WEC News - June 29, 2020

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Dressage Competitors and Friends,

It is with deepest regret that I must announce the cancellation of ALL remaining USDF/USEF dressage shows for the 2020 season at the Whidbey Equestrian Center. This decision was made after considerable thought and discussion surrounding the public health concerns related to the ongoing risks with the COVID pandemic. While this is a disappointing outcome, in consideration of the health and safety of our staff, competitors, volunteers and family, we have determined this to be the safest choice for all.

We felt it was important for us to make this decision at an early juncture, allowing those competitors hoping to compete in the 2020 USDF regional championships, sufficient time to develop their competition strategy. Keeping in mind the USDF “modified” 2020 qualifying requirements.

On behalf of the entire team at WEC, I want to express how much we will miss seeing you and the energy you bring to our facility during the show season.

The Lilo Fore Clinic in August and the October Schooling show will remain on the calendar for this fall. And, we are moving forward with our plans for the 2021 competition season and are looking forward to seeing you again next year.

Take care of yourselves and we wish you all a healthy and successful 2020.

Respectfully
Helen, Mari and Kathy

2020 Lilo Fore Dressage Clinics

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 20:05:15 GMT

Two Clinics for 2020 -- May 4-5 and August 24-25

Lilo came to California in 1971 and bought, for one dollar, an injured three year old American Thoroughbred, Dionysus. Under her training, Dionysus not only healed; he became U.S. "Horse of the Year" in all national levels. She and Dionysus were selected for the USET short list in 1976. Dionysus was only the first in a succession of Lilo's many hard earned and on-going accomplishments over more than 30 years in Sonoma County. She is the winner of numerous national and international Horse of the Year awards for California, USDF and USET. Her judging credentials include: USEF "S" Judge, FEI "I" Judge (retired) and Sporthorse Breed Judge. She is among the founders and serves as chair of the USDF Instructor-Trainer Certification Program. She is continuously involved in many educational programs for Dressage trainers, teachers and judges throughout the United States. In 2017 she was inducted into the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame ( http://horsesdaily.com/article/lilo-fore-named-2017-usdf-hall-fame-inductee ).

Rider training levels: Training Level to Grand Prix.

For clinic sign up, see the WEC Calendar page.

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WEC News - June 29, 2020

2020 Lilo Fore Dressage Clinics

Two Clinics for 2020 -- May 4-5 and August 24-25