2025 Shows, Competitions and Clinics
Private Clinic - Introduction to WE Obstacles
March 8 - 9, 2025
Clinic Focus:
This 2-day clinic is designed to introduce experienced riders to the Working Equitation Obstacles and teach them how to correctly ride the Ease of Handling Phase.
his clinic will be taught according to the 2025 WECan Rules. All riders are expected to help with course set up and take down.
Clinic Format:
Each morning will begin with an UNMOUNTED session where all participants will help set up and walk through an obstacle course to learn the details about how to properly set up and execute each obstacle, including expectations for different rider levels. We will also discuss picking appropriate course lines and different strategies for riding Ease of Handling vs Speed courses.
The afternoon riding session will be broken into groups of 3 or 4 riders for 1.5 hour obstacle practice. Horses will come into the arena saddled, but in hand to introduce them to the obstacles from the ground. Once mounted, riders can practice executing the obstacles, with assistance from Pam and will have a chance to ride a practice EOH course at the end of each session.
Private Clinic - How to Earn Higher Points in Working Equitation Competitions
March 15, 2025
Clinic Focus:
This 1-day clinic is designed to provide riders with feedback on the dressage tests and obstacles required for their chosen level of competition. Riders should have some Working Equitation Competition experience to participate in this clinic.
This clinic will be taught according to the 2025 WECan Rules. All riders are expected to help with course set up and take down.
Clinic Format:
In the morning session, each rider will complete their dressage test and be judged as if in a competition. Then Pam will review her comments and marks with each individual and offer specific advice on how each rider could improve their scores. The same format will be followed for an Ease of Handling course in the afternoon. Riders will have the opportunity to learn from each other and ask questions throughout the day.
Southern Manitoba WECan Chapter Question and Answer Session with Pam Vust
March 23, 2025
Pam Vust will spend an hour answering questions about all things Working Equitation related in this zoom meeting with the Southern Manitoba Working Equitation Chapter. .
Participants are asked to submit questions in advance so Pam can provide specific visuals and reference materials to improve their learning experience. However on the spot questions will be welcomed and answered throughout the webinar as things come up in the discussion.
The recording for this session is available, free under the Webinars and Presentations page of my website!
Alberta Friesian Horse Association - Introduction to WE Obstacles
April 19, 2025
Clinic Focus:
This 1-day clinic will be hosted by the Alberta Friesian Horse Association at Muilwijk Friesians near Lacombe.
The focus of the clinic is to provide riders with an introduction to the Working Equitation Obstacles. Participants will be provided with a general overview of the sport of Working Equitation and instruction on how to execute each obstacle safely according to the WECan 2025 Rules.
Clinic Format:
There will be one morning and one afternoon session. Riders are asked to bring their horses into the arena, saddled and haltered or bridled, to introduce horses to each obstacle in hand. Each session will begin with an unmounted course walk with verbal instruction on how to execute each obstacle safely, while a volunteer participant provides a ridden demonstration.
Once the course walk is completed, riders will mount and practice riding the obstacles. Pam will provide additional instruction and assistance from the ground where needed. At the end of each session, riders will have a chance to ride the entire obstacle course in sequence.
Auditors are welcome to participate in the course walk and stay to watch the riding sessions at no cost.
Southern Manitoba Working Equitation Virtual Show
May 1 - 25, 2025
This virtual show is being organized by the Southern Manitoba WECan Chapter (SMWE) and runs from May 1- 25, 2025. This show will be offering dressage and Ease of Handling (EOH) phases (no Speed phase) and is open to all levels of riders!
Rides will be video taped and submitted for judging. Each test will be marked as if it was a live show. Completed scoresheets, including the Judge’s comments will be returned to each rider along with their placing in the class.
2 Ways to Play!
The SMWE club will be setting up the dressage arena and EOH course at a rented facility on May 25 for those interested in joining them to ride their tests for the virtual show.
OR,
You can set up the dressage arena and EOH course at home and submit your videos to the chapter for entry into the show.
Excellent opportunity to prepare for live shows, improve your skills & level up without the stress of a live show. Stay tuned for more info!
2025 MHC-EC Dressage Judge & Scribe Clinic
May 2 - 4, 2025
EC Clinics provide opportunity for prospective officials to take the first step on the path to becoming an EC official, as clinic participation can be listed as part of a future application. EC Clinics also provide a chance for current EC licensed officials to accumulate professional development points for maintenance and upgrading purposes.
2025 Vancouver Island Working Equitation - Courtney WECan Licensed Show - Technical Delegate
May 31 - June 1, 2025
Stay tuned for prize list and more info…
Private Clinic - How to Earn Higher Points in Working Equitation Competitions
June 7, 2025
Clinic Focus:
This 1-day clinic is designed to provide riders with feedback on the dressage tests and obstacles required for their chosen level of competition. Riders should have some Working Equitation Competition experience to participate in this clinic.
This clinic will be taught according to the 2025 WECan Rules. All riders are expected to help with course set up and take down.
Clinic Format:
In the morning session, each rider will complete their dressage test and be judged as if in a competition. Then Pam will review her comments and marks with each individual and offer specific advice on how each rider could improve their scores. The same format will be followed for an Ease of Handling course in the afternoon. Riders will have the opportunity to learn from each other and ask questions throughout the day.
Prairie West Mountain WE Classic Licensed Working Equitation Show
June 13 - 15, 2025
Held in conjunction with the WECan Licensed Officials seminar, the Prairie West WECan Chapter will be hosting a 3-day Licensed Working Equitation Show at McClellan Arena, Olds College, Olds, AB.
Offering L1 - L7, Pam will be part of the Judging Panel with WAWE Judge Barbara Laurent from France and WECan “S” Judge Nicole Chastain.
Prize list to come. Contact prairiewestchapter@gmail.com for more information.
Parkland Area of the Alberta Dressage Association - Step into Dressage Show - Steward
June 20 - 22, 2025
SAVE THE DATE! PAADA Step Into Dressage Show
June 20-22, 2025, at Westerner Park in Red Deer.
The prize list will be available in April.. Check out the show Facebook page for more information as it comes available.
Please send questions to stepintodressage@gmail.com
West Coast Chapter Working Equitation Clinic
July 25, 2025
A 1-day Working Equitation Clinic with Pam Vust, WECan "B" Judge.
Stay tuned for more info!
West Coast Welcome Licensed Working Equitation Show
July 26 - 27, 2025
Have fun at West Coast Welcome, with judge/TD Pam Vust and the West CoastWE team! Dressage in sand, Obstacles on Grass, in the fabulous Campbell Valley Park, Langley BC!
Contact Sarah at for.sarahbradley@gmail.com (604)908-0258
Southern Manitoba Working Equitation Licensed Show
August 2025
Manitoba’s second Licensed Working Equitation Show with Pam Vust, WECan “B” Judge.
Stay tuned for more info!
