working equitation coming to NWDA schooling shows!
NWDA has some exciting news! We have added Working Equitation (WE) to our June and August Schooling Shows. Working Equitation is basically Dressage with obstacles.
The June Fun in the Sun Schooling Show will be our first trial.
Since we are new at this, it will be a modified event:
The June Fun in the Sun Schooling Show will be our first trial.
Since we are new at this, it will be a modified event:
- We are offering the WE Dressage Tests (classes 180A/280A) and the Ease of Handling (EOH) course (classes 180B/280B), but no speed trial at this show. You can ride whichever WE Dressage test you want, but everyone will be riding the Level 1 Introductory EOH course.
- If you are uncertain about this event but want to try the EOH course, you can enter your regular dressage test and then enter the EOH class.
- If you want to be eligible for the daily Working Equitation High Point Award, you must ride one of the WE Dressage Tests and the EOH course.
- WE has their own dedicated tests (1-7) and they must be ridden in a SHORT COURT. These tests can be found at USAWE.org.
- Below is the EOH Course Map for the June Schooling Show. This is being sent out ahead of time so people can practice at home.
- For more information on WE at the June Schooling Show, contact Dee Closson at either 406-599-7752 or [email protected]. Email is best as cell phone is finnicky. Leave a message and call will be returned.
New Working Equitation Obstacle Fundraiser
$25.00
NWDA listened to its members and is ready to build some new obstacles! We would like to add Single & Double Slaloms, A bell corridor, and Rounding Poles to the Organizations personal inventory. These obstacles will not only get us ready to host more WE events, but to also build obstacle options we had last year on our course. Sponsoring the build of these obstacles will be honored (if the donator so chooses) with a large sign thanking all of the person/s, business/es, or group/es that help continue the growth of this sport in our association. We are asking for donations in $25 dollar increments.
If you would prefer to send a check instead, please email [email protected] with the name you would like honored for the obstacle building fundraiser(This can be anonymous) Checks need to be mailed to Jen Hovde P.O. Box 325 Esko, MN 55733
Obstacles to be built in 2026:
Rounding Posts
Single Slalom
Double Slalom
Bell Corridor
Sponsor an Obstacle for a Year
$30.00
Sponsor one of our obstacles for an entire year by honoring a past or present horse.
A $30 Donation sponsors your chosen obstacle for an entire year. A photo of the horse with the name you would like listed needs to be emailed to [email protected]. You can also include RIP info if the horse has pasted and a one- two sentence Snippet that will be shown in the office at our shows.
The horses photo and name will label chosen obstacle for the entire year of 2026 at any events our obstacle course is used at.
There will also be a poster in the office showing the horse, horses info, and the obstacle they have sponsored this year.
If you would prefer to send a check, please send that to Jen Hovde P.O. Box 325 Esko, MN 55733. Clarify in email to [email protected] with horse info if you sent a check instead.
*First come, First served on Choice of obstacle*
Obstacles to choose from:
Rounding Posts
Single Slalom
Double Slalom
Bell Corridor
Jug
Figure 8
Jump
Gate
Drums
Switch Cup
Garrocha Pole- 3 possible sponsorships (pick up pole, spear ring, replace pole/ring)