New England Working Equitation (NEWE) was created in 2018  by Vermont horse professionals Kat Waters and Stephanie Hayes. When Kat passed the baton to Stephanie in 2021 she set out on a mission to immerse herself in furthering her education and experience in Working Equitation to continue to promote the sport in the New England region of the United States.

 

Stephanie is the President of NEWE, a USAWE Professional Instructor, has been awarded multiple Championships at the Regional and National levels and is a USAWE "L" judge.  She also serves on the  USAWE Professional Development Committee. She travels extensively teaching clinics throughout the Atlantic region, coaches  students, and competes on her own horses in Levels 1-7, as well as managing NEWE  competitions and business.

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Since 2023 Deb Quillinan of New York has volunteered her time to NEWE with her epic organizational skills, acting as show secretary and scorer for NEWE competitions and is a USAWE Licensed Technical Delegate and serves on the USAWE Licensed Officials Committee. Deb is an active promoter of WE in the eastern NY region. 

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Linda Ritzer of MA serves NEWE as day show secretary and scorer, volunteer, and assists many NEWE members at competitions by being an extraordinary groom and support person. Linda can be seen lending a hand wherever needed at clinics, shows and events throughout New England. 

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 Keaghan Pike of NH assists by making social media posts  on NEWE's Facebook page and spreading the good word of WE in her area. Keaghan is an active volunteer, always smiling and helping grow the sport in her area. 

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Shelby Whittet of NH volunteers her time helping with email lists, data entry, and keeping membership information organized.