USA Working Equitation

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.

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.

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.

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.

CA: Introduction to Working Equitation with Sue Watkins
2023-03-05 | 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.

Board Meeting
2023-03-08 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-04-12 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 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

OR: (23-023) WE Oregon March Show #1 and (22-024) Show #2
2023-03-11 - 2023-03-12 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
Come join us at the Oregon Horse Center’s Prairie Arena for a three-phase WE show on March 11-12, 2023.
License 23-023 Show#1: L1-L7 Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.
License 23-024 Show#2: L6-L7 Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

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: Erica Peet, “r”, Illinois; TD: Ashley Smith
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

OR: (23-094) WE Oregon March Show #3
2023-03-11 - 2023-03-12 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
Licensed show (23-094) Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

OR: WE Clinic
2023-03-13 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
Working Equitation Clinic – March 13, 2023
Join us for a great learning opportunity at the Oregon Horse Center’s Prairie Arena on the Monday following our March WE show!
We’ll have two fabulous clinicians: USAWE Judge Erica Peet and her husband Howard Peet. Both of them are serious WE competitors and trainers, and they recently returned from attending a Master Class taught by WE guru Pedro Torres! Erica will be our judge in March, and Howard will be participating in the show, so they should have plenty of insights from the competition to bring to the lessons.
Cost: $125 for people who participated in the show (includes an extension of your stabling from the weekend); $150 for people who are coming just for the clinic (includes stabling on Monday); $25 Auditors
Each rider will have the chance to participate in a 2-hour group lesson on the obstacles and a 20-minute private session on dressage fundamentals. Structure of the Day Small group instruction on the obstacles
8:00 – 10:00 – GROUP 1 – Obstacle instruction (limited to 8 riders, maximum)
10:00 – 12:00 – GROUP 2 – Obstacle instruction (limited to 8 riders, maximum)
12:00 Lunch break (please plan on bringing your own food)
12:30 – All hands on deck – help put the obstacles away One-on-One Instruction on Dressage Fundamentals
TIME
Erica Howard
1:00 – 1:20 Rider 1. Rider 2
1:20 – 1:40 Rider 3 Rider 4
1:40 – 2:00. Rider 5 Rider 6
2:00 – 2:20 Rider 7 Rider 8
short break
2:40 – 3:00 Rider 9 Rider 10
3:20 – 3:40 Rider 11 Rider 12
3:40 – 4:00 Rider 13 Rider 14
4:00 – 4:20 Rider 15 Rider 16
To enter, please fill out the online form at: https://forms.gle/waqucSHKz1hMohjU7

LOC- LO Only Special Session
2023-03-14 17:00 - 19:30
LOC- LO Only Special Session
This special session webinar for only Licensed Officials will give more clarity and guidance to the new dressage tests and other items from the S Judge Advisory Team.
Continuing Education Credits: 2 WSS-230314
When: Mar 14, 2023, 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: LOC- LO Only Special Session
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HMcB4jCfTDyD5kAh-hU0kg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Policy/Procedure Review
2023-03-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
Policy/Procedure Review – Affiliate Organizations and Website
Preliminary review held via USAWE Zoom; project lead Jeanne Bond

CA: (23-068) Wine Country Classic Spring Working Equitation Show 1
2023-03-18 | California Ranch Company, 34520 de Portola Rd, Temecula, CA, 92592, United States
Licensed Show (23-068) Wine Country Classic Spring Working Equitation Show 1 Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

IA: Working Equitation Clinic with Lidia Taylor
2023-03-18 - 2023-03-19
You are invited to join us for a fun weekend of Working Equitation with Lidia Taylor! Working Equitation combines the correctness of Dressage with the Ease of Handling needed for obstacles and tested by speed. Riders and horses of any and all disciplines are welcome and encouraged to participate in the tack and clothing of their discipline.
Day 1 will include discussion describing Working Equitation and the rules followed by 1.5hr small group lessons (3 riders max) working with obstacles included in Working Equitation tests.
Day 2 will focus on Dressage lessons and walk through of the 2023 WE Tests. Format will depend on participants.
Our clinician: Lidia Taylor has been teaching riding lessons for over 20 years focusing on rider bio-mechanics, correct timing and application of the aids, and extensive use of school figures and exercises to address training issues. She is certified by the American Riding Instructor’s Association as Level II Dressage, Driving, and Recreational Riding and Level III Western Dressage instructor. She is a proud graduate of the Western Dressage Association of America’s Train the Trainer program. She has worked with horses from Paso Finos to Percherons. Her Working Equitation journey began in 2016. The inclusivity of the sport was a huge attraction, and its demanding nature from a training standpoint fit well with her own training and teaching. She promotes the sport by teaching Introduction to WE clinics as well as being a level “r” judge and Technical Delegate with USA Working Equitation.
Details: Red Tail Ranch has stalls available for those interested in hauling in for this clinic.
Helmets are required for all riders.
Lunch will be provided each day.
$250/rider includes a lesson each day. ($150 non-refundable deposit due Feb 25th)
$25/day for auditors, $35 for the weekend.
$35/overnight stay in stalls (bedding provided)
Contact Leslie Cook for more information @ redtailranchdsm@gmail.com or text/call (515) 205-6465
Looking forward to sharing something new to the Des Moines area with all of you!

FL: Working Equitation Clinic with Stephanie Hayes
2023-03-18 - 2023-03-19 | Wellborn Quarter Horses, Wellborn Quarter Horses, 8660 County Rd 137 , Wellborn, FL, Wellborn, FL, United States
2 day WE Clinic to cover WE Dressage, EOH, course set up and rules.
Weekend package includes stabling, lunch and Saturday night dinner.
Facility offers covered arena, trails, RV hookups.

CA: (23-069) Wine Country Classic Spring Working Equitation Show 2
2023-03-19 | California Ranch Company, 34520 de Portola Rd, Temecula, CA, 92592, United States
Licensed show (23-069) Wine Country Classic Spring Working Equitation Show 2
Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

CA: Backcountry Horsemen Rendezvous, Intro to Working Equitation Power Point Presentation
2023-03-24 - 2023-03-26 | California Ranch Company, 34520 de Portola Rd, Temecula, CA, 92592, United States
Backcountry Horsemen Rendezvous, Intro to Working Equitation Power Point Presentation
The Backcountry Horsemen of California Rendezvous invites you to attend a free presentation at 12:00 on Saturday March 25 with renowned judge and trainer Sue Watkins learning all about WORKING EQUITATION.
For BCHC Rendezvous schedule and events: BCHC Rendezvous (bchcalifornia.org)

IL: Clinic and Ride-a-Test
2023-03-25 | Fox Valley Saddle Association, 44W300 Rohrsen Rd., Hampshire, IL, 60140, United States
Come learn about the exciting sport of Working Equitation.
This 2 session day is intended to introduce newcomers to the obstacles used, how to use a course walk to set the rider up for success, and to practice the information presented in an actual course test.
9-12 Horseless obstacle introduction
1-5 Mounted Ride-A-Test with review and coaching.

CA: NorCal Working Equitation-ish Clinic Series
2023-03-25 | 20606 E. Acampo Rd, Clements, CA, 20606 E. Acampo Rd, Acampo, CA, United States
NorCal Working Equitation-ish Clinic Series
The first in a series of clinics and schooling shows.
Open to all levels to gain experience on the obstacles.
This series of clinics and shows are designed to encourage new competitors to try Working Equitation and to provide a place for seasoned competitors to school the individual trials offered in Working Equitation.
Saturday will be a clinic with USAWE – Coach Jessica Mosbaugh to practice your skills.
Sunday Schooling Show scheduled March 26 has been cancelled.
For an Entry Form and more information, go to: http://pph.weebly.com/norcal-working-equitation-ish-schooling-show-series-2023.html

AZ: (23-106) AZWEC At Unforgiven Ranch Show
2023-03-25 | Unforgiven Ranch, Kingman, AZ, United States
License# (23-106) AZWEC At Unforgiven Ranch Show offering L1-L6
Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

NY: Working Equitation Clinic with Stephanie Hayes
2023-03-25 - 2023-03-26 | Frey Stables, Fultonville, NY, United States
2 day Working Equitation clinic, Intro level and up.
May attend one or both days. Auditors invited.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1798320490525953/?ref=newsfeed

TX: (23-100) Sandhaven Spring Show
2023-03-25 - 2023-03-26 | Williamson County Expo Center, Taylor, TX, United States
Licensed show (23-100) Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

TN: Working Equitation Clinic with Rebecca Algar
2023-03-31 - 2023-04-02 | Three Bulls LLC, 625 Beech Grove Rd., Bulls Gap, TN, 37711, United States
This three day clinic will focus on the 2023 Dressage tests, improving Ease of Handling scores and how to become proficient at cutting and penning cattle. Clinic fees include stabling and all meals.

KS: Intro to W.E. and Playday hosted by AO WEKS
2023-04-01 | Frazier Farm, 8915 N Plum St, Hutchinson, KS, 67502, United States
Intro to W.E. and Playday hosted by AO WEKS
This is an opportunity to learn the basic’s of Working Equitation.
The Dressage Tests will be explained with an opportunity for riders to ride a test.
Horses and Riders will be introduced to all of the Obstacles used in the Ease of Handling.
Playday is open to all riders to practice on their own, a Dressage Test, the Obstacles and ride a complete course. Course maps will be provided.

CA: (23-043) El Campeon Farms Winter Working Equitation Show
2023-04-01 - 2023-04-02 | El Campeón Farms, 999 W. Potrero Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA, 91361, United States
License: 23-043 Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

NV: WE EOH Clinic
2023-04-01 - 2023-04-02 | Broken Bit Ranch, 124 Upper Colony Road, Wellington, NV, 89444, United States
EOH clinic for Intro-Novice level riders

IL: WE Playday
2023-04-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Fox Valley Saddle Association, 44W300 Rohrsen Rd., Hampshire, IL, 60140, United States
WE Playday
Come practice the WE obstacles with a fun and supportive group of people! No prior Working Equitation experience needed.

CA: (23-087) El Campeon Farms Winter Working Equitation Show# 2
2023-04-02 | El Campeón Farms, 999 W. Potrero Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA, 91361, United States
Licensed show (23-087) Visit usawe.org > Competitions > List of Licensed Competitions for license status, performance levels offered, show manager, judge and technical delegate info.

Policy/Procedure Review
2023-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
Policy/Procedure Review – Ethics and Horse Recording
Preliminary review held via USAWE Zoom; project lead Jeanne Bond

LOC: Technical Delegate Responsibilities Module
2023-04-14 17:00 - 18:00
Technical Delegate Responsibilities Module
Contact the Licensed Officials Committee at LOC@usawe.org
