2026 Clinics and Events
Working Equitation Winter Series - Amethyst Equine Connections Inc.
January 17, February 21 and March 14 (Weather Permitting)
Clinic Focus:
This 1-day clinic is designed to introduce riders to the Working Equitation . Each rider will have a dressage lesson in the morning, followed by a semi-private lesson on the Ease of Handling in the afternoon. Each lesson will be tailored to the rider’s level and riders are encouraged to bring their questions or requests for what they’d like to work on.
his clinic will be taught according to the 2026 WECan Rules. All riders are requested to help with course set up and take down.
Alberta Friesian Horse Association - Introduction to WE Obstacles
January 31, 2026
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 morning and afternoon sessions. 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 WECan Chapter Question and Answer Session with Pam Vust
March 21, 2026
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. .
Stay Tuned for more info!
The recording for the 2025 session is available, free under the Webinars and Presentations page of my website!
Private Clinic - How to Earn Higher Points in Working Equitation Competitions
Date TBD
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 2026 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.
Private Clinic - How to Earn Higher Points in Working Equitation Competitions
Date TBD
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 2026 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.
Parkland Area of the Alberta Dressage Association - Step into Dressage Show
June 19 - 21, 2026
SAVE THE DATE! PAADA Step Into Dressage Show
June19 - 21 2026, at Westerner Park in Red Deer.
Check out the show Facebook page for more information as it comes available.
Please send questions to stepintodressage@gmail.com
Southern Manitoba Working Equitation Show and/or Clinic
October 2026
Stay tuned for more info!
