New England Working Equitation (NEWE) was co-founded in 2018 by  Kat Waters and Stephanie Hayes of Johnson, VT.  Stephanie saw the immense benefits of the training for both horse  rider that led her to set out on a mission to promote the sport in the New England region of the United States. Stephanie is not the President of NEWE, is a USAWE recognized WE Coach, has won Championships on the Regional and National levels and is a USAWE "L" judge candidate.  She serves on the Executive Board of USA WE. She travels extensively teaching clinics throughout the Atlantic region, coaches  students, and competes on her own horses, as well as managing NEWE competitions and business.

 NEWE is hopeful that by promoting this growing sport by organizing clinics, demonstrations, and educating the horse community of the definition and benefits of Working Equitation, that more riders and owners will be inspired to be involved in the sport. NEWE is an Affiliate Organization of the national governing organization.  USAWE.  www.usawe.org