How to Find a WSCA Saddle Club Near You and Join

The Western Saddle Clubs Association, Inc. (WSCA) is a family-oriented equestrian organization, and the way to find a club near you is to use the Club Locations and Clubs sections on wsca.org, then follow up with the Club Information and Membership List. If you already know which club you want, membership is handled through that club and the Membership Login area of the site. If you are unsure where to start, the WSCA Secretary is the listed contact for general questions.

What WSCA Is and Who It Serves

WSCA describes its mission as providing a safe and enjoyable experience to all participants of equestrian activities, promoting good horsemanship and sportsmanship, and enriching members' experiences with their horses. It also promotes the use of horses for personal and family enjoyment and competition.

The site frames itself around a few common questions:

• Interested in horses?
• Looking for a saddle club in your area?
• Looking to meet other horse lovers?
• Looking for a family-oriented horse organization?
• Interested in when and where horse shows, trail rides, and other horse-related activities are happening?

If any of those match your situation, WSCA states it "may be EXACTLY what you are looking for."

Finding a Club Near You

The site provides two related navigation entries for this purpose:

A practical sequence:

1. Open Club Locations to narrow down clubs by geography.
2. Cross-check the Clubs section for details on the club you identified.
3. Use the Club Information and Membership List to confirm the club and see membership-related information.

Because WSCA's listed contacts and mailing addresses are concentrated in Minnesota (Kenyon, Arlington, and Pine City), the organization has a strong Minnesota presence, but the Club Locations listing is the authoritative way to confirm what exists near you rather than assuming from the contact addresses alone.

Joining WSCA

Membership is tied to the club structure rather than a single standalone signup described on the homepage. Two entry points matter:

• Membership Login — the site's member access point. This is for members to log in; it is not described as a public signup form.
• Club Information and Membership List — the place to review club and membership information before joining.

The site does not publish a step-by-step join flow, fee schedule, or eligibility rules on the page evidence available. For specifics on how to join a particular club, dues, and requirements, contact the club directly or reach the WSCA Secretary.

Who to Contact

For general membership and club questions, the Secretary is the listed starting point. For show qualification questions, the Qualifications Coordinator is the relevant contact.

What Else the Site Offers Once You're In

Beyond club finding and membership, the site lists:

• Shows — including the WSCA Championship Horse Show, WSCA Futurity, and Minnesota State Fair
• Event Listings and On Deck (with an On Deck Submission page)
• Judges — WSCA Judge List and Judge Forms
• Royalty — Queen's Message and Meet Your Royalty
• Foundation
• Digital Spotlight — including a Digital Spotlight Subscription and Digital Spotlight Library
• Forms and Social Media Policy
• News, Champ Show Results, and Club News

The Digital Spotlight is noted as having a subscription, so access to that specific publication is not presented as free — check the subscription details before assuming open access.

Quick Checklist

1. Go to wsca.org.
2. Open Club Locations to find clubs in your area.
3. Review the Clubs section and the Club Information and Membership List.
4. Contact the club directly, or email the WSCA Secretary at [email protected] for general guidance.
5. Once affiliated, use Membership Login for member access.
6. Check Event Listings and Shows for activities near you.