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Regions & Zones USAWE is structured into distinct geographical Regions. The purpose of Regions is to provide geographically-based representation in the governance of the organization as well as for awards. Region 1: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana Region 2: California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Hawaii, and U.S. territories in the Pacific. Region 3: Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado Region 4: New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana Region 5: Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky Region 6: New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and the District of Columbia Region 7: Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and U.S. territories in the Atlantic International: All locations outside the United States of America USAWE Championships may be held in each of the following U.S. zones: Western Zone Regions 1 and 2 Central Zone Regions 3, 4, and 5 Eastern Zone Regions 6 and 7 Why We Love Working Equitation I LOVE that all breeds can be competitive. That teaching the obstacles gives Dressage exercises purpose” to the horse and meaning” to the riders. They get instant feedback if their training is on the right track because you either make it around an obstacle with symmetry and balance…or you don’t. And we get to work cattle!!!!! Nicole Chastain Price California Personally, I love the diversity of the training for the various trials. It challenges me to think, plan, and develop quieter, clearer aids for my horse. I LOVE the fact that WE brings together many like minded riders who are accepting of a wide range of riding styles whose main goal is to have harmony with the horse and to have fun with our horses! Biddie Lowry Virginia I love, love, love the people – seriously, it is the best and most supportive community! I also feel like it is an inclusive discipline. You can be successful and have fun even without the most expensive horse or a particular breed or without being in the best physical shape yourself. There is so much variety that there is always something to learn and no horse or person is going to be naturally great with all of it. Sara Barnwell Michigan Thank you to the WE Organization and the all the people involved. Friendships have developed this year that I am truly grateful for, and could have never imagined happening. I’ve never been involved in a showing environment where my cheeks hurt from laughing so hard, my brain hurts from all the memorization, everyone is so supportive for each other, and horsemanship is truly tested. Michelle Lackey Ohio I love how the horses participate and feel proud when they are confident with their job at the obstacles. I enjoy the partnership formed from training and participation in WE. Cari Schwartz Oregon I am a professional dressage rider, and WE is highly complimentary to dressage. I use it to work on flying changes and collection. It’s fun for the horses, and it gives riders a purpose. Emilie Laval Canada Gaited horses can compete with non- gaited horses. Fun to train for and love the challenges! Gayl Raye South Carolina The different layers of training involved, attract me. I like the dressage work, have competed in obstacle challenges, now I can combine the two. I also like the diversity of people, horses and discipline. The absolute best part is the supportive community. It’s such fun to be involved in a sport where people cheer each other on and console each other when a ride doesn’t go as planned. Jan Harris Montana The people that this sport attracts seem to put the horse first. There are no gimmicks, only desire to improve horsemanship and communication with the horse. All horse types and riding disciplines are included. No matter your choice, there is something to be learned by observation and appreciation of the others. There will always be a challenge to improve at every outing, and as one progresses through the levels. The correlation of the phases gives purpose to the skills we strive for. Our judges are so knowledgeable, fair, and encouraging to each exhibitor. They also spend their time offering many learning opportunities to those interested in the sport. Elena Juarez California Join USAWE Now! USA Working Equitation 5006 Forsythe Place Boulder, CO 80303 Images used on this website with permission of owners. Please observe the copyright privileges of the individual image owners and do not use the images from this website without express permission from the individual owners of the images. Thank you for respecting the work and rights of others. Home2 Membership & Horses Horse Recording USAWE Affiliate Organizations Competitions Leader Boards WE Events Corporate Copyright © 2023 USA Working Equitation | Site development help by Equine Online Design | All rights reserved |...