Hiring USAWE Technical Delegates

USAWE licenses Technical Delegates to officiate at Working Equitation competitions in the United States:

• A licensed Technical Delegate (TD) is required to officiate over licensed and Championship Working Equitation competitions.

Licensed TDs help ensure that events are conducted fairly for all competitors, and they are a great resource for show managers and Judges. Event organizers are encouraged to contact the Technical Delegates directly if they are interested in having them officiate at an event they are hosting.

Organizers should plan to cover travel costs (transportation, lodging, and meals) as well as an honorarium for each judging day based on 8 hours. Overtime fees should be negotiated and be included. It is generally better to pay reimbursable expenses (travel costs) separate from honoraria due to tax requirements.