Stephanie Hayes Working Equitation Clinic
September 14, 2024
Lessons are 1.5 hours in groups of 2-4 riders.
Clinic Secretary: Terri Satterlee
Clinic Manager: TBA
Opening Date: August 16, 2024
Closing Date: September 2, 2024
Download Waiver: Hayes clinic waiver 8_24.pdf
What to Expect at CVDA’s Working Equitation Clinic
About Stephanie Hayes and Working Equitation
Stephanie Hayes has been a professional in the horse industry for over two decades as a natural horsemanship clinician, trainer and competitor. In 2017 she attended her first Working Equitation clinic and was inspired to incorporate the training benefits into her programs. Stephanie conducts clinics throughout the U.S., co-founded New England Working Equitation, Inc., is a USAWE Professional Instructor, "L" judge, and serves on the USAWE Professional Development Committee. She has been awarded many National and Regional Championship on several horses and coached her junior rider to National Championship honors. Stephanie currently competes at Level 6. Stephanie's farm is The Center for America's First Horse in Johnson, Vermont, where she trains and promotes rare Spanish Barbs.
Working equitation is made up of four disciplines (Dressage, Ease of Handling (a course of items found out in the field, such as bridges, gates, etc.), Speed, and Cattle (Optional). It became a sport in 1996 and originated in Europe and South America. Its historical roots are the skills and training needed by horses working in the field. Today it is a wonderful way to cross train your horse by offering something fresh and new that is based on excellent training, partnership and fun!