Welcome to Yellowstone Working Equitation
This group was started by local Working Equitation enthusiasts and we're so excited to welcome them to Warfield Park! Follow this link to USAWE.com to learn more, or join us for one of our organized Play Days the first Sunday of every month.
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Our Garrocha poles are crafted by hand to be light as well as strong and durable. Our poles are approximately 10 ft long. We will ship the two piece poles to anywhere in the lower USA. We also can produce one piece poles but shipping is not available.
You may oil, stain, lacquer or do whatever you prefer to this pole, but it really needs nothing. Though the wood will hold up to the elements, however it may warp if not stored flat. Do not store in a leaning position. To put them together a little pressure is required and with a couple of rotations it should be secure. If you have any problems, or questions when you get it please call.
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Duane Sundet
About Our Community...
One of the things that members most appreciate about the sport is the supportive, positive community.
Part of maintaining and growing that community is offering ways for people interested in learning more about working equitation to connect with others. USAWE currently offers two programs designed to help foster a healthy community and provide outreach to others: Affiliate Organizations and the Professional Instructors Program.
Affiliate Organizations are groups that have applied to be listed as resources on the USAWE website. Each Affiliate Organization must be a legally-recognized entity (sole-proprietor, LLC, S-Corp, Nonprofit, etc.) with a focus on Working Equitation. New Affiliate Organization applicants are warmly encouraged! You can find the Affiliate Organization application on our Affiliate Organizations page.
The Professional Instructors program was originally launched in 2021 as the WE Coaches Network. Professional Instructors are recognized for having demonstrated both their abilities as instructors and their knowledge of Working Equitation through the completion of a variety of educational and performance requirements including having successfully passed an exam of the current U.S. Rules for Working Equitation. You are encouraged to contact the Professional Instructor nearest you to help get you started in this amazing sport.
Stay tuned for upcoming clinic opportunities over the summer!
Warfield Park is a registered USAWE Affiliate Organization. This means we have access to various published resources made available through our regulatory body and grants to help spread the knowledge through our communities about this fun, up-and-coming sport!
Making Memories
We've had a jam packed summer full of fun! Our group has grown, and it's been so learning new skills and meeting new people!
We kicked off the summer with Kristine Strasburger's Clinic. She spoke with some young members of the Billings horse community about Working Equitation opportunities, and our participants learned a lot about our new EOH course and obstacles. Chris Stanko stopped by for a weekend of learning, as well! We gathered for a fun dinner and also had a great turn out for this clinic. She's got a wonderful teaching style with a classical dressage background that was well received by our group. Thank you to Jim Swain who donated an entry for this clinic. We were able to give it to someone who greatly appreciated the opportunity to participate. Finally, Trisha Reed, of Run-A-Muk Ranch spent a weekend with us at the end of July. Trisha is an active Working Equitation competitor and was a huge wealth of knowledge for our riders. We ran this clinic in a "Ride A Test" format giving our riders the opportunity to ride the course and their dressage test similar to the way that they would ride in a show, while receiving feedback from Trisha on their rides.
It's going to be a hard summer to top in 2025 - but we're up for the challenge. We would love for you to join us during any of our Play Days (every first Sunday of each month) to observe, try it out, ask questions, or just say hello and spend some time around some really great people.
We're looking forward to our Fall Schooling Show + Derby in September!
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesSun, Dec 01BillingsDec 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMBillings, 3651 Alkali Creek Rd, Billings, MT 59105, USADec 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMBillings, 3651 Alkali Creek Rd, Billings, MT 59105, USAMark your calendars for every first Sunday of the month to come out to the park! Enjoy playing around with the working equitation equipment, play in the water at the water jump, go for a hack, do some stadium schooling, cross country schooling, or just enjoy the company of other "horse people."
Sat, Oct 26BillingsOct 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – Oct 27, 2024, 3:00 PMBillings, 3651 Alkali Creek Rd, Billings, MT 59105, USAOct 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – Oct 27, 2024, 3:00 PMBillings, 3651 Alkali Creek Rd, Billings, MT 59105, USAWe're excited to welcome back Julie Stephens! Lessons will take place on Saturday, October 26th. Julie will be offering stadium and cross-country lessons. We WILL have water in the water jump! Sunday we will be hosting a Spooktacular Schooling Show! PRIZE FOR BEST COSTUME!
Sat, Sep 14BillingsSep 14, 2024, 8:00 AM – Sep 15, 2024, 3:00 PMBillings, 3651 Alkali Creek Rd, Billings, MT 59105, USA
Sat, Jul 27BillingsJul 27, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jul 28, 2024, 5:00 PMBillings, 3651 Alkali Creek Rd, Billings, MT 59105, USA
Sat, Jun 15BillingsJun 15, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jun 16, 2024, 8:00 PMBillings, 3651 Alkali Creek Rd, Billings, MT 59105, USA
Sat, May 18BillingsMay 18, 2024, 8:00 AM – May 19, 2024, 5:00 PMBillings, 3651 Alkali Creek Rd, Billings, MT 59105, USAMay 18, 2024, 8:00 AM – May 19, 2024, 5:00 PMBillings, 3651 Alkali Creek Rd, Billings, MT 59105, USAMelissa teaching from a dressage foundation and is great for all rider and horse levels! She will be teaching lessons on Saturday, and we will be holding a WE Schooling Show on Sunday! Please use the link below to register!
Sat, Apr 27BillingsApr 27, 2024, 8:00 AM – Apr 30, 2024, 5:00 PMBillings, 3651 Alkali Creek Rd, Billings, MT 59105, USAApr 27, 2024, 8:00 AM – Apr 30, 2024, 5:00 PMBillings, 3651 Alkali Creek Rd, Billings, MT 59105, USAWe're excited to welcome Kristine back this Spring! She is an absolute wealth of knowledge about the sport of Working Equitation. Please see below for more information and the link to register! Can't wait to see everyone!
Sun, Oct 083651 Alkali Creek RdOct 08, 2023, 10:00 AM3651 Alkali Creek Rd, 3651 Alkali Creek Rd, Billings, MT 59105, USA
Mon, Aug 14Last Chance | Pub & Cider MillAug 14, 2023, 6:00 PMLast Chance | Pub & Cider Mill, 2203 Montana Ave, Billings, MT 59101, USAAug 14, 2023, 6:00 PMLast Chance | Pub & Cider Mill, 2203 Montana Ave, Billings, MT 59101, USACome join in on the conversation about having working equitation learning opportunities at the park! We would love to hear your input and ideas. Feel free to come join us on the patio for a casual brainstorming session fueled by a cold drink and good eats.- Fri, Aug 113651 Alkali Creek RdAug 11, 2023, 8:00 AM – Aug 12, 2023, 4:00 PM3651 Alkali Creek Rd, 3651 Alkali Creek Rd, Billings, MT 59105, USAAug 11, 2023, 8:00 AM – Aug 12, 2023, 4:00 PM3651 Alkali Creek Rd, 3651 Alkali Creek Rd, Billings, MT 59105, USAMontana Peeps!! Lellie will be at WEP on August 11 and 12 From Lellie: Please stay in touch and let me know your wishes early so we can make a plan. There is lots and lots of stuff to cover even when its hot! Riding theory- the hows and whys are very important. There is lots to discuss!
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