Corporate News: CN December 2022

Category: Corporate News

Action Required!

3 Things to Get Ready for the New Year

  1. Renew your membership.

Click on this link, to fill out our Adult or Junior Join or Renew for 2023 online membership Google Form.

  • Submit payment.  A link to the payment page will appear after the Form is submitted. Individual Adult membership is $45.
  • Adult membership will not be processed without payment.
  • For Juniors, disregard the payment page when it pops up…your membership is FREE!

More good news! This year we have an extra incentive for you to renew your membership by midnight December 31st. If your renewal form and payment are received by midnight December 31st, 2022, you and all who joined or renewed their USAWE membership by this date will be entered into a random drawing for a special new/renew thank you gift!

  1. Check your horse(s) Horse Recording information and click this Horse Recording Changes Form link to request changes to ownership, name, breed registry and registration#, mark horses as retired (no longer showing) or deceased.

3. Check the National and Regional Leaderboards to ensure rider-horse pair placing are correct.  Report any changes to the Awards Chair right away (Awards@usawe.org).

By: Kris Blacklock, USA WE Secretary

Public Notice!

Corporate Meetings

    The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting is scheduled 5:00-6:30 pm Pacific time the 2nd Wednesday of each month 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 room access information. Requests for access arriving less than 24 hours prior to the meeting are not guaranteed a response.

    • BOD approved meeting minutes are posted to USAWE.org > Corporate > Records > Meeting Minutes > Elected Board Minutes
    • A Log of Motions Passed is posted to USAWE.org > Corporate > Records
    By: Kris Blacklock, USA WE Secretary

    Committees Working Meetings

    A series of monthly informal working sessions for committee volunteers 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).

     

    Participants: Committee Chairs/Coordinators, BOD

    Meeting Time: 5:00pm Pacific, 6pm Mountain, 7 pm Central, 8 pm Eastern

    Meeting Frequency/Modality: 4th Wednesday each month via Zoom

    By: Kris Blacklock, USA WE Secretary

    USAWE Volunteers

    …are Hard at Work

      Your elected officials, regional directors and appointed committee members work countless volunteer hours processing memberships, recording horses, processing show licenses, gathering licensed show results, posting leaderboard points, planning licensed officials’ seminars, developing an International Competition program, developing educational opportunities for our junior, amateur and professional riders and all the administrative work behind the scene.  Volunteers are the HEART of USAWE.  If you are interested in helping out on one or more of our committees, please let us know!  WE can use your help!

      By: Kris Blacklock, USA WE Secretary

       

      LINKS Updated Description
      Banner   Order the USAWE Banner using the form provided in the link. All banner orders must be submitted at least 20 business days (4 weeks) before your needed date.
      Course Design Approval Guide  12/23/2022 Covers basic course design requirements. EOH and Speed courses must be reviewed/approved by a licensed official. 
      Current Members   Show Manager is required to validate rider’s entry form’s USAWE membership number.  List is updated by the Membership Committee

      Dispensation Certificate Application – MS Word

      Dispensation Certificate Application – PDF

      11/1/2020
      Riders with disabilities use this form to apply for a Dispensation Certificate that approves the use of adaptive equipment and other allowances. 
      Dressage arena dimensions   Provides Dressage arena dimensions and diagonal measurements to aid in setup.

      Emergency Plan (sample) – MS Word

      Emergency Plan (sample) – PDF

      4/25/2022 Emergency Plan instructions prepared by Safety Coordinator. (Competition Manual 4.3)
      Entry Form (sample) – MS Word  2/2/2022 First page can be modified as needed. Second page cannot be changed. (Competition Manual 4.3)
      Entry Order – One Day Show (L1 – L7) – MS Word Sample 3/24/2022 A sample Entry Order (Start List) for Show Managers
      GIRA.io User’s Manual  1/10/2023

      For competitions that want to use the GIRA.io online scoring/placing program.  

      Use GIRA to select show participants, create your show’s Entry Order (Start List) and personalized Dressage, Ease of Handling, Speed, and Cattle Scorecards, score/place each Division and Performance Level and download Show Results in the format needed by Results@usawe.org

      GIRA.io Quick Reference Guide  1/10/2023 For those familiar with GIRA who just need a checklist of steps.
      GIRA.io Show Entries

       

      1/27/2022

      Instructions on setting show up to accept show entries using the GIRA online software program.  
      Guest Judge Card Application  1/24/2021 Judges must hold a current WE Judge License issued by their country’s national WE organization and apply for a USAWE international Guest Judge License.
      Horse Recording Form   All horses competing at USAWE licensed competitions must be registered with USAWE. Complete the horse recording process on our Membership page or use the link to the left for a direct connection to the form.  List is updated by the Membership Committee.
      Insurance – address to use when requesting a certificate of additional insured for USAWE as required for licensed shows  

      USAWE
      5006 Forsyth Place
      Boulder, CO 80303

      Email a PDF of the insurance policy to Competitions@usawe.org

      *Judge Evaluation form   Show Manager uses this online form to assess Judge(s) performance. (Competition Manual 7. 2)
      Liability Release Form  2/21/2022 USAWE Release, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnification Agreement may be used for licensed competitions. 
      Licensed Official Confirmation & Contract – MS Word Sample

       

      3/24/2022

      A sample licensed official confirmation & contract

      Logo (USAWE)

       

       

      To use for prize lists & show advertising for USAWE licensed competitions. 

      Visit Corporate Records for the USAWE Brand Logo Guidelines Questions?  Contact the Marketing Committee 

      Non-member Voucher  

      Non-members can use a One-Time Voucher to cover the non-member fee at a single licensed (non-championship) show (one per lifetime).

      Names will automatically appear on the Membership Info voucher list so show secretaries can verify voucher status.  

      Obstacle Specifications Checklist.pdf  9/7/2021 List of obstacle specifications (per performance level) for EOH and Speed course setup/reset.  Useful for Judge, TD and ground crew.   
      Planning Your Show Schedule – Recommended Time Allotments 3/24/2022 Recommended time allotments to help Working Equitation show managers plan your show day (Entry Order, Ride Times, Breaks, Course Setup for Performance Levels, Course Walks, Protest Filings, Awards, etc.) for Dressage, EOH, Speed, and Cattle Trials.
      Prize List (sample)  1/29/2022 Suggested basic information to be included in a prize list.  (Competition Manual 4.2)   
      Protest Requirement Summary 10/20/2021 A synopsis of protest requirements and time limits. (Competition Manual 5.3)
      Recorded Horses   Show Manager is required to validate show entry’s USAWE horse recording number.  List is updated by the Membership Committee.
      Results Submission Guide  11/27/2021 Provides instructions for submitting show results.  Updated for the 2022 show season.
      *Results Sheet – WE Competition (non Gira)  11/27/2021

      Use this form to report show results for a WE competition (Dressage, EOH, Speed, Cattle trials). If you use the GIRA online scoring program, download and send in the Excel file that program provides instead.                                                                                           

      Email Show Results (manual excel or GIRA file) to Results@usawe.org

      Scoresheet, EOH – MS Word
      Scoresheet, EOH – PDF

       

      Scoresheet, Speed – MS Word

      Scoresheet, Speed – PDF

      Scoresheet, Cattle, Individual – PDF

      Scoresheet, Cattle, Team – PDF

       Revision 5, 12/1/2021

      Non-GIRA Scoresheets

      Secretary can manually enter EOH and Speed obstacle data in advance, as well as competitor data.

      Secretary manually enters Cattle trial competitor data.

      Show Entries – Google Form

       

      3/24/2022

      Instructions to create an online Working Equitation show entry form using Google Form
      Show Entries – Google Form Sample

       

      3/24/2022

      A sample Google Form online Working Equitation show entry form
      Tack and Attire Checklist  9/25/2021 Useful for Technical Delegate, Paddock and Gate Steward.  
      TD Duties and Responsibilities 10/28/2020  A list of duties the Technical Delegate (TD) should complete at all licensed WE competitions. 
      *TD Evaluation form   Show Manager uses this online form to assess TD performance. (Competition Manual 7. 2)
      TD Report worksheet   TD can use this worksheet to keep track of information during a competition that can later be used when filing the online Technical Delegate Report Form.
      *TD Report form   TD uses this online form to report on licensed  competitions. (Competition Manual 7.1 )

       

       

      LINKS Updated Description
      Amateur Status  1/20/2022 Excerpts from USEF Rule 1306 that defines amateur vs. professional status. 
      Banner   Order the USAWE Banner using the form provided in the link. All banner orders must be submitted at least 20 business days (4 weeks) before your needed date.
      Competition Manual 5/12/2022 Competition Manual includes requirements for show organizers and managers in planning and conducting a show licensed with USA Working Equitation (USAWE). 
      Course Design Approval Guide  11/11/2021 Covers basic course design requirements. EOH and Speed courses must be reviewed/approved by a licensed official. 
      Current Members   Show Manager is required to validate rider’s entry form’s USAWE membership number.  List is updated by the Membership Committee

      Dispensation Certificate Application – MS Word

      Dispensation Certificate Application – PDF

      11/1/2020
      Riders with disabilities use this form to apply for a Dispensation Certificate that approves the use of adaptive equipment and other allowances. 
      Dressage arena dimensions   Provides Dressage arena dimensions and diagonal measurements to aid in setup.

      Emergency Plan (sample) – MS Word

      Emergency Plan (sample) – PDF

      4/25/2022 Emergency Plan instructions prepared by Safety Coordinator. (Competition Manual 4.3)
      Entry Form (sample) – MS Word  2/2/2022 First page can be modified as needed. Second page cannot be changed. (Competition Manual 4.3)
      Entry Order – One Day Show (L1 – L7) – MS Word Sample 3/24/2022 A sample Entry Order (Start List) for Show Managers

      Final Competition Placement, Individual – MS Word

      Final Competition Placement, Individual – PDF

      Final Competition Placement, Team – MS Word

        Scorer enters data from individual scoresheets to determine final placement (to be used by competitions not using Gira.io online scoring system and where an Excel file is not a viable option).  Note: Final results must be submitted to Results@usawe.org using the official ‘Results Sheet’ Excel document.
      Gate Steward Duties  11/11/2021 Describes duties related to tack and attire checks and blood checks. 
      GIRA.io User’s Manual  1/10/2023

      For competitions that want to use the GIRA.io online scoring/placing program.  

      Use GIRA to select show participants, create your show’s Entry Order (Start List) and personalized Dressage, Ease of Handling, Speed, and Cattle Scorecards, score/place each Division and Performance Level and download Show Results in the format needed by Results@usawe.org

      GIRA.io Quick Reference Guide  1/10/2023 For those familiar with GIRA who just need a checklist of steps.
      GIRA.io Show Entries

       

      1/27/2022

      Instructions on setting show up to accept show entries using the GIRA online software program.  
      Guest Judge Card Application  1/24/2021 Judges must hold a current WE Judge License issued by their country’s national WE organization and apply for a USAWE international Guest Judge License.
      Horse Recording Form   All horses competing at USAWE licensed competitions must be registered with USAWE. Complete the horse recording process on our Membership page or use the link to the left for a direct connection to the form.  List is updated by the Membership Committee.
      Insurance – address to use when requesting a certificate of additional insured for USAWE as required for licensed shows  

      USAWE
      5006 Forsyth Place
      Boulder, CO 80303

      Email a PDF of the insurance policy to Competitions@usawe.org

      *Judge Evaluation form   Show Manager uses this online form to assess Judge(s) performance. (Competition Manual 7. 2)
      Judge Feedback form   Judge uses this online form to provide the Competitions Committee pertinent information regarding competitions where they officiated. 
      Liability Release Form  2/21/2022 USAWE Release, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnification Agreement may be used for licensed competitions. 
      Licensed Official Confirmation & Contract – MS Word Sample

       

      3/24/2022

      A sample licensed official confirmation & contract

      Logo (USAWE)

       

       

      To use for prize lists & show advertising for USAWE licensed competitions. 

      Visit Corporate Records for the USAWE Brand Logo Guidelines Questions?  Contact the Marketing Committee 

      Non-member Voucher  

      Non-members can use a One-Time Voucher to cover the non-member fee at a single licensed (non-championship) show (one per lifetime).

      Names will automatically appear on the Membership Info voucher list so show secretaries can verify voucher status.  

      Obstacle Specifications Checklist.pdf  9/7/2021 List of obstacle specifications (per performance level) for EOH and Speed course setup/reset.  Useful for Judge, TD and ground crew.   
      Paddock-Steward-Duties-.pdf  11/11/2021  A list of duties the Paddock Steward should complete at all licensed WE competitions. 
      Planning Your Show Schedule – Recommended Time Allotments 3/24/2022 Recommended time allotments to help Working Equitation show managers plan your show day (Entry Order, Ride Times, Breaks, Course Setup for Performance Levels, Course Walks, Protest Filings, Awards, etc.) for Dressage, EOH, Speed, and Cattle Trials.
      Prize List (sample)  1/29/2022 Suggested basic information to be included in a prize list.  (Competition Manual 4.2)   
      Protest Requirement Summary 10/20/2021 A synopsis of protest requirements and time limits. (Competition Manual 5.3)
      Recorded Horses   Show Manager is required to validate show entry’s USAWE horse recording number.  List is updated by the Membership Committee.
      Results Submission Guide  11/27/2021 Provides instructions for submitting show results.  Updated for the 2022 show season.
      *Results Sheet – WE Competition (non Gira)  11/27/2021

      Use this form to report show results for a WE competition (Dressage, EOH, Speed, Cattle trials). If you use the GIRA online scoring program, download and send in the Excel file that program provides instead.                                                                                           

      Email Show Results (manual excel or GIRA file) to Results@usawe.org

      Scoresheet, EOH – MS Word
      Scoresheet, EOH – PDF

       

      Scoresheet, Speed – MS Word

      Scoresheet, Speed – PDF

      Scoresheet, Cattle, Individual – PDF

      Scoresheet, Cattle, Team – PDF

       Revision 5, 12/1/2021

      Non-GIRA Scoresheets

      Secretary can manually enter EOH and Speed obstacle data in advance, as well as competitor data.

      Secretary manually enters Cattle trial competitor data.

      Scribe Duties 10/28/2020  Useful for Scribe.  
      Show Entries – Google Form

       

      3/24/2022

      Instructions to create an online Working Equitation show entry form using Google Form
      Show Entries – Google Form Sample

       

      3/24/2022

      A sample Google Form online Working Equitation show entry form
      Tack and Attire Checklist  9/25/2021 Useful for Technical Delegate, Paddock and Gate Steward.  
      TD Duties 10/28/2020  A list of duties the Technical Delegate (TD) should complete at all licensed WE competitions. 
      *TD Evaluation form   Show Manager uses this online form to assess TD performance. (Competition Manual 7. 2)
      TD Report worksheet   TD can use this worksheet to keep track of information during a competition that can later be used when filing the online Technical Delegate Report Form.
      *TD Report form   TD uses this online form to report on licensed  competitions. (Competition Manual 7.1 )
      USEF GR1306 Professional/Volunteer Status  USEF 2022 Each rider is required to declare their professional or amateur status upon renewing their USAWE membership each year. Riders must comply with USEF Rule GR1306 that defines amateur and professional status.

       

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