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This event opens on 6/1/2026

NYSWE WE in the Finger Lakes Show #1

Presented By NYS Working Equitation

Jul 31, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026

Open: 6/1/2026
Close: 7/17/2026

Hemlock fairgrounds

Hemlock, NY

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This show will be conducted and judged following the United States Rules for Working Equitation, 2026 Handbook, Revision 9, dated 1 January 2026. The rules can be found at the following site: https://usawe.org/rules. It is the competitor’s responsibility to read and understand the rules before the competition. 


All competitors holding a membership with USAWE may compete. 

Competitors interested in being eligible for lifetime medal awards and year-end awards must be USAWE members. Membership application: https://usawe.org/become-a-member/. Non-members may only compete as "Schooling Rides."


All competing horses must be recorded with USAWE before the show. A one-time fee of $30 per horse includes lifetime performance tracking. Horse recording form: https://usawe.org/competitors/record-your-horse/.


A single horse and rider team can show in only one level. A horse may be entered twice in a competition if ridden by two riders at different levels. Exception: Two youths can share the same horse if competing in Level 1. See Rulebook, Section 1.8.


Show Manager

Bree Sprik

breannarenesport@gmail.com

616-403-8503


The order of go for each trial will be posted no later than 2 hours before the start of the trial.

Course maps for EOH and Speed will be posted no later than 2 hours before the start of each trial.

This show will be conducted and judged following the United States Rules for Working Equitation, 2026 Handbook, Revision 9, dated 1 January 2026. The rules can be found at the following site: https://usawe.org/rules. It is the competitor’s responsibility to read and understand the rules before the competition. 


All competitors holding a membership with USAWE may compete. 

Competitors interested in being eligible for lifetime medal awards and year-end awards must be USAWE members. Membership application: https://usawe.org/become-a-member/. Non-members may only compete as "Schooling Rides."


All competing horses must be recorded with USAWE before the show. A one-time fee of $30 per horse includes lifetime performance tracking. Horse recording form: https://usawe.org/competitors/record-your-horse/.


A single horse and rider team can show in only one level. A horse may be entered twice in a competition if ridden by two riders at different levels. Exception: Two youths can share the same horse if competing in Level 1. See Rulebook, Section 1.8.


Show Manager

Bree Sprik

breannarenesport@gmail.com

616-403-8503


The order of go for each trial will be posted no later than 2 hours before the start of the trial.

Course maps for EOH and Speed will be posted no later than 2 hours before the start of each trial.

Competitions and Levels

  • Working Equitation

    • L1- Introductory
      $175
    • L2-Novice A
      $225
    • L3-Novice B
      $225
    • L4-Intermediate A
      $225
    • 8 spots left
      L5-Intermediate B
      $225
    • L6-Advanced
      $225
    • L7-Masters
      $225

Fees and Extras

  • Required

    Secretary Fee
    $20.00/unit
  • Extras

    Thursday Schooling 6:00 - 6:45 PM
    $40.00/45 Minute Obstacle Schooling
    Friday Schooling 9:45 - 10:30 AM
    $40.00/45 Minute Obstacle Schooling
    Friday Schooling 1:30-2:15 PM
    $40.00/45 Minute Obstacle Schooling
    Friday Schooling 2:15-3:00 PM
    $40.00/45 Minute Obstacle Schooling
    Friday Schooling 3-3:45 PM
    $40.00/45 Minute Obstacle Schedule
    Camping Fee (Dry)
    $20.00/Per Night

Event Details

Policies

Riders must be correctly attired and horses properly presented, following the U.S. Rules for Working Equitation. Show Management may, at its discretion, bar any person or horse from entering the arena if not suitably presented.

Photocopy of a negative Coggins test, dated within 1 year, must accompany the entry form.

A 30-day certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) is required for all horses arriving from outside New York. You must be able to produce these documents upon request and arrival.

No refunds will be issued after the closing date (July 17). Until the closing date, show management will issue refunds on entries minus the office fee at its discretion. A doctor’s or veterinarian’s note must be submitted for refund consideration.

The attached waiver/releases must be signed for your entry to be complete. A parent or guardian must sign for a youth competitor.

Logistics

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Entrants must provide their own hay and feed/water buckets, muck buckets and forks. Please strip all stalls upon check out.

Dry camping is available for $20 per night.

There is plenty of open parking for cars, trucks, and horse trailers.

Ride times will be emailed to entrants before the show and also posted at the Secretary's Office during the show.

Please indicate if you would like to stable next to someone and we'll do our best to accommodate requests.

We are always in need of volunteers! Please contact the Show Manager if you can volunteer or have a friend or family member who can help.

Other

Ribbons will be awarded thru sixth place for each level/division overall. 

High Score Dressage, High Score EOH, High Score Speed, and High Score Youth.


Competitors interested in being eligible for lifetime medal awards and year-end awards must be USAWE members. Membership application: https://usawe.org/become-a-member/

The order of go for each trial will be posted no later than 2 days before the start of the trial.

Course maps for EOH and Speed will be posted no later than 2 days before the start of each trial.


ON CALL

Veterinarian - Genesee Valley Equine Clinic

Farrier -

EMT -

Schooling on EOH obstacles is available Thursday evening before the first show. Schooling slots are 1-hour and limited to 4 riders.

If you enter both shows (Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1), only sign up for and pay for stalls for all the nights you will need on the July 31st show entry. You DO NOT need to sign up for stalls via both show entries.


You'll be able to arrive as early as Thursday at 3 PM. Departure from the grounds is Sunday evening. Please contact the Show Secretary if you have special circumstances to discuss.


Helmets are required for all mounted activities.

No smoking near barns or animals.

No dogs allowed without prior permission.

Appropriate closed-toe footwear must be worn on the premises.

Secretary

Name
Beth Harrison
Email
NYSWorkingEq@gmail.com

Officials

Name
Stephani Kame, OH
Role
Working Equitation: Technical Delegate
Name
Polly Limond, SC
Role
Working Equitation: Judge

Hemlock fairgrounds

1 Fair Street

Hemlock , NY 14466

NYS Working Equitation
Organizer of NYSWE WE in the Finger Lakes Show #1