Introduction to Working Equitation Clinic

Join us March 7 – March 9, 2025 for Betsy Fajen’s Clinic “Introduction to Working Equitation”

Working Equitation is the fastest growing equine sport in the United States and is quickly gaining popularity with equestrians for its diversity and inclusion. WE is comprised of four trials: Dressage, Ease of Handling (obstacles), Speed, and Cattle Work. This discipline is open to English and Western riders with horses of all breeds.

For information on the requirements of the different levels and the required dressage tests for each level, please refer to the WE website (https://usawe.org/).

This clinic will focus on the Dressage and Ease of Handling trials and is targeted towards riders who are new to Working Equitation as well as anyone who is already showing WE and continuing to expand on their knowledge and experience. Groups of 2-3 riders will be placed together based on experience with riding level and knowledge of WE. Each session is 1.5 – 2 hours depending on group size.

This clinic will kick off on Friday evening with an optional educational lecture by clinician, Betsy Fajen. This presentation will introduce you to WE and go over the important components of this discipline. Saturday’s focus will be dressage and Sunday will prioritize the EOH portion. We encourage clinic participants to stay and observe other participant’s sessions as this will help you on your own path to knowledge and success.

If you are new to WE, the focus of this clinic will be introducing you to the required dressage test, course patterns & navigation, execution of the EOH obstacles, reviewing rules, as well as insider tips and tricks from experienced competitor, Betsy Fajen. If you are familiar with WE through past clinics and shows, the focus will be building upon those skills needed for the dressage tests, advancing knowledge with course planning and navigation, and finessing EOH obstacle execution.

This clinic welcomes horses of all levels of training. If you would like to attend with a young or green horse with limited exposure, please contact Betsy Fajen to discuss if this is the right clinic for you and your horse.

No in-hand participation.

Fee: $350 for the weekend. Includes stall at Brandreth Farms.
Stall required for all clinic participants.
*If you require trailer hooks ups for LQ or camper please contact Kylie. Additional fee may apply.
Auditors: $30/day
Current negative coggins required
Veterinary health certificate required for horses coming from out of state

Registration Policy: Registration is handled only on Eventbrite. Rider registration will open Saturday December 14th at 10 am. If any issues regarding registration please contact Kylie Burns at or

Payment Policy: Payment must be received in full to secure clinic spot. There are no deposits and no holding spots.

Refund / Cancellation Policy: We follow standard show policy. No refunds will be provided without a veterinarian report provided. Refund may also be issued if there is a waitlist or rider can fill their own spot.

Clinician Bio:

Betsy has a well established background in Western Dressage and cross trains by applying it to Working Equitation successfully. She has competed up to level five in Working Equitation and is currently ranked #31 in the world for Western Dressage Association of America with her mustang Bravado, who she has personally developed and trained Not only has Bravado achieved his bronze, silver, and gold medal, he is the 17th horse in the world to earn the prestigious Supreme Champion, the WDAA’s highest honor.

In the last four years Betsy has worked diligently to bring Working Equitation to the greater Atlanta area by hosting schooling shows and clinics at her home facility, Wild at Heart Ranch. Wild at Heart Ranch was host to Georgia’s first Rated Working Equitation show in Georgia in August 2024 and plans to continue to organize more Working Equitation events in the future.

In this two day clinic, participants will have the opportunity to learn about this multi-faceted discipline and apply learned skills to their dressage test and ease of handling course in a beautiful covered arena and relaxed environment. Whether prepping for the upcoming show season, looking to learn more about the sport or just have a fun weekend with your horse, participants will leave with an understanding of what judges will look for in a dressage tests as well as correct execution of obstacles and course navigation for the ease of handling course.

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