It has taken a lot of blood, sweat and tears (actually no blood and maybe just a few tears) but the decision to merge the Confederation for Working Equitation and WE United is a fait accompli! Last night, the full boards of both the Confederation for Working Equitation and WE United voted unanimously to merge […]
It is our pleasure to announce the achievement of Lifetime Bronze Rider Medal in Working Equitation, Novice B level, to Mary Duffy, who achieved all of her scores on her 18-year-old German Riding Pony Napoli! This incredible horse and rider team earned their final qualifying scores on July 19th 2020, at the Murrieta Equestrian Center, […]
Rachel and her eleven year old Andalusian “LeoCadio Decaprio” aka Rio, have much to celebrate this year! In 2019 for the WE Year-End Awards, at the Novice A level, this team achieved National Awards of #1 Junior rider, #2 Horse/Rider, #2 Horse, #3 American Rider, plus Regional Awards of #2 Horse/Rider, and Rio won Breed […]
The Boards of WE United and the Confederation for Working Equitation are continuing to meet, both in small teams with representatives from both organizations and as a large, combined group, to sculpt plans to consolidate the programs and structures into a single working equitation organization for the United States. The work is progressing on schedule, […]
We’re delighted to announce that Nicole Chastain Price has met all the requirements for promotion to the highest rank of Working Equitation Judge in the United States. She was awarded her “Senior Judge” license on June 24, 2020. Nicole, who initially earned her Working Equitation Judge license in 2017 is also a licensed dressage judge, […]
Susan bought her Pinto Autumn from a rescue organization in 2009 when the mare was 11 years old, hoping that a horse who was quiet, and good on trails would be a match for her husband and daughter to ride. She says, “Unfortunately neither my husband or my daughter picked up the “horse bug”, […]
Youth rider Mia Rollins and her Quarter horse “Triple Royal Tee” or “Khan”, did exceptionally well competing in Working Equitation in 2019! At the National level, they won: #6 horse and rider, #6 horse, #7 American rider, and #3 Junior Rider. At the Regional level, they won #5 Horse and Rider. And for Breed High […]
Cari Schwartz, who has judged 394 competitors in licensed WE competitions since she was initially licensed in 2017, earned her promotion to “R” Judge on April 29, 2020. Cari’s pursuit of learning and passion for judging has already taken her to Texas, Illinois, California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, […]
Polly Limond’s dedication to the sport of working equitation and her drive to perfect her skills as a judge have made her a favorite among riders in the sport all across North America. Tonight, that dedication was honored with a promotion to the highest judge rank currently available for Working Equitation Judges in the United […]
Susan Watkins found Working Equitation in 2010 when it was just becoming known in the U.S. outside of the Andalusian and Lusitano horse world. She says it’s the perfect sport for any horse and rider, and feels Working Equitation is especially great for Mustangs, as they are welcome on a level playing field, unlike […]