USA Working Equitation

TN: Working Equitation Clinic with Stephanie Hayes
2023-03-04 - 2023-03-05 | Hurricane Creek Ranch, 1861 Norene Rd, Lebanon, TN, United States
Join us for a two day Working Equitation clinic at the beautiful Hurricane Creek Ranch.
Day 1- Group Sessions. Fundamentals of dressage and Ease of Handling (obstacles). Riders will be grouped according to level.
Day 2- Ride A Test- Ride two (2) Ease of Handling courses and receive instruction and feedback from Stephanie.
Cost $350 per rider. Includes lunch. Contact: info.mtwe@gmail.com. Limited overnight stabling & RV hookups available.

Executive Committee Meeting
2023-03-02 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Executive Committee Virtual Zoom Meeting
Executive Committee 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 and meeting notice posted to usawe.org > Corporate > Records > Meeting Minutes > Executive Session Minutes in accordance to the Bylaws of USA Working Equitation. Agenda posted and sent 2.27.23 11:59 AM PST
Meeting notice has been posted to usawe.org > WE Events > Calendar in accordance to the Bylaws of USA Working Equitation.

SC: Working Equitation Clinic with Portuguese Master Alberto Conde
2023-02-25 - 2023-02-26 | Spiegel Farms, 996 E Frontage Rd, Campobello, SC, United States
Working Equitation Clinic with Portuguese Master Alberto Conde
Instruction will be given in hour rides, semi-private groups, two rides a day with each rider receiving four hours of training from Alberto.
Limited on-site stabling and rider accommodations are also available; contact Sue at Spiegel Farms directly by calling #864-457-2478.

AZ: (23-080) AZWEC Fiesta WE Show
2023-02-18 - 2023-02-19 | J6 Equestrian Center, 3036 W Williams Rd, Benson, AZ, 85602, United States
Licensed show (23-080) Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

NH: Working Equitation Clinic with WE Coach Stephanie Hayes
2023-02-17 - 2023-02-18 | Equinimity Farm, 251 Wentworth Rd., Brookfield, NH, United States
NH: Working Equitation Clinic with WE Coach Stephanie Hayes
CLINIC IS FULL , but auditors welcomed to watch from heated viewing room with PA system. $25.
Private and group sessions. Focus on EOH for all levels.

Board of Directors Executive Session
2023-02-16 17:30
Executive Session – February 16, 2023
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 and meeting notice posted to usawe.org > Corporate > Records > Meeting Minutes > Executive Session Minutes in accordance to the Bylaws of USA Working Equitation. [Agenda posted and sent 2.14.2023 7:08 AM PST]
Meeting notice has been posted to usawe.org > WE Events > Calendar in accordance to the Bylaws of USA Working Equitation.

Seminar - Learn to Use GIRA for Show Management
2023-02-13 10:00 - 11:00
Free training on Monday February 13 starting at 10 am Pacific, 11 am Mountain, 12 pm Central time, 1 pm Eastern
The training will cover the steps show organizers take both prior to a competition and during the competition when using GIRA.<

Please try to attend if you think you might want to use GIRA for your USAWE licensed competitions or schooling shows this year. If you are unable to attend this session and would like to suggest some different times for future learning opportunities, please feel free to email GIRA@usawe.org
Looking forward to another great year of Working Equitation!

CA: Introduction to Working Equitation with Sue Watkins
2023-02-12 | Shadow Hills Equestrian Center, 10263 La Candada Way, Shadow Hills, CA, United States
Introduction to Working Equitation with Sue Watkins
The Shadow Hills Equestrian Center invites you to ride with Sue Watkins learning all about WORKING EQUITATION.
Learn the principles of the sport while riding the Dressage tests and the Obstacles in a fun low key ½ day clinic.
Learn about the Speed and Cattle Phases.

OR: (23-079) WE Oregon February Show #4
2023-02-11 - 2023-02-12 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
Licensed show (23-079) Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

OR: (23-078) WE Oregon February Show #3
2023-02-11 - 2023-02-12 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
Licensed show (23-078) Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

OR: (23-022) WE Oregon February Show #2
2023-02-11 - 2023-02-12 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
License: (23-022) Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.
Offering: L6-L7

OR: (23-021) WE Oregon February Show #1
2023-02-11 - 2023-02-12 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
License: 23-021 Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.
Offering: L1-L5
Come join us at the Oregon Horse Center’s Prairie Arena for a three-phase WE show on February 11-12, 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: Sarah Pinney, “r”, California
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).

Board Meeting
2023-02-08 17:30 - 18:30
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

2023 Annual Members Meeting
2023-02-04 09:00 - 11:30
USA Working Equitation’s annual meeting of the members will be held virtually via Zoom on Saturday February 4, 2023 at 9:00 am PST | 10:00 am MST | 11:00 am CST | 12:00 pm EST.
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 is available on the USAWE.org website > Corporate > Records > Meeting Minutes > Annual Member Minutes > Agenda
The meeting day and time is predetermined and mandated by USAWE’s Bylaws (1st Saturday in February 9am PST)
All current USAWE members in good standing are invited to attend. To attend, please watch your email for the meeting invitation, then RSVP to receive the meeting information/ Zoom webinar link.
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 25th so presenters have time to prepare a response. Thank you.

NC: Winter Working Equitation Camp at TIEC with Jane Renner and Jody Fontanetta
2023-02-03 - 2023-02-05
Announcing a three-day Working Equitation camp at Tryon International Equestrian Center (Mill Spring, NC).
Participants will receive a Dressage and an Ease of Handing lesson each day (Fri/Sat) and will execute judged Ride-A-Tests on Sunday with feedback.
This is all happening in the comfort of the indoor arena at TIEC.
All of the riding camp spots have been reserved but if you are interested in being added to the “waitlist” please contact Pat Melton, the event coordinator at pmelton1982@gmail.com or 704-616-9589.
Auditors are welcome and encouraged and auditor tickets are available for $25/day or $60/weekend, sold in advance.

Board of Directors Executive Session
2023-01-25 17:00 - 18:00
Executive Session – Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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)]

CA: Intro to WE Riding Demo and PowerPoint Presentation with Sue Watkins
2023-01-22 | Shadow Hills Equestrian Center, 10263 La Candada Way, Shadow Hills, CA, United States
Intro to Working Equitation Presentation with Sue Watkins
The Shadow Hills Equestrian Center invites you to spend an afternoon with Sue Watkins learning all about WORKING EQUITATION, there will be a riding demonstration and power point presentation, there is no charge for this event.

NH: Clinic
2023-01-21 - 2023-01-22 | Equinimity Farm, 251 Wentworth Rd., Brookfield, NH, United States
WE Clinic, free auditing in heated viewing room. https://www.facebook.com/events/1161160714500278

VA: (23-058) WE East Frying Pan Farm Park
2023-01-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Rd., Herndon, VA, 20171, United States
Licensed show# 23-058 Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

OR: (23-063) WE Oregon January Show #2
2023-01-14 - 2023-01-15 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
Licensed show# 23-063 Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

OR: (23-013) WE Oregon January Show
2023-01-14 - 2023-01-15 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
License: (23-013) 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 January 14-15, 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
Technical Delegate: Tracey Erway
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).
Show Manager: Julie Alonzo / Alt Emily Callihan

Board of Directors Closed Executive Session
2023-01-13 17:00 - 18:00
Closed Executive Session of the Full Board of Directors January 13, 2023 virtual Zoom meeting
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)]

WE-binar: 2023 US. Rules for Working Equitation - Rule Book Changes
2023-01-12 17:00 - 18:00
WEBINAR FOR THE 2023 RULE BOOK CHANGES

Greetings,
The Licensed Officials Committee and members of the Rules Committee will review significant changes in the 2023 U.S. Rules for Working Equitation

This webinar will be open to all USAWE members and is worth 2 CE credits for all LOs (Continuing Education Serial# WRR-230112)
This webinar was recorded in the event that you are not able to attend live. Recorded Link (1 hr 59 min.): https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/xct6Sid14lVjTdkg0A_hn_nHcUkcGIZSDWAYNYRZUwHP-0SgunaO2q0UduO701Y.A9TBqjtmkt0IVFfW
When: January 12th, 2023, (5:00 PT, 6:00 MT, 7:00 CT, 8:00 ET)
Where: Zoom
Topic: 2023 US Rules for Working Equitation Rules Review
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jtBXm7_FSG2Nd6JsmDc86Q
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Board of Directors Closed Executive Session
2023-01-11 19:45 - 20:20
Closed Executive Session immediately following the regular Board of Directors January 11, 2023 virtual Zoom meeting
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)]

Board Meeting
2023-01-11 17:00 - 19:45
The Board of Directors (BOD) virtual meeting is scheduled 5:00 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

CA: Working Equitation clinic for Intro and Novice riders with Jessica Mosbaugh
2022-12-18 | 14400 Shepherd Ave, Clovis, CA, 14400 Shepherd Ave, Clovis, CA, United States
Join USAWE Coach Jessica Mosbaugh as we explore the Ease of Handling (obstacle) phase of Working Equitation. Working Equitation is an exciting new international sport that combines a dressage test with obstacles (Ease of Handling), obstacles at Speed, and Cattle. It is open to all breeds and, all levels of riders, and all riding disciplines.

OR: WE Oregon Show & "Learn the Tests" Dressage Clinic
2022-12-17 - 2022-12-18 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
Come join us for a three-phase WE show on Saturday (Dressage, Ease of Handling, & Speed) and then stay over to learn the new WE Dressage tests from Polly Limond, one of the “Senior” Judges who created them! These are the dressage tests that we’ll be using starting with our January 2023 show, so this is a great opportunity to get a jump start on the new competition season!
Saturday’s competition will be licensed by USA Working Equitation. You horse MUST be recorded with USAWE to compete.
We can accommodate a maximum of 23 riders in Saturday’s show and 16 riders in Sunday’s clinic.

Entry Fees:
Saturday WE Show Entry Fee: $250 (includes first bag of shavings, and stabling from Friday, 1 pm (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.
Sunday Clinic – $100 for riders, $50 to audit if you’re not riding.
Tack Stall: $100

(OHC Boarders who do not need stabling can request a $100 discount because they don’t need a stall)

Below is the tentative schedule for Sunday’s Dressage Clinic.

8 – 8:30 Intro Dressage Test – Group walk-through and explanation of the movements
8:30 – 9:00 Novice A Dressage Test – Group walk-through and explanation of the movements
9:00 Rider 1 – Intro Dressage Test (Ride & Receive Feedback)
9:20 Rider 2 – Intro Dressage Test (Ride & Receive Feedback)
9:40 Rider 3 – Intro Dressage Test (Ride & Receive Feedback)
10:00 Rider 4 – Intro Dressage Test (Ride & Receive Feedback)
Short Break
10:30 Rider 5 – Intro or Novice A Dressage Test (Ride & Receive Feedback)
10:50 Rider 6 – Intro or Novice A Dressage Test (Ride & Receive Feedback)
11:10 Rider 7 – Intro or Novice A Dressage Test (Ride & Receive Feedback)
11:30 Rider 8 – Intro or Novice A Dressage Test (Ride & Receive Feedback)
11:50 Rider 9 – Intro or Novice A Dressage Test (Ride & Receive Feedback)
Lunch Break
12:40 Novice B Dressage Test – Group walk-through and explanation of the movements
1:00 Intermediate A Dressage Test – Group walk-through/explanation of the movements
1:20 Intermediate B Dressage Test – Group walk-through/explanation of the movements
1:40 Rider 10
2:00 Rider 11
2:20 Rider 12
2:40 Rider 13
Short Break
3:10 Rider 14
3:30 Rider 15
3:50 Rider 16

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 & Clinician: Polly Limind, “S”, California
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

ONLINE ENTRY FORM: https://forms.gle/3EXd4647z3WbUJcR7

VT: Working Equitation Retreat
2022-12-16 08:00 - 17:00
2+ days of Dressage, EOH, ride-a-test, interactive auditing, shadow judge and scribe to train your eye.
Clinic is filled but taking a wait list.Contact Stephanie Hayes at vtblackpony@aol.com

Auditors welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Board Meeting
2022-12-14 17:00 - 18:30
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 acess information. Requests for access arriving less than 24 hours prior to the meeting are not guaranteed a response.

Western Zone: Zone Championship, Licensed Show & Cattle Trial
2022-12-08 - 2022-12-11 | WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260, United States
License# 22-074, 22-074-A, 22-074-C
