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USAWE Committee Reports
July 2023
International Committee “America Participates in the 2023 Youth and Young Riders Working Equitation World Championship” by Summer Star This last week I had the privilege of representing the United...
June 2023
Awards Committee Salutations USAWE Members! Some 2022 Season December 2021 - through May 2022: 38 Top scores for 2022 Season Highest Dressage: L1 81.25% Highest EOH: L1 81.25% Highest...
May 2023
Youth Development Committee A letter from the Youth Development Committee Chair: Howdy fellow WE family. I wanted to take this opportunity since I am a newly appointed chair to this committee to...
USAWE Corporate News
CN July 2023
What's New? CLICK HERE for the results of the Regional vs Zone Championship membership survey conducted June 1-30, 2023. The full Board of Directors reviewed responses during the July 19,2023...
CN June 2023
Corporate Meetings The Board of Directors (BOD) regular meeting is scheduled the 2nd Wednesday of each month. All USAWE Members in good standing are welcome to attend as a silent participant. No...
CN May 2023
What's New Exempt Organization Public Disclosure and Availability Section 501(c)(3) organizations (charities) must make tax returns available for public inspection. Returns must be available for a...
CN April 2023
What's New Decisions by email March 27 Appoint committee member Biddie Lowry (R6-VA) as chair, re-appoint Jane Renner (R7-TN) as committee member and appoint Kris Blacklock (R5-WI) as member of the...
CN March 2023
What's New? Decisions by Email February 23 Appoint Jody Fontanetta (R7) as member of the Elections Committee, effective immediately. Appoint Lidia Taylor (R5) as member of the Horse Recording...
CN February 2023
What's New? A ‘Decisions by Mail or Email’ category was added to the usawe.org website > Corporate > Records > Meeting Minutes to capture decisions made between board meetings. The...
USAWE eNews (Newsletters)
November 2023 E-News
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October 2023 E-News
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September 2023 E-News
Download the latest edition of the USAWE Newsletter Back by popular demand - the complete USAWE Newsletter in one place. The complete eNews will be emailed around the 20th of each month and posted...
USAWE Meeting Minutes
Annual Member Minutes
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Committees Working Meeting Minutes
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Consolidation Project Minutes 2020
On this page you will find the Consolidation Project Meeting Minutes for the 2020 year. These are PDF files that can be opened or downloaded. Please click the "Read More" link to access the PDF's.
Decisions by Mail or Email
On this page you will find the minutes of BOD Decisions by Mail or Email. These are files that can be opened to view or download. Please click the “Read More” link to access these.
Elected Board Minutes 2020
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Elected Board Minutes 2021
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Elected Board Minutes 2022
On this page you will find the Elected Board Meeting Minutes for the 2022 year. These are files that can be opened to view or download. Please click the "Read More" link to access these.
Elected Board Minutes 2023
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Executive Session Minutes
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USAWE Member Spotlights
Morgan Osbaldeston
REGION 7 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Morgan OsbaldestonHorses are in Morgan’s blood – and that’s more than a turn of phrase. Ancestor Squire George Osbaldeston...
Sharon Miesen
REGION 4 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Sharon MiesenSharon Miesen has been horse crazy from 2 years old, but had to wait until that first job before getting a...
Virginia Aulin
REGION 1 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Virginia AulinVirginia Aulin is a strategic corporate affairs and human resources consultant with more than 25 years of...
Linda Frazier
REGION 3 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Linda FrazierI have ridden for almost 30 years, competing and showing horses. Over the years, I have shown in dressage,...
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,...
Laurel Saddle Club
REGION 1 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Laurel Saddle ClubThis month I am pleased to highlight the Laurel Saddle Club of Billings, Montana. They have two major...
Brittany Flowers
REGION 1 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Brittany FlowersBrittney Flowers. Born and raised in Fairbanks Alaska, and moved to Anchorage Alaska after college. I was...
Rebecca Gabel
REGION 6 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Rebecca GabelMy name is Rebecca Stankiewicz Gabel. I'm from Mt. Airy, Maryland, where I live with my 12-year-old Paso Fino...
Valerie Larson
REGION 1 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Valerie LarsonHowdy Pardners, My name is Valerie Larson, and I live in Spirit Lake, Idaho. My mule and I are new members...
USAWE President’s Letters
President’s Letters
President’s Letters are no longer published as separate posts on the website. They can now be found in the complete eNews issues available as a PDF download under the USAWE eNews heading above.
July 2023 E-News
President's Letter By: Chris StankoHello USAWE members, It’s mid July already. Time flies when you’re having fun! Show season is moving quickly. Zone show entries are opening up. The board and...
June 2023 E-News
President's Letter By: Chris StankoHello from rainy Colorado! USAWE has been busy preparing for the judges seminar in Illinois. Well the weekend is finally happening. The judging seminars take a lot...
May 2023 E-News
President's Letter By: Chris StankoHello from Colorado! Show season is well on the way. From what I am hearing things are running smoothly. We still have some areas struggling with weather or with...
USAWE Regional Reports
Region 1 Reports
Region 1 Reports are no longer published as separate posts on the website. They can now be found in the complete eNews issues available as a PDF download under the USAWE eNews heading above.
R1 June 2023
REGION 1 By: Heather Humelbaugh Region 1 is ACTIVE with ACTIVITY! Alaska recently held a W.E. Clinic taught by our own Trisha Reed Equestrian. Judge Kim Roe is hosting several clinics this summer...
R1 Feb. 2023
REGION 1 By: Heather Humelbaugh Region 1 continues to grow as more and more equestrians discover this fun and engaging sport! Idaho and Oregon are homes for two more Region 1 AOs! This information...
R1 Oct. 2022
REGION 1 By: Heather Humelbaugh Greetings from Region 1! We are an active region and events continue throughout the rest of the year, Including a rated show this weekend at the Oregon Horse Center...
Region 2 Reports
Region 2 Reports are no longer published as separate posts on the website. They can now be found in the complete eNews issues available as a PDF download under the USAWE eNews heading above.
R2 Jan. 2023
REGION 2 By: Robin Bond Welcome to the New Year! Congratulations to Arizona Working Equitation on their successful Western Zone Championship Show, a well attended event that offered competitors at...
R2 Nov. 2022
REGION 2 By: Robin Bond Region 2 is ramping up for the Western Zone Championship show in December! There are more than 60 entries at this time, with room for more at the fabulous facility in...
R2 Oct. 2022
REGION 2 By: Robin Bond The 2022 Western Zone Championship is to be held December 8-11th at the beautiful Westworld of Scottsdale, Arizona, nestled at the base of the McDowell Mountains. This will...
Region 3 Reports
Region 3 Reports are no longer published as separate posts on the website. They can now be found in the complete eNews issues available as a PDF download under the USAWE eNews heading above.
R3 July 2023
REGION 3 By: Linda Frazier AO Updates & News Nebraska Heartland Working Equitation Howdy from the Nebraska Heartland! Do you live in Nebraska? Do you want to see Working Equitation grow in...
R3 June 2023
REGION 3 By: Linda Frazier AO Updates & News Nebraska Heartland Working Equitation Nebraska Heartland Working Equitation had its first rider compete this month! Youth rider, Avery Harvey,...
R3 April 2023
REGION 3 By: Linda Frazier Please contact me for questions you may have for getting involved in our Region. Linda Frazier r3director@usawe.org 620-727-7338AO Updates & News Working Equitation...
Region 4 Reports
Region 4 Reports are no longer published as separate posts on the website. They can now be found in the complete eNews issues available as a PDF download under the USAWE eNews heading above.
R4 Jan. 2023
REGION 4 By: Kiki Pantaze Hello USAWE! I think it’s going to be a full show season in Region 4. Doreen Atkinson moving to the Weatherford area sure has sparked some interest. Her enthusiasm has...
R4 July 2022
REGION 4 By: Kiki Pantaze Region 4 is excited about the Zone Championships that are taking place in Hutcherson, Kansas the week of October 20-23. It will be a fun show with prize money, two judges...
R4 Jan. 2022
REGION 4 By: Kiki Pantaze The 22 season is shaping up to have a lot of opportunities in Texas and Oklahoma. This will give competitors a chance to qualify for the Central Zone Zone Championship show...
Region 5 Reports
Region 5 Reports are no longer published as separate posts on the website. They can now be found in the complete eNews issues available as a PDF download under the USAWE eNews heading above.
R5 March 2023
REGION 5 By: Becky Sherven Greetings Region 5 Our first set of shows are just around the corner and we have a number of clinic opportunities happening now! Be sure to check out the USAWE Calendar of...
R5 Jan. 2023
REGION 5 By: Becky Sherven Happy New Year Region 5! USA Working Equitation's annual meeting of the members will be held virtually via Zoom on Saturday February 4, 2023 at 9:00 am PST | 10:00 am MST...
R5 Nov. 2022
REGION 5 By: Becky Sherven Snow is flying outside my window already here in southern Wisconsin, and it appears all licensed shows are wrapped up in our region… this year has flown by! Many of our R5...
Region 6 Reports
Region 6 Reports are no longer published as separate posts on the website. They can now be found in the complete eNews issues available as a PDF download under the USAWE eNews heading above.
R6 June 2023
REGION 6 By: Karen Miller AO Updates & News New England Working Equitation (NEWE) The show season is upon us in the northeast and it's exciting to see how our entry numbers are increasing with...
R6 May 2023
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....
R6 April 2023
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....
Region 7 Reports
Region 7 Reports are no longer published as separate posts on the website. They can now be found in the complete eNews issues available as a PDF download under the USAWE eNews heading above.
R7 June 2023
REGION 7 By: Rebecca Algar We are putting on a clinic in High Springs (near Gainesville) on July 8th and 9th, for all of you who have been enquiring! Rebecca Algar (S) will be clinician and judge....
R7 Oct. 2022
REGION 7 By: Rebecca Algar Region 7 would like to wish our newest affiliate, Delta Midsouth Working Equitation a warm welcome to our area, and much success! Congratulations to our members qualified...
R7 July 2022
REGION 7 By: Rebecca Algar We have several events in Region 7 for August. First, July 23rd Clinic at Tailwinds Trails, Palm City, Florida. Southeast Baroque Horse shows will be hosting 2 licensed...
USAWE Highlights
USAWE Highlights
Highlander Ranch Licensed Show Report Region 4
Gabreille Gordon’s Shagya Bay GG Griffin prepares for his second place finish in IntroHighlander Ranch Draws Working Equitation Enthusiasts The Texas fall competition season continued on November...
Show Report: Sandhaven Fall Jumble by Sharon Miesen
The fall season in Texas kicked off with the Sandhaven Fall Jumble on October 21, 2023. . Jumble is a word for “gathering” and gather we did in McDade, Texas (east of Austin) for a day of...
Camaraderie and Community Draws Idaho Equestrian to WE
Glenda Nelson can’t remember a time when horses weren’t a big part of her life. At age 10, she started competing in the Hunter/Jumper world in California on her first horse Candee. “She was rather...