Member Spotlights

Kimberlee Barker

REGION 1 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Kimberlee Barker

A few years ago, I heard about Working Equitation from a couple of my dressage students and I must admit, I was like “Yeah, right, sounds like fun, but …”

Working Equitation did not cross my mind again until 2019, when fellow dressage rider and long-time friend, Kelly Krambs said she was going to attend a judging symposium organized by WE United and taught by WAWE judge Antonio Vicente. She signed us both up! That began my crash course in the sport of Working Equitation. I did my homework by contacting the amazing Julie Alonzo and arranging to scribe at a few WE United shows before the judging symposium. As a United States Dressage Federation L Graduate* judge, I know that both scribing and studying to be a judge gives one a tremendous understanding of the sport and that is useful as a judge and competitor, but also as an instructor and trainer as well.

Working Equitation has not only been fun and challenging, but an amazing cross training opportunity, and has expanded my techniques for training in dressage as well. The Ease of Handling trial has helped my horses gain confidence and patience and an added a sense of “purpose” to their ride. I enjoy all the obstacles from the most practical, such as opening gates and crossing bridges to the more dressage based obstacles like the slaloms and drums. But the obstacle I find most entertaining is the Bull, I love spearing the ring and handling the Garrocha. I mean, who doesn’t love riding around with a spear! Seriously, I like the practice riding one handed and the confidence the horse must have to canter at an obstacle and stay steady enough for the rider to get the ring. It is just fun!

Before I went to my first competition, I started working with Cari Schwartz, talented rider, trainer and R Judge. At my first few shows, almost everyone I met helped me in some way to better understand the sport, answering questions and giving me tips. The thing I really began to understand about the sport of Working Equitation is that the people drawn to it are industrious, generous, and willing to share their knowledge, and they create an amazing supportive community. I love competing and have been bringing 2-3 horses and showing from Novice A to Intermediate B to each show. Living in Corvallis,Oregon, I am fortunate that I am so close to the many shows sponsored by Working Equitation Oregon and Julie Alonzo and that my friend and groom Chris Wung will come along and spend hours and hours trying to keep me and my horses organized and ready to compete.

My most constant competition partners are RedPrairie Storm, Dales Pony; Minuet’s Meni Promises, 1/2 Arabian; Giselle, Hanoverian; and Jack and Bernadette Stang’s Morgan Stallion, Gladheart Black Harris. In 2020, I earned my Bronze Medal, and I believe I have completed the requirements for my Silver Medal this year and hope to get to the Advanced Level with one of my horses in 2022. What can I say, this is just good fun, and good training! I love it!

 

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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