USAWE News
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This page is where you can come to learn more about events going on throughout the USAWE community, to read reports from the different regional directors and committees, and review the published Board of Directors’ meeting minutes.
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USAWE Committee Reports
January 2022
Youth Development Committee Ok USAWE we want to hear from you! What do you think is the most difficult aspect of the Working Equitation competition for youth? Length of the Pole Weight of the pole...
December 2021
Rules Committee The big news is that new dressage tests are being developed for next year. Our “S” judges (Rebecca Algar, Doreen Atkinson, Nicole Chastain Price, and Polly Limond) are working...
November 2021
Membership Committee Total members: 1052 Total Amateur: 634 Total Junior: 100 Total Open: 318 By Region R1: 272 (Amateur 175, Junior 26, Open 71) R2: 274 (Amateur 151,...
USAWE Meeting Minutes
Elected Board Minutes – 2022
On this page you will find the Elected Board Meeting Minutes for the 2022 year. These are PDF files that can be opened or downloaded. Please click the “Read More” link to access the PDF’s.
Executive Committee Minutes – 2020
On this page you will find the Executive Committee 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.
Elected Board Minutes – 2021
On this page you will find the Elected Board Meeting Minutes for the 2021 year. These are PDF files that can be opened or downloaded. Please click the “Read More” link to access the PDF’s.
USAWE Member Spotlights
Linda Frazier
REGION 3 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Linda Frazier I 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 Newsletters
January 2022 E-News
President's Letter By: Barbara PriceDear USAWE Members, The new year is upon us, and while it is only mid-January it’s wonderful to see all the exciting plans and activities underway throughout the...
December 2021 E-News
Dear USAWE Members,
Happy (almost) New Year! As we close out 2021 and head into 2022, I’m very inspired by all the awesome plans and activities already underway for next year….
November 2021 E-News
President's Letter By: Leslie MartienDear USAWE Members, It is time to bid you all farewell and help you welcome our incoming president, Barbara Miller Price. Barbara is a seasoned board member and...
USAWE Regional Reports
Region 1 Reports
R1 Dec. 2021
REGION 1 By: Heather Humelbaugh Hello to Region 1! I am working on getting up to speed with this whole director thing! I’ve signed in to official email and have scheduled my first zoom meeting with...
R1 Nov. 2021
REGION 1 By: Kristine Strasburger There’s not much news to report from Region 1 other than we are all expectantly awaiting the results of the election to see who the new Region 1 Director is going...
R1 Oct. 2021
REGION 1 By: Kristine Strasburger The big news for Region 1 this month is that we finally have an Affiliate Organization in Alaska! Woohoo! Let’s all give a big cheer and a round of support to...
Region 2 Reports
R2 Jan. 2022
REGION 2 By: Robin Bond Congratulations to all of the competitors from 2021. A fabulous year for USAWE. The leaderboards will be finalized shortly, if they are not already, so look for those year...
R2 Oct. 2021
REGION 2 By: Robin Bond Hello USAWE members! With the weather cooling off rapidly, Region 2 has a flurry of year end activity. First, the Region 2 Championship Show: A huge thank you to Amanda...
R2 Sept. 2021
REGION 2 By: Robin Bond Hello USAWE members! Region 2 is buzzing with activity! Many of you have been showing to get qualifying scores for the Regional Championship Show. We would love to welcome...
Region 3 Reports
R3 Jan. 2022
REGION 3 By: Chris Stanko Hello and Happy New Year! My name is Chris Stanko. I am your 2022 Region 3 Director, a USAWE Coach, USAWE TD and President of High Country Working Equitation and a USAWE...
R3 August 2021
REGION 3 By: Cindy Branham Region 3 Represents CO, KS, NE, WY, ND, & SD. Welcome to Region 3!Check the USAWE Calendar for upcoming Region 3 events. Cindy BranhamRegion 3...
R3 July 2021
REGION 3 By: Cindy Branham Welcome to Region 3! Region 3 Represents CO, KS, NE, WY, ND, & SD. Check the USAWE Calendar for upcoming Region 3 events. Cindy BranhamRegion...
Region 4 Reports
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...
R4 Sept. 2021
REGION 4 By: Kike Pantaze The fall is looking to be fantastic in Region 4 with the Haras Cup and IALHA events along with the Heart of Texas show series and schooling shows. The prize list for Haras...
R4 August 2021
REGION 4 By: Kiki Pantaze Hello, Members of Region 4! Things are ramping up for a fun Fall season of rated shows in Texas. I hope that some competitors from the other states in Region 4 and beyond...
Region 5 Reports
R5 Jan. 2022
REGION 5 By: Becky Sherven Happy New Year Region 5! We are certainly off to a cold start this year. I hope everyone is staying as warm as they can and still managing some time with their ponies. ...
R5 Dec. 2021
REGION 5 By: Becky Sherven As 2021 comes to a close, it is a great time to reflect on the year. Region 5 had a fantastic year with approximately 25 individually licensed shows as well as a slew of...
R5 Nov. 2021
REGION 5 By: Alex Tyson Last month Region 5 held their USAWE Region 5 Championship show! Everyone referred to it as the “best region 5 show” because it is the first time Region 5 had a Region 5...
Region 6 Reports
R6 Jan. 2022
REGION 6 By: Kim Hillyer Hello Region 6 members. Spring is only 9 more Saturdays away! Hang in there. I don’t know about you, but this last cold spell is brutal. There is a lot going on this...
R6 Dec. 2021
REGION 6 By: Kim Hillyer It looks like it’s going to be a busy WE year in Region 6. Lot’s of things are being planned by our AO’s. Everything from Coached WE Play days, schooling shows, Sanctioned...
R6 Nov. 2021
REGION 6 By: Kim Hillyer Finally, we are getting colder weather, and some trees are just now changing colors (in South Central PA). It has been good riding weather where I live. The show season...
Region 7 Reports
R7 Oct. 2021
REGION 7 By: Rebecca Algar Greetings from Region 7 Some upcoming events scheduled to keep you all busy- remember, you can learn as much if not more by auditing, if you can't ride. Let's show our...
R7 Sept. 2021
REGION 7 By: Rebecca Algar This is what's going on in Region 7 right now The Etowah Riding Club is having a 2nd Working Equitation Obstacle Phase Play Day on Saturday, September 25, 2021, from 10:00...
R7 August 2021
REGION 7 By: Rebecca Algar It's too hot here in Region 7 and many events have been rescheduled! We are hoping to schedule a WE demo at the fabulous new World Equestrian Center later in the year, I...
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