USA Working Equitation

BOD Informal Discussion
2023-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
Board of Directors Informal working session discussion with Committee Chairs (Awards, Competitions, Licensed Officials, Quality Assurance, Rules)

PA: (23-126) EPAWE Fall Finale Licensed Show
2023-11-04 | Collective Roots Dressage, 602 Jennersville Rd, Cochranville, PA, 19330, United States
(23-126) EPAWE Fall Finale Licensed Show
Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

CA: (23-133) El Campeon Farms' Fall Show #1
2023-11-04 | El Campeón Farms, 999 W. Potrero Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA, 91361, United States
Licensed Show (23-133) El Campeon Farms’ Fall Show #1
Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

OR: (23-031) WE Oregon November Show
2023-11-04 - 2023-11-05 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
License# 23-031 offering L1-L7 Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.
Come join us at the Oregon Horse Center’s Prairie Arena for a three-phase WE show on November 4-5, 2023.

Entry Fees:

WE Show Entry Fee: $325 (includes first bag of shavings, and stabling from Friday afternoon – Sunday night. Please plan to arrive no earlier than 1 pm on Friday (honestly — NO EARLIER — if you arrive prior to 1 pm on Friday, please plan to pay a ‘haul in fee’ to OHC and amuse yourself in the main facility rather than coming to the Prairie Arena). Additional bags of shavings can be purchased on site for $10/bag.

Tack Stall: $100
(OHC Boarders who do not need stabling can request a $100 discount because they don’t need a stall)
PLEASE DO NOT BRING OUTSIDE SHAVINGS IN — we are charged an extra $35 per stall if any outside shavings are used.
Camping is available on site — please make reservations directly with the Oregon Horse Center if you are planning to camp (we do not handle the camping spot reservations at all).
To compete, riders must be current members of USAWE, and all horses must be recorded with USAWE. If you are participating for schooling only, this requirement is waived.
Judge: Cari Schwartz, “R”, Oregon
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Because of the need to pay in full for the facility and Judge expenses, regardless of weather or medical considerations, no refunds can be issued for this event (no exceptions).
-Julie

OR: (23-031) WE Oregon November Show
2023-11-04 - 2023-11-05 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
Licensed Show (23-031) WE Oregon November Show
Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

AZ: (23-137) AZWEC Sonoita Showcase
2023-11-04 - 2023-11-05 | Santa Cruze Fairgrounds, Sonoita, AZ, United States
Licensed Show (23-137) AZWEC Sonoita Showcase
Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

CA: (23-134) El Campeon Farms' Fall Show #2
2023-11-05 | El Campeón Farms, 999 W. Potrero Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA, 91361, United States
Licensed Show (23-134) El Campeon Farms’ Fall Show #2
Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

NC: Working Equitation of North Carolina Fall WE Camp at TIEC
2023-11-17 - 2023-11-19 | Tryon International Equestrian Center, Mill Spring, NC, United States
Working Equitation of North Carolina is pleased to announce the Fall WE Camp at Tryon International Equestrian Center (Mill Spring, NC). The Winter Camp, held last February, was a marvelous success. Camp is being held in the Indoor Arena at TIEC and lasts for three days. Small groups of three teams will ride twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon, receiving instruction from each clinician every day. Your horse’s stabling, also in the indoor arena, is included in the cost of camp.
Camp tuition for WENC members = $675
Camp tuition for non-WENC members = $725
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/6AC6d4u75BMdMYxP9
Information regarding auditing will be posted closer to the event. Send questions to WorkingEqNC@gmail.
Meet our clinicians, Jody Fontanetta and Polly Limond!!
Jody Fontanetta is a fourth-generation equestrian born and raised in Murfreesboro, TN. Jody’s riding experience spans across many disciplines with dressage being the core of her training. She was a member of Stones River Pony Club for many years. Jody has trained and competed on the national circuit in dressage through the FEI levels and participated in the North American Junior Young Rider Program. She earned her bronze and silver medals with the United States Dressage Federation. Currently, Jody runs a riding program for all ages with a focus on classical horsemanship at her farm in MiIton, TN. In 2017, she was introduced to Working Equitation and hasn’t looked back. She has earned numerous high point awards through Level 5 in Region 7. Currently Jody is competing at the Advanced level (L6) with her grade gelding, Misty Morning Stash. Many locals were awed by her rides at the recent Summer Solstice at TIEC USAWE licensed shows in June. She is proud to be a forerunner in building interest and support for working equitation in the Middle Tennessee area. Jody is an “L” candidate for the USAWE Judge’s program and is also a member of the USA Working Equitation Coaches’ Network. She loves that Working Equitation gives classical training a purpose that has been lost in some modern disciplines.
For over 35 years, Polly Limond was a dressage rider, trainer, breeder, and importer in Southern California before recently moving to Mooresville, NC. Since 2004 she has been selecting and importing sport horses from European countries including Germany, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, and France. Polly is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist, and a Sliver Freestyle medalist. Having trained several horses successfully through lntermediare, she won Regional and National Championships plus has coached students to Regional and RAAC Championships and lifetime rider medals.
Polly earned her WE Bronze Medal in 2017 and her Silver Medal in 2019. She has competed several horses through Intermediate B with scores up to 80% and was the 2021 Region 2 Level 5 Open Champion. Polly is an “S” judge and a licensed TD with USAWE plus an USDF “L” graduate with distinction. She has judged countless WE shows across the US and Canada, and local schooling shows in classical, eventing. western dressage, and obstacle challenges. She is a sought-after clinician and is also a member of the USA Working Equitation Coaches Network.

BOD Informal Discussion
2023-11-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
Board of Directors Informal working session discussion – Championships

Board Meeting
2023-11-29 17:00 - 18:30 | OR
The November Board Meeting will be held November 29 (not Nov 8)
The Board of Directors (BOD) virtual meeting is scheduled 5:00-6:30 pm Pacific time and will take place via Zoom.
All USAWE Members in good standing are welcome to attend as a silent participant.
Please contact Secretary Kris Blacklock (Secretary@usawe.org) at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting if you would like the Zoom meeting agenda and access information. Requests for access arriving less than 24 hours prior to the meeting are not guaranteed a response.
Agenda and Minutes are posted to usawe.org > Corporate > Records > Meeting Minutes

BOD Informal Discussion
2023-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | OR
Board of Directors Informal working session discussion regarding the recent resignation of the Secretary. No vote will be taken, and no appointments will be made during this discussion meeting.

Coaches Network Meeting
2023-12-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States

TX: (23-131) Texas Hot Shots WE at Willow Draw
2023-12-09 - 2023-12-10 | Willow Draw, Weatherford, TX, United States
Licensed show 23-131) Texas Hot Shots WE at Willow Draw
Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

Board Meeting (includes newly elected BOD Meet & Greet)
2023-12-13 17:00 - 18:30 | OR
The Board of Directors (BOD) virtual meeting is scheduled 5:00-6:30 pm Pacific time and will take place via Zoom and includes a newly elected BOD Meet & Greet
All USAWE Members in good standing are welcome to attend as a silent participant.
Please contact the Secretary Kris Blacklock (Secretary@usawe.org) at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting if you would like the Zoom meeting agenda and access information. Requests for access arriving less than 24 hours prior to the meeting are not guaranteed a response.
Agenda and Minutes are posted to usawe.org > Corporate > Records > Meeting Minutes

Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting
2024-01-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
Special meeting Board of Directors and Committee Chairs to discuss 2024 Budget

Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting
2024-01-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting is scheduled 5:00-6:30 pm Pacific time and will take place virtually via Zoom. Submit topics for board consideration using the Board Agenda Item Request Form located on the usawe.org website > Corporate > Records
USAWE Members in good standing are welcome to attend and listen but may not provide input at board meetings.
Please contact Secretary@usawe.org at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting if you would like the Zoom meeting agenda and access information. Requests for access arriving less than 24 hours prior to the meeting are not guaranteed a response.
Agenda and Minutes are posted to usawe.org > Corporate > Records > Meeting Minutes

BOD Special Session
2024-01-21 17:00 - 17:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
Full Board of Directors are meeting in a Special Session
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Competitions

Regional Championship Requirements – Kim Hillyer, Chair
Competitions Manual – Kim Hillyer, Chair

Meeting notice has been posted to usawe.org > WE Events > Calendar in accordance with the Bylaws of USA Working Equitation.
An Executive Session may only be attended by members of the Board of Directors and guests the Board invites to join the meeting [per USAWE Bylaws Article 5, Section 15 (pg 20)].
Agenda is posted to usawe.org > Corporate > Records > Meeting Minutes > Executive Session Minutes a minimum of 48-hours in advance of the meeting in accordance with the Bylaws of USA Working Equitation.

AO Quarterly Networking Hour
2024-01-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
AO Quarterly Networking Hour
For Affiliate Organization Leaders and leadership teams – Meet other USAWE Affiliate Organization leaders, make friends, share ideas, be encouraged, and build community! This quarterly meeting is all about getting to know one another and strengthening the support you receive as an Affiliate Organization. Fourth Mondays in these months: January, April, July, October
5 PM Pacific 6 pm Mountain 7 pm Central 8 pm Eastern

TX: International WE Train-to-Win Training Camp #1
2024-01-25 - 2024-01-28 | Willow Draw, Weatherford, TX, United States
USAWE International Training Camp #1– Train to Win

**UPDATE 12/31/23 – riding and auditor spots filled; wait list started**
Plan to attend the first International Rider Development ‘Train to Win’ Clinic scheduled January 25-28, 2024, Willow Draw, Weatherford, TX. Participation requires current USAWE membership.
Click Here to register for Training Camp #1. Full payment reserves your spot. This clinic is the first of three International Rider Development Programs to be held in 2024; one each within the Central, Eastern, and Western Zones of USA Working Equitation. Two more ‘Train to Win’ events are being planned for the Western and Eastern Zones in 2024. These additional clinic details will be released as soon as we have dates and locations set. Please keep an eye open for announcements for the Train to Win Training Camp #2 in California in July or the Train to Win Training Camp #3, taking place in Tennessee in early October. Also visit the usawe.org website > Competitions > International to review the International Program requirements.
Once your registration is submitted you should receive an invoice within 5 business days.
Your registration is not complete until you have paid 100% of your registration fees.
Questions? Please contact the International Committee at International@usawe.org

2024 Annual Meeting
2024-02-03 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
PUBLIC NOTICE! USA Working Equitation’s annual meeting of the members will be held virtually via Zoom on Saturday February 3, 2024, at 9:00 am PST | 10:00 am MST | 11:00 am CST | 12:00 pm EST. The meeting day and time is predetermined and mandated by USAWE’s Bylaws (9am Pacific Time, 1st Saturday in February).
Current members, to attend, please click here to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar and the virtual meeting link.
Agenda will be available on the USAWE.org website > Corporate > Records > Meeting Minutes > Annual Member Minutes
We would love to hear from you. While we may not be able to answer each and every question during the meeting, your questions will help to guide our decisions and better understand the needs and concerns of our members. To ask a question, please use this link and submit your question(s) by January 19th so presenters have time to prepare a response. Thank you.

OR: Clinic with Kimberlee Barker
2024-02-08 - 2024-02-09 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
Come join us for a 1.5 day WE Clinic (come for all or part) taught by Masters Level WE competitor and USAWE Platinum medalist Kimberlee Barker, followed by a two-day WE show at the the Oregon Horse Center’s Prairie Arena , with the option for follow-up private lessons with “S” judge Rebecca Algar in Corvallis, OR on Monday!

Clinic – Feb 8 – 9
Competition – Feb. 10-11

About our Thursdsay/Friday clinician:
Kimberlee Barker is a Masters Level Working Equitation and USDF Grand Prix Dressage rider, trainer, and competitor. Kimberlee is a recognized Working Equitation Coach in USAWE’s Coaches Network, has earned her USAWE Pewter, Bronze, Silver, and Platinum Medals. Kimberlee is currently only the third person in the U.S. to have earned a Platinum Medal and the first to earn it with the new stricter requirements through USAWE. A graduate with distinction of the USDF “L” Judge Education Program, Kimberlee has earned her USDF Bronze and Silver Medals and has nearly completed her Gold.

Kimberlee is known for taking “non-traditional” dressage horses up the levels, and her most recent dressage partner, RedPrairie Storm (Dales Pony) earned the Reserve Champion placing in the Oregon Dressage Society’s 2021 State Championships in the Training Level Open Division. Kimberlee and her long-term dressage partner Gladheart Black Harris (Morgan) are currently competing at Prix St. Georges and plan to compete at Grand Prix in 2024.

Recognizing that Working Equitation uses dressage principles to create a relaxed, athletic, and obedient horse in both traditional dressage work and in dressage through obstacles, Kimberlee believes that this sport creates the ultimate harmonious relationship with the horse. She enjoys working with all breeds of horses and teaches students from Introductory to Masters in Working Equitation, and Training Level to FEI in Dressage. Kimberlee judges and teaches clinics in both Working Equitation and Dressage and is based in Corvallis, Oregon.

Entry Fees:
Thursday WE Clinic Small Group Obstacle Session (4 or fewer people) 90-minute session on Thursday, followed by open schooling on obstacles once clinic is over (approximately 5 pm) – $150/person
Friday WE Clinic Private Dressage Lesson 30-minute private session on Friday – $75/person
BOTH Small Group Obstacles on Thursday & Private Dressage Lesson on Friday – $200
Stabling for Clinic (from Wednesday at 2 pm – Friday at 1 pm, when we transition to show stabling) – $75 includes 1 bag of shavings

Saturday/Sunday WE Show Entry Fee: $300 (includes 1 bag of shavings, and stabling from Friday 1 pm – Sunday night. If you are not participating in the clinic, please plan to arrive no earlier than 1 pm on Friday (honestly — NO EARLIER — if you arrive prior to 1 pm on Friday, please plan to pay a ‘haul in fee’ to OHC and amuse yourself in the main facility rather than coming to the Prairie Arena). Additional bags of shavings can be purchased on site for $10/bag.

Tack Stall: $100

To enter: https://forms.gle/juFCdyFNpXLtv2hV7

OR: (24-047) WE Oregon Feb. Show #1
2024-02-10 - 2024-02-11 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
License#(s): 24-047 and 24-048
Show Name(s): WE Oregon Feb. Show # 1 and # 2
Show Date(s): 2/10 – 2/11/2024
Location: Eugene, Or
Judge: Sarah Pinney and Rebecca Algar
TD: Tracey Erway
To enter: https://forms.gle/RuncEEs6Ych8NcFH9

OR: (24-048) WE Oregon Feb. Show #2
2024-02-10 - 2024-02-11 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
License#(s): 24-048
Show Name(s): WE Oregon Feb. # 2
Show Date(s): 2/10 – 2/11/2024
Location: Eugene, Or
Judge: Sarah Pinney and Rebecca Algar
TD: Tracey Erway

WA: WWVWE Playday
2024-02-18 | WW Arena, 85207 Telephone Pole Road, Milton-Freewater, OR, 97862, United States
WWVWE Playdays are open to all levels of WE enthusiasts.
10 am to 12 noon.
We spend about an hour practicing the course, always EOH and sometimes a dressage court.
There is always someone there to explain the obstacles to new folks.
Then we create a course and practice the EOH and sometimes dressage tests.
It is always friendly and fun.
Please help set up and take down the obstacles if needed.
There is an arena fee for this playday of approximately $20.

Board of Director (BOD) Meeting
2024-02-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States

Webinar: International Program
2024-02-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
You are invited to a Zoom Webinar hosted by the International Committee 5pm Pacific, Thursday, February 22, 2024.
The International Committee will explain the International program’s procedures, goals and calendar.
CLICK HERE to RSVP. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Please send questions to International@usawe.org

NC: Working Equitation of North Carolina Robbie Potter Cattle Clinic
2024-02-23 | H&H Arena, 533 Ned Herman Road, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
AO: Working Equitation of North Carolina is hosting a cattle clinic
Robbie Potter, our local “Cowboy” will offer basic instruction for moving cattle. Small groups of six will ride from 9am-noon or 1-4pm.

Committees Working Meeting
2024-02-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
Facilitator: President Elect
Participants: Committee Chairs, Executive Committee and Regional Directors
A series of informal working sessions for committee chairs to network, connect, communicate and cooperatively share on-going projects, ideas, lessons learned, successes, frustrations and committee framework (job descriptions, recruiting, training, tasks, backup support, budget and SLAs).

CA: (24-034) Wine Country Classic @ Hansen Dam #1
2024-03-02 | Hansen Dam, San Fernando Valley, CA, United States
CA: (24-034) Wine Country Classic @ Hansen Dam #1
Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

CA: (24-035) Wine Country Classic @ Hansen Dam #2
2024-03-03 | Hansen Dam, San Fernando Valley, CA, United States
CA: (24-035) Wine Country Classic @ Hansen Dam #2
Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.
