USA Working Equitation

OR: (25-001) WE Oregon Feb Clinic & Show
2025-02-20 - 2025-02-23 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
Come join us for a 2 day WE Clinic (come for all or part) taught by Masters Level WE competitor and USAWE Platinum medalist Kimberlee Barker, followed by a two-day WE show at the the Oregon Horse Center’s Prairie Arena.

Clinic – Feb 20-21
Competition – Feb 22-23
Judge Andre Ganc
Cari Schwartz if we have any L6/L7 entries

https://forms.gle/UZiG9jQ5Z7kGJA9L6

Show Managers' Tag-Up
2025-02-25 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
A Zoom meeting for show managers to discuss the upcoming season and any questions they may have.
Starting at 5 pm Pacific/6 pm Mountain / 7 pm Central / 8 pm Eastern
Please contact Lynsey Moritz for more information at comp.assist@usawe.org or 301-997-3121.

Committees Working Meeting
2025-02-26 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-03-26 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-04-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
Facilitator: President Elect
Participants: Committee Chairs, Executive Committee and Regional Directors
A series of informal working sessions for committee chairs 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).

Executive Committee Meeting - Closed session
2025-03-02 17:00 - 18:30
Agenda:
Dressage Illustrated comp approval (see attached covers)
Billing issues
Regroup
Board and Committee Resourcing (Secretary, Marketing, Web announcements)
Member complaints

This closed session meeting of the Executive Committee will take place via Zoom, starting at 5:00 pm pst, Sunday, March 2.

CA: (25-072) & (25-073) Wine Country Classic in LA - Show #1 & #2
2025-03-08 - 2025-03-09 | Summerhill

Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting
2025-03-12 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-09 17:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting is scheduled 5:00-6:30 pm Pacific time and will take place virtually via Zoom. Submit topics for board consideration using the Board Agenda Item Request Form located on the usawe.org website > Corporate > Records
USAWE Members in good standing are welcome to attend and listen but may not provide input at board meetings.
Please contact 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: (25-002) & (25-003) WE Oregon March Clinic and Shows
2025-03-13 - 2025-03-16 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
2-day WE Clinic, followed by two licensed WE competitions.
March 13-14 (clinic) 15-16 (show) – Judges Sarah Pinney, Cari Schwartz
To enter, fill out the online entry form at:
https://forms.gle/i24Tcq4F249V7uhu7

AZ: (25-097) AZWEC at Unforgiven Ranch #2
2025-03-15 | Unforgiven Ranch, Kingman, AZ, United States
Show Name(s):
AZWEC at Unforgiven Ranch #2
Show Date(s):
3/15/2025
Location:
Unforgiven Ranch Kingman AZ
Judge:
Amy Star and Miguel Undabarenna

TX: (25-104) (25-105) Texas Hot Shot Series #1 & #2
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23 | Taylor, TX, Taylor, TX, United States
License#(s): 25-104
Show Name(s): Texas Hot Shot Series #1
Show Date(s): 3/22/2025
Location: Taylor TX
Judge: Rebecca Algar “S”, Miguel Undabarrena “r”, Sarah Pinney “R”
TD: Deb Quillinan
Gate Steward: TBD
Show Manager: Kellee Campbell
License#(s): 25-105
Show Name(s): Texas Hot Shot Series #2
Show Date(s): 3/23/2025
Location: Taylor TX
Judge: Rebecca Algar “S”, Miguel Undabarrena “r”, Sarah Pinney “R”
TD: Deb Quillinan
Gate Steward: TBD
Show Manager: Kellee Campbell

CA: March 2025 WE Clinic & Schooling Show
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23 | El Rodeo Equestian Center, 4449 Carbon Canyon Rd., Brea, CA, 92823, United States
Private and Group Sessions in Saturday Clinic, Schooling Show Sunday with awards, prizes and some newly added cash prizes.
Region 2 – El Rodeo Equestrian Center, 4449 Carbon Canyon Rd, Brea, CA 92823
March 22nd – 23rd, 2025
Saturday – Clinic, Sunday – Schooling Show

CA: Clinic & Schooling Show
2025-03-29 - 2025-03-30 | Kathleen Elliott’s Equestrian Center
Comprehensive dressage and obstacle training from beginner to advanced with Kathleen Elliot and Mary Young on Saturday, lunch included. entry includes 3h each with both clinicians. Auditors welcome. full WE schooling show Sunday, open to all.
March 29 dressage and obstacle clinic, March 30 WE schooling show

WA: (25-065) & (25-066) April Showers WE Show #1 & #2
2025-04-04 - 2025-04-06 | Appleatchee Riders, 1130 Circle Street, Wenatchee, 98801
License#(s): 25-065
Show Name(s): April Showers WE Show #1
Show Date(s): 4/4/2025 – 4/6/2025
Location: Appleatchee Riders Association,Wenatchee, WA
Judge: Cari Swartz
TD: Mary Duffy
Gate Steward: Gillian O’Bryan
Show Manager: Katie Garrett

License#(s): 25-066
Show Name(s): April Showers WE Show #2
Show Date(s): 4/4/2025 – 4/6/2025
Location: Appleatchee Riders Association, Wenatchee, WA
Judge: Cari Swartz
TD: Mary Duffy
Gate Steward: Gillian O’Bryan
Show Manager: Katie Garrett

VA: NOVAWE Spring into WE Clinic
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-06 | Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Rd., Herndon, VA, 20171, United States
WE Clinic and EOH Fix-A-Test sponsored by Affiliate Organization Northern Virginia Working Equitation.
Join NOVAWE and Kim Hillyer for a Working Equitation clinic weekend! This is a great opportunity to refresh or learn your obstacle skills and to prepare for the upcoming show season. Day 1 will be 90 min small group work with obstacles followed by an educational course walk with Kim Hillyer. Day 2 will be 30 min private EOH Ride-A-Test sessions where you will receive instruction how to improve the execution of an obstacle and/or improve your navigation. Lunches are included. NOVAWE member clinic fee: $215, Non-member clinic fee: $225. Sign up will be through Striderpro.com.

CA: (25-019) & (25-020) El Campeon Farms WE #1 & #2
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-07 | El Campeón Farms, 999 W. Potrero Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA, 91361, United States
Please check the listing of Licensed Competitons on the USAWE website for more information, or contact Show Manager Christy Reich.

ID: Team Idaho April Schooling Show
2025-04-06 | Mountainview Training Center, Caldwell, ID, United States
Join us for single day Working Equitation schooling show at Mountainview Training Center in Caldwell Idaho. These shows are perfect for competitive riders looking to prepare for USAWE rated shows or for riders who simply enjoy showing in a more relax schooling show format. We will have both an indoor and outdoor arena, and some limited overnight/day use stalls. Judge: Noel McQuigg & Technical Delegate: Kim Shinn

AZ: (25-083) Sonita Spring Fling
2025-04-06 | Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Sonita, AZ, United States
License#(s): 25-083
Show Name(s): Sonoita Spring Fling
Show Date(s): 4/6/2025
Location:
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Sonoita AZ
Judge: Sarah Pinney
TD:Joy Chadsey
Gate Steward: Susie Taylor
Show Manager: Amy Star and Karen Anderson

WI: Midwest Horse Fair ~ Working Equitation Challenge
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-13 | Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, United States
Midwest Horse Fair Working Equitation Challenge
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 11-13, 2025
With USAWE Judge Doreen Atkinson
Top USAWE competitors display timeless versatility and precise horsemanship skills as they compete in three trials!
Watch as advanced riders from diverse equestrian backgrounds demonstrate their expertise in the exciting sport of Working Equitation; a new discipline that quickly growing in popularity across the US!
Midwest Horse Fair is proud to present the 2025 Working Equitation Challenge with USAWE Judge Doreen Atkinson, showcasing proven W.E. riders as they compete in three separate trials and are evaluated for classical precision, traditional ranch versatility, and the test of speed. The timeless tradition of ranch work across all nations, ethnicity, and breeds, are honored in the sport of Working Equitation.
Don’t miss this chance to witness the Top 10 selected riders as they compete to win $3,500+ in Cash & Buckle Prizes!
Join us throughout the weekend to watch these top competitors demonstrate their skill in each of the USAWE Working Equitation trials!
Friday, April 11th – Dressage Test
Saturday, April 12th – Ease of Handling Trial
Sunday, April 13th – Final Speed Trial followed by Awards Presentation
Coordinated by USAWE Affiliate Organization, The Sunshine Ranch
To apply for the 2025 Midwest Horse Fair Working Equitation Challenge, contact Adrienne Dymesich at: Thesunriseranch@gmail.com
Applicants must be members of USAWE and horse/riders have record of skill for consideration and acceptance in this USAWE Challenge.
Special Thanks to

KS: (25-032) (25-033) Rocking V Ranch WEKS #1 & #2
2025-04-12 - 2025-04-13 | Rocking V Ranch, Topeka, KS, United States
Check the listing of Licensed Shows on the USAWE website for more information or contact show manager Kate Fowler.

OR: (25-053) (25-036) WE in Wine Country - April Show #1 & #2
2025-04-12 - 2025-04-13 | W0W Arena, 85207 Telephone Pole Road, Milton-Freewater, OR, 97862, United States
Come join us for a fantastic weekend show, complete with cattle handling clinics on Thursday and Friday and a Cattle Trial on Sunday!
Enter online at: https://forms.gle/mdY3zwDPcgoX7Ji66
This Working Equitation competition is licensed by USA Working Equitation and will take place at the beautiful WW facility in Milton-Freewater, Oregon (just south of Walla Walla, WA), the heart of eastern Oregon/Washington’s Wine Country. In addition, we’ll be offering a cattle clinic on Friday before the show. This is a great opportunity to learn more about working with cattle in a low-stress, supportive environment.
The first 12 people who register and pay in full will have the option of competing in TWO competitions over the weeekend. After that, opportunity to compete in both shows will depend on availability / time.

All competing riders must be members of USAWE, and all competing horses must have a horse recording number issued by USAWE to participate. Those participating as schooling rides only do not need to be members/have horse recording numbers.
Entry Fee: $250 for one show; $150 additional to add a second show (if spots are available); $75 per spot in the Cattle Clinic (available both Thursday and Friday), $50 for Cattle Trial on Sunday
Stabling: $25 per day

Bedding: $15 per bag (or wheelbarrow, if the facility opts to provide bulk bedding)

Stall Cleaning Deposit: $75 – will be refunded within one week after the competition provided you strip your stall completely prior to departure.
Camping is available on site for $40/night with electric; $25 dry camping.
Judges:

Cari Schwartz, R, OR
Tracey Erway, r, OR
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Refunds (less a $75 processing fee) are only possible for illness (horse or human) with medical verification.

MT: WE Dressage Ride-a-Test
2025-04-13 | Sleeping Willow Ranch, 888. South Burnt Fork Rd, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
With USAWE Professional Instructor Trisha Kiefer-Reed!

IL: WE Play Day!
2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Fox Valley Saddle Association, 44W300 Rohrsen Rd., Hampshire, IL, 60140, United States
Hosted by USAWE Affiliate Organization Fox Valley Saddle Association. Come join in the fun!
April 17, 6-8 pm
June 19, 6-8 pm
July 3, 6-8 pm
July 26, 10 am – 12 pm
Sept. 14, 10 am – 12 pm

MT: Ali Kermeen Clinic
2025-04-24 - 2025-04-26 | Silver Spur Arena and Event Center, 115 Dirt Rd., Belgrade, MT, 59714, United States
Gallatin Valley Working Equitation presents nationally renowned trainer, clinician, and author ALI KERMEEN for a clinic welcoming ALL LEVELS of riders. Group clinics will be 4-6 riders, 3 hours sessions focused on obstacles. Private lessons also available, as well as a book signing and social hour!

OR: (25-004) (25-005) WE Oregon April Clinic & Shows #1 & #2
2025-04-24 - 2025-04-27 | Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
April 24-25 (clinic) 26-27 (show) – Judge Barbara Price
To enter, fill out the online form at:
https://forms.gle/dnhVAgzcdwTBkBn9A

VA: (25-030) WE East at FPFP #1
2025-04-26 | Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Rd., Herndon, VA, 20171, United States
Judge: Rebecca Algar, S

VA: (25-050) WE East at FPFP #2
2025-04-27 | Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Rd., Herndon, VA, 20171, United States

WA: (25-067) & (25-068) May Flowers WE Show #1 & #2
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-04 | Appleatchee Riders, 1130 Circle Street, Wenatchee, 98801
License#(s): 25-067
Show Name(s): May Flowers WE Show #1
Show Date(s): 5/2/2025 – 5/4/2025
Location: Appleatchee Riders Association, Wenatchee, WA
Judge: Amy Star
TD: Sarah McColm
Gate Steward: Gillian O’Bryan
Show Manager: Katie Garrett
License#(s): 25-068
Show Name(s): May Flowers WE Show #2
Show Date(s): 5/2/2025 – 5/4/2025
Location: Appleatchee Riders Association, Wenatchee, WA
Judge: Amy Star
TD: Sarah McColm
Gate Steward: Gillian O’Bryan
Show Manager: Katie Garrett

CA: (25-074) & (25-075) Wine Country Classic - May the 4th Be With You #1 & #2
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-04 | California Ranch Company, 34520 de Portola Rd, Temecula, CA, 92592, United States
