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USAWE Committee Reports
Sept 2022
Membership Committee USAWE Membership 983 (93 Juniors) Region 1: 256 Region 2: 259 Region 3: 75 Region 4: 56 Region 5: 122 Region 6: 128 Region 7: 75 International: 12 By: Olga Hendrickson,...
August 2022
Competitions Committee The Competitions Committee has been hard at work continuing to issue show licenses, work with show managers on various needs and prepare for some larger initiatives to benefit...
July 2022
Rules Committee Reminder from the Rules Committee: The deadline for submitting rule change proposals for the 2023 rulebook revision is August 1. If you have anything you'd like to submit, complete...
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
Sept 2022 E-News
President's Letter By: Barbara PriceDear USAWE Members, It’s hard to believe fall is nearly here, and only a few months remain of our 2022 show season. Time flies when you’re busy. And the...
August 2022 E-News
President's Letter By: Barbara PriceI’m only an amateur rider… Working Equitation is a very challenging discipline in general, but especially at the higher levels. For me, and I’d guess many of us,...
July 2022 E-News
President's Letter By: Barbara PriceDear USAWE Members, During the past month, I’ve received several inquiries from members asking about initiating USAWE’s involvement with other equine...
USAWE Regional Reports
Region 1 Reports
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...
R1 July 2022
REGION 1 By: Heather Humelbaugh Hello from Montana! Reporting to you from CNC 2022 where we are learning, meeting and sharing with W.E. enthusiasts from across the USA, and from multiple countries!...
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...
Region 2 Reports
R2 July 2022
REGION 2 By: Robin Bond Region 2 has had a lot going on! The Judges’ Seminar at El Campeon Farms, Thousand Oaks, California was well attended. WAWE Judge Antonio Vicente, USAWE S Judges Nicole...
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...
Region 3 Reports
R3 Sept. 2022
REGION 3 By: Chris Stanko Thank you to our volunteer team, sponsors and entrants for the Central Zone Championship Show. Unfortunately, we have not received enough entries to meet our budget. ...
R3 August 2022
REGION 3 By: Chris Stanko August happenings Colorado 8/13 WE clinic at CH Equine in Brighton with Chris Stanko. Full 8/25 World Championship recap and pot luck, contact Chris Stanko 8/26 WE clinic...
R3 July 2022
REGION 3 By: Chris Stanko Colorado: July 16 - EOH ride a course Circle Star Arena, Kitty Mc Laughlin July 23-24 Two one day shows with Nicole Chastain Price S Judge, Circle Star Arena. Contact-...
Region 4 Reports
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...
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...
Region 5 Reports
R5 August 2022
REGION 5 By: Becky Sherven It's hard to believe we are already in mid-August! There are plenty of clinics and shows yet this year in our region to attend whether it be with your horse or to audit. ...
R5 May 2022
REGION 5 By: Becky Sherven Spring (and summer, so it seems) are in full swing, which means we are starting to see more clinics and shows here in Region 5! If you haven’t already, check out and...
R5 Feb. 2022
REGION 5 By: Becky Sherven The USAWE 2021 Show Season results were released just a couple of weeks ago, which included National, Regional and Breed Awards. Congratulations again to all on a...
Region 6 Reports
R6 August 2022
REGION 6 By: Kim Hillyer Hello members. Eastern Region Andalusian Horse Club is working hard to make the Eastern Zone Championship a fabulous experience for everyone. The Affiliate Organizations...
R6 July 2022
REGION 6 By: Kim Hillyer Hello Region 6 members. I hope everyone is having a safe and fun summer with their horses and WE. There are still plenty of USAWE sanctioned shows still on the schedule...
R6 May 2022
REGION 6 By: Kim Hillyer Hello region 6 members! We’ve had a great start to the spring season. Lots of riding weather, and some shows and great clinics under our belts so far. I just love seeing...
Region 7 Reports
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...
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...
USAWE Logo design by Alexandra Crippen of Crippen Designs.
The logo represents the four trials of Working Equitation and highlights the diversity for which the sport is known in the United States.
- The first image depicts a mule, being ridden in western tack and attire in the Dressage trial.
- The second image showcases an Iberian horse in traditional Iberian tack and attire performing in the EOH trial.
- The third image shows a horse of indeterminate breeding and a rider in English tack and attire, competing in the Speed trial.
- Together, all three riders represent a team competing together in the Cattle trial. Although the cow is not shown directly, the three teammates are working in concert. The image is intended to elicit the feeling of excitement and movement as the team moves their designated cow toward the holding pen to the far right, off the page. (Think of it as a "silent cow", much as the letter "e" at the end of a word is often referred to as "the silent 'e'" in recognition of its existence without being read aloud).
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