USAWE Affiliate Organization (AO) Program
The USAWE Affiliate Organization Program is designed to bring working equitation to local communities by partnering with groups that share our passion for the sport. Affiliate Organizations play a vital role in expanding awareness, creating opportunities, and fostering excitement about working equitation at the grassroots level.
By joining with USAWE, Affiliate Organizations gain access to resources, guidance, and support that help them host events, provide educational opportunities, and engage new riders. Together, we ensure that the sport is not only accessible but also welcoming, consistent, and inspiring for all who participate.
Through this program, we strengthen connections across regions, build a supportive network of horse enthusiasts, and cultivate the next generation of Working Equitation riders, officials, and organizers. Our Affiliate Organizations are true partners in advancing the mission of USAWE—bringing the joy, challenge, and tradition of Working Equitation to more communities nationwide.
USAWE Affiliate Organization Benefits
Backing of USAWE
Quarterly AO zoom meetings
Free First time USAWE Banner
Mentor during first year
Listing AO on USAWE Website (Logo, description)
General AO Resources
Notification of USAWE Rules and Rule Changes
Marketing Literature available to AOs for education at shows, demos and expos
Social media, regional Facebook pages, cross post to other AO FB pages
Cross-region coordination w/ Regional Directors
Submissions for the USAWE Newsletter
Trade Show Grant
Invitations to USAWE educational events
Member Designated Funds
AO events listed on the USAWE Calendar
Application Requirements:
- At least 1 person in your affiliate leadership must be a current USAWE member at all times
- An email address that is different than your personal USAWE membership email address
- Dues $50
USAWE Member Designated Funds (MDFs)
At the end of each membership year, adult members of USAWE are given the option to designate $5 from their USAWE membership dues to an Affiliate Organization of their choice or to the USAWE Youth Development Program. Designations are selected on the annual election of officers ballot emailed out in November.
USAWE Trade Show Grant / Sponsorship
These grants are available to facilitate educating the equestrian community about the sport of Working Equitation. They can be used to offset expenses for Affiliate Organizations (AOs) staffing a Working Equitation booth at trade shows.
Questions? Contact affiliateorganizations@usawe.org
