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USAWE Committee Reports
March 2023
Competitions Committee The Competitions Committee is excited to announce that we have received applications for 84 Licensed Competitions so far for the 2023 competition season. Region Number of...
February 2023
Coaches Network Committee Coaches in your Region Region 1Trisha Kiefer-Reed of Wolf Creek, MTLaura Stutesman of Ashland, OR Region 2Ashley Bowers of Cave Creek, AZPolly Limond of San Diego,...
January 2023
Coaches Network Committee Coaches In Your Region Region 1Trisha Kiefer-Reed of Wolf Creek, MTLaura Stutesman of Ashland, OR Region 2Ashley Bowers of Cave Creek, AZPolly Limond of San Diego,...
USAWE Corporate News
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...
CN January 2023
Public Notice! PUBLIC NOTICE! Annual Member Meeting Mark your calendar! USA Working Equitation's annual meeting of the members will be held virtually via Zoom on Saturday February 4, 2023 at 9:00...
CN December 2022
Action Required! 3 Things to Get Ready for the New Year Renew your membership. Click on this link, to fill out our Adult or Junior Join or Renew for 2023 online membership Google Form. Submit...
USAWE Meeting Minutes
Annual Member Minutes
On this page you will find the Annual Member Meeting Minutes. These are files that can be opened to view or download. Please click the "Read More" link to access these.
Committees Meeting Minutes
On this page you will find Committees Working Meeting Minutes. These are files that can be opened to view or download. Please click the “Read More” link to access these.
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
On this page you will find the Elected Board Meeting Minutes for the 2020 year. These are files that can be opened to view or download. Please click the "Read More" link to access these.
Elected Board Minutes 2021
On this page you will find the Elected Board Meeting Minutes for the 2021 year. These are files that can be opened to view or download. Please click the "Read More" link to access these.
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
On this page you will find the Elected Board Meeting Minutes for the 2023 year. These are files that can be opened or downloaded. Please click the “Read More” link to access these.
Executive Session Minutes
On this page you will find the Executive Session Meeting Minutes. These are files that can be opened to view or download. Please click the “Read More” link to access these.
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 (eNews)
March 2023 E-News
President's Letter By: Chris StankoHello to all USAWE Members and Happy Spring! It’s been busy as President of USAWE. We (the board and committees) are working on setting up our banking, providing...
February 2023 E-News
President's Letter By: Chris StankoHello, I would like to introduce myself. Some of you know me, most of you do not. My name is Chris Stanko. I am a Colorado girl, born and raised, who began riding...
January 2023 E-News
President Elect's Letter By: Doreen AtkinsonTo the membership of USA Working Equitation, Due to unforeseen circumstances, Olga Hendrickson has resigned her position as President. The Board of...
USAWE Regional Reports
Region 1 Reports
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...
R1 Sept. 2022
REGION 1 By: Heather Humelbaugh W.E. is rapidly gaining members and popularity across the country. It is so exciting to see the incredible growth across the country for our sport. This year USAWE is...
Region 2 Reports
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
R3 March 2023
REGION 3 By: Linda Frazier Working Equitation Kansas Check out our updated calendar of shows and clinics on FB. https://www.facebook.com/WEKANSAS workingequitationkansas@gmail.com WEKS- Ease of...
R3 Feb. 2023
REGION 3 By: Linda Frazier I would like to introduce myself as the new Region 3 Director. I live in Hutchinson, Ks. and have been involved with Working Equitation since 2017. Since 2022, I have...
R3 Jan. 2023
REGION 3 By: Chris Stanko Welcome to 2023- Region 3 is moving forward! Region 3 is happy to announce and welcome our newest AO Nebraska Heartland Working Equitation Colorado has a lot...
Region 4 Reports
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
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
R6 March 2023
REGION 6 By: Karen Miller New England Working Equitation News WOW! So much good WE activity going on in New England. In addition to hosting the Eastern Zone Championship Show Sept 21-24 in...
R6 Feb. 2023
REGION 6 By: Karen Miller Region 6 Happenings Oak Spring Equestrian On February 11 Region 6 Director Karen Miller and Barb Sulivan, President of Affiliate Organization Oak Spring Equestrian held a...
R6 Dec. 2022
REGION 6 By: Karen Miller Welcome to Region 6 Representing New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, West...
Region 7 Reports
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...
R7 Feb. 2022
REGION 7 By: Rebecca Algar Region 7 has a lot of events planned for this year- training days, clinics, schooling shows and rated shows- all dates are on our Region 7 page. Our Zone Championship will...
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