REGION 6
By: Cera Olsen — Region 6 Director
Region 6!
Hope everyone is shaking off this past winter and enjoying this spring weather. The start of our WE season is right around the corner. Of course, there have been some fantastic winter activities around the region! Check out our AO Facebook pages for all their activities, past and future! And remember to keep an eye on the Oak Spring Calendar for all of the Region 6 and 7 events. The Train to Win clinic is happening 22 and 23 March. We look forward to hosting Gilberto Fillepe and the incredible upper level riders from across Region 6 and neighboring regions. Working Equitation East has a show coming up at the end of April at Frying Pan farm, registration is open. If you aren’t sure if you are ready, there is a clinic hosted by NOVAWE at the beginning of April also at Frying Pan Farm. All details are on the Oak Spring calendar and the AO’s respective webpages. Keep an eye on the Facebook pages and websites for all details and updates throughout the events. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to another great season with each of you!
New England Working Equitation Updates
Our Virtual Learning Meetings have been well attended and we look forward to offering one each month. Keep an eye on NEWE on fb for upcoming dates. In March, our Guest Speaker was Doreen Atkinson. Members gained insight into her experiences as a scribe at the 2024 European Championships and also her lessons with WAWE World Champions Pedro Torres and Gilberto Filipe. Virtual meetings are FREE to NEWE members and non members are invited to attend for a $15 fee.
Clinics in the New England region have been well attended even over the winter months. Fellow AO Equanimity Farm hosts clinics each month in Brookfield, NH in collaboration with NEWE. Visit NEWE Calendar for more information on upcoming events for 2025.
Our first USAWE Licensed show will be held July 19th with “S” judge Doreen Atkinson presiding, followed by a clinic with Doreen on July 20th.
August 30 and 31 we are very excited to be back at Gelinas Farm in Pembroke, NH for a 2 day USAWE Licensed show including a Cattle Trial! “S” judge Rebecca Algar will be judging. Elaina Enzien, owner and herdswoman at Gelinas Farm will be conducting a cattle clinic for competitors on Friday, August 29th.
NEWE membership is open to all WE enthusiasts regardless of where you live. We strive to be a resource for WE information, education and community.