REGION 6
By: Karen Miller
WELCOME to Region 6 newest Affiliate Organization, EQUANIMITY FARM, New Hampshire’s FIRST AO. Beverly Wyman Stratton at (978) 998-1498 is the main contact. Website: equanimity-farm.com Facebook page: Equanimity Farm. Lots of events headed their way!
The Eastern Zone Championship Show is scheduled for September 21-24 in Dillsburg, PA. Graciously hosted by New England Working Equitation!
Be sure to check out the dedicated FB page – 2023 USAWE Eastern Zone Championship for news and updates as well as www.newenglandwe.com.
There are many opportunities to get your qualifying scores, below is just a sample of all the fun lined up in Region 6!
AO Updates & News
Between Two Rivers Working Equitation (BTR)
BTR has been rocking out the clinics! Lots of teaching and learning including Dressage Fix-a-Tests and NEWBIE clinics. USAWE recognized trainer Holly Linz has been helping our neighbors in Southern Maryland get ramped up learning about WE. Be sure to check out the Facebook page for BTR for future dates coming up as well as several helpful resources President Lynsey Moritz has on the page detailing specifications for obstacles, Building Obstacles, Example Course Maps and Tack/Attire Checklists!
Oak Spring Equestrian Working Equitation (OSEWE)
Has graciously opened up their indoor & outdoor for practice days gearing up for the show season. OSEWE has a legal dressage court set up indoors as well as a full EOH course in the outdoor.
The first schooling show at OSEWE on May 6th was very successful with lots of newbies coming out for their debut in the WE arena. Check out FB page for all upcoming dates and activities at Oak Spring Equestrian.
Eastern Pa. Working Equitation (EPAWE)
EPAWE is in full clinic and show season mode! March clinic with Holly LInz was great with a wonderful turnout. June 3 Schooling show is full and looks to be a great “practice” opportunity for the June 4 Licenced show with “r” Judge Erica Peet. 2023 is going to be super fun and off to a great start! Be sure to check FB page for upcoming events.
New England Working Equitation (NEWE)
NEWE’s first licensed show is June 3rd at Gelina Farm in NH and entries are coming in quickly. We are thrilled to have Doreen Atinson “S” Judge back to judge, and teach a clinic on June 4th.
Entries are open for the second Annual NEWE Schaghticoke NY USAWE Licensed show, with “S” Judge Polly Limond.
NEWE has many opportunities with clinics, schooling shows, and Licensed shows! Check out the NEWE FB page for events coming up in your area.
NEWE will be hosting the Eastern Zone Championship Show in Dillsburg, PA. September 21-24. Please consider being a sponsor for our show or volunteering. If you plan to show, don’t delay in getting your qualifying scores! All information about upcoming events, the EZC and our Sponsorship information is now posted! Please visit our website www.newenglandwe.com and keep following NEWE on FB!
Get your qualifying scores in, you don’t want to miss this great Championship Show in Dillsburg, PA. It’s going to be a GREAT one.
Synergy WE/NYSWE
In 2023 Synergy WE (the only NYS Affiliate) became NYSWE!
Joining forces with Bree Sprik Powell in Eastern NY, we now have an Eastern and Western NY branch with events happening in both areas. Although still in our infancy, several events are planned for this summer. We keep our events calendar on our FB page (https://www.facebook.com/NYSWorkingEq). New this year is an opportunity to join the NYSWE affiliate with member-only discounts at events (also posted on the FB page.) If you are in NYS, come see what Working Equitation is all about!
Working Equitation East (WEE)
Things have been busy at WEE! As a brand new AO, we are excited to help coordinate WE events in the Eastern regions of USAWE and serve as a resource for people new to the sport. We offer a year end award series which includes partnerships with several AO shows in region 6 & 7. Details can be found on our brand new website, https://workingequitationeast.org as well as updates on WEE FB page. Look for updates as we are always adding opportunities in the form of lessons, clinics, playdays and shows.
Our first show of the season in NJ on July 8 & 9 filled very quickly! Next up is August 19-20 at Frying Pan Farm Park. Entries just opened up, get signed up and get those qualifying scores for Eastern Zone Championships.
We look forward to where this season takes our new group and excited to continue serving WE enthusiasts throughout the Eastern Zone!
