About the Author: Julie Alonzo, President of WE United, competes at the Novice level with her home-bred Andalusian mare CDC Memoria.
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Erin O'Shaughnessy and Shining Spartan traveled from Washington to participate in the competition.
For more information about Working Equitation, please visit www.WEUnited.us
To read more about the WE United Rider Medal Program, go to: http://www.weunited.us/performance-awards/we-united-rider-medalist-program/
Tristan Cruden and Quarter Horse mare SR Lady of Chance won first place in both Dressage and Ease of Handling to clinch the victory in the Introductory level class and further cement their lead in the National Standings, competing against adults.
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To capitalize on the opportunity for extended learning, WE United conducted the United States’ first official Technical Delegate training for Working Equitation immediately following the Judge Seminar. Nine participants came from Arizona; Oregon; North Carolina; Texas; Alberta, Canada; British Columbia, Canada; and New South Wales, Australia.
Topics included the role and responsibilities of a Technical Delegate and other officials, allowed and prohibited tack and attire, grounds for disqualification and elimination, scoring and placing, and course design and safety considerations.
The next step in the process will be for WE United’s Licensed Officials Committee to review all application materials, exam results, and recommendations, and then interview each candidate for both judge and TD licensure before making their recommendations to the WE United Board. Because of the large number of applicants (26 in all), this process is expected to take a while, but the goal is to have all review and recommendations complete by June 1.
We’re very excited about the quality and knowledge of the people seeking licensure with WE United and look forward to continuing to support them on their journey in the sport.
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