Membership Committee
- Current number of USAWE members: 843 (of which 78 are Juniors)
- Region 1 – 223
- Region 2 – 224
- Region 3 – 53
- Region 4 – 47
- Region 5 – 107
- Region 6 – 108
- Region 7 – 69
- Int – 12
- Number of recorded horses: 3085
By: Olga Hendrickson, Membership Committee Chair
Coaches Network
Coaches in your region:
Region 1
Trisha Kiefer-Reed of Wolf Creek, MT
Region 2
Ashley Bowers of Cave Creek, AZ
Polly Limond of San Diego, CA
Sue Watkins of Riverside, CA
Region 3
Chris Stanko of Niwot, CO
Region 5
Emily Kemp of Newton, WI
Michelle Lackey of Medina, OH
Erica Peet of Wonder Lake, IL
Region 6
Bree Sprik of Ancramdale, NY*
Holly Linz of Woodbine, MD
Stephanie Hayes of Johnson, VT
*Welcome to our newest recognized coaches!
To learn more about our coaches or how to become a coach visit: usawe.org/coaches
Get To Know A Recognized USAWE Coach
Polly Limond of San Diego, CA
What inspires you to be a Working Equitation coach?
“I love the different trials that challenge the horse and rider to be well rounded. I want to help riders learn balance and bend, dressage basics that make a horse better in any discipline!”
What is your favorite obstacle? Why?
“Slaloms, both double and single, because they are the most difficult and are so beautiful when performed well!”
What is your best tip for competitors heading into the show ring?
“Ride your horse and not the obstacles!”
What is your favorite trick for remembering WE courses?
“I look at my approaches and exit strategies for each obstacle, leads and bend for the next obstacle, and that helps me remember where I’m going. I try to walk each course at least 3 times.”
Your all time favorite WE horse?
“Definitely Tiger, who was badly abused as a young horse and gave his all to me once I gained his trust. He was my first WE horse and had no fear. I miss him every day!”
What would your students say is your catchphrase?
“Ride your horse, not the obstacle!”
What non-equestrian activities do you love to do?
“Scuba diving, travel”
Thanks for the great information, Polly! Learn more about Polly and all our coaches at: usawe.org/coaches
Check back next month to learn about our next featured coach from our diverse network!
