa Bonita
2. Laura Marquez & That’s My Boy Bailey
3. Jessica Hein & Ozzerati
4. Stacey Gorman & Artifact’s Gallant Ghost/Paint A Masquerade
5. Michaela Lane & Footloose
6. Lindsey Buhrmann & Pere Noel

NAWD Six Feet on the Ground
Open
1. Michaela Lane & Footloose
2. Laura Marquez & That’s My Boy Bailey
3. Laura Marquez & That’s My Boy Bailey
4. Julia Druga & Seabreeze Savaje Vaquero

Amateur: Test 1
1. Jessica Hein & Ozzerati
2. Elida Deluca & Farkle
3. Margo Conners & You Really Got To Me
4. Lindsey Buhrmann & Pere Noel
5. Kim Greguska & PQF Tailwinds at Last
6. Jean Thomas & Sonny

Amateur: Tests 2-4
1. Stacey Gorman & Paint A Masquerade
2. Stacey Gorman & Paint A Masquerade
3. Ashley Wallace & CLR Shesa Bonita
4. Lindsey Buhrmann & Pere Noel
5. Adriana Digenakis & Impressive Humdinger
6. Sandi Jankowski & Journey

Youth
1. Emily Bessler & Saphira
2. Noelle Hermann & Liberty

NAWD In-Hand Trail
Open
1. Amanda Lane & Miss Lolita
2. Amanda Lane & Zion

Amateur
1. Jessica Hein & Ozzerati
2. Lindsey Buhrmann & Pere Noel
3. Jean Thomas & Sonny

NAWD Trail: Primary Test
Open
1. Laura Marquez & That’s My Boy Bailey

Adult
1. Ashley Wallace & CLR Shesa Bonita
2. Stacey Gorman & Gallio

Youth
1. Jessica Gorman & Gallio
2. Emily Bessler & Saphira
3. Jessica Gorman & Artifact’s Gallant Ghost
4. Kaitlin Fait & Saphira
5. Sara Hofmaier & Sky’s The Limit

NAWD Trail: Novice Test
Open
1. Michaela Lane & Footloose

Amateur
1. Ashley Wallace & CLR Shesa Bonita
2. Sandi Jankowski & Journey

Youth
1. Brooke Kiefer & Aurora
2. Amber Hofmaier & Sky’s The Limit

NAWD Trail: Intermediate Test
Amateur
1. Jessica Hein & Ozzerati

NAWD Western Dressage
Open
1. Julia Druga & Seabreeze Savaje Vaquero

Amateur: Intro Level
1. Stacey Gorman & Artifact’s Gallant Ghost
2. Karianne Bittle & Maverick
3. Margo Conners & You Really Got To Me
4. Stacey Gorman & Artifact’s Gallant Ghost
5. Mary Ann Heverly & Cardillo Sin Par
6. Kimberly Lightfoot & Jade Green Hancock

Amateur: Basic Level
1. Sandi Jankowski & Journey

Youth
1. Grace Swift & Cooper
2. Maggie Herbert & Queen Of Hearts
3. Maggie Herbert & Queen Of Hearts
4. Elanie Herbert & Classy Captive

NAWD Pre-Intro Leadline
Ella Herbert & Ima Classy Captive

USEF Western Dressage: Intro Level
Open
1. Jennie Jackson & No Tengo Dinero
2. Jennie Jackson & No Tengo Dinero

Amateur: Tests 1–2
1. Crystal Short & R Bill Cody
2. Kristin Breese & Imagine The After Shock
3. Erika Dahlen & Bo
4. Carol Gibson & Mickey’s Doc Zan Man
5. Theresa Plaman & Let’s Hear It For The Boy

Amateur: Tests 3–4
1. Kristin Breese & Imagine The After Shock
2. Brittany Doerfer & Lil Penny Blackburn
3. Lisa Moyer & Buckley’s Sonny Star

Youth
1. Brooke Kiefer & Aurora
2. Katlin Fait & Saphira
3. Sara Hofmaier & Sky’s The Limit

USEF Western Dressage: Basic Level
Open
1. Jennie Jackson & No Tengo Dinero
2. Julia Druga & Alyah
3. Julie Druga & Seabreeze Savaje Vaquero

Amateur
1. Brittany Doerfer & Lil Penny Blackburn
2. Renata Ficek & Ruby Slippers
3. Renata Ficek & Ruby Slippers

Youth
1. Rachel Hau & Footloose

Traditional Dressage: Training Level
Open
1. Michaela Lane & Footloose

Amateur: FOSH Gaited Test
1. Jennifer Klitzke & Gift Of Freedom

Youth
1. Noelle Herrmann & Liberty
2. Amber Hofmaier & Sky’s The Limit
3. Emily Bessler & Let’s Hear It For The Boy
4. Rachel Hau & Tex Tornado

North American Western Dressage (NAWD) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating horse enthusiasts about the universal benefits of Western dressage and providing fun, affordable ways to participate in this popular new sport. NAWD offers a variety of programs, as well as virtual coaching and showing opportunities, achievement awards and more. Learn more about NAWD at nawdhorse.org and at facebook.com/WesternDressageNAWD.