Working Equitation Practice Sessions and Clinics

Horseless Introduction to Working Equitation Clinic (EOH focus)

Instructors: Karen and Mike Boso.
Karen is a Licensed Judge and Technical Delegate for Working Equitation. Karen and Mike have won multiple National Champion and Reserve Champion titles in Levels from Introductory through Intermediate B.
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 and Saturday, April 11th
Time: 10:00AM till 4:00PM
Participants: Space is limited and pre-registration required
Cost: $75
Registration:  Email Info@KarMikAcres.com
Auditors: participants only
Misc: Please bring a lunch and refreshments. Indoor arena is heated. Chairs available or bring your own. Bring a notebook to take notes. No prior experience with Working Equitation is necessary. All disciplines and all levels of riders are welcome.

This Introductory clinic will be done without horses. We’ve found this is the best way to teach riders about the 4 phases of Working Equitation: 1)Dressage, 2)Ease of Handling (obstacles), 3) Speed (obstacles) and 4) Cattle.  The clinic will focus on the rules and requirements of each phase. We will have a full Ease of Handling course set and walk each obstacle to discuss what the judges are looking for. Once we’ve reviewed all the obstacles and rules, we’ll put it to the test with an actual course walk to discuss strategies for riding both Ease of Handling and Speed courses.

New USAWE rules for 2026 are available on their website.

Other Working Equitation Camps with Practice Shows

Instructors: Karen and Mike Boso
Upcoming Dates:
May 1st-3rd – Includes 2 Day Working Equitation Camp and Practice Show
July 10-12th
Sept. 4-6th
Time: 10:00AM till 4:30 each day
Participants: Space is limited and pre-registration required
Cost: $450 which includes a dry stall for the three days
Auditors: $30 per day (50% off for Team KarMik members)
Misc: Please bring a lunch and refreshments.  No prior experience with Working Equitation is necessary but Horseless Intro clinic is recommended. All disciplines and all levels of riders are welcome. Negative coggins is required.

This clinic will start with the dressage phase and appropriate exercises to excel in this first phase of Working Equitation.  The second day will focus on the Ease of Handling phase and progression with the obstacles. We will help you build a foundation and set you up for success. The third day will be a mock or schooling show where each rider will be able to ride each phase of the sport and will receive a scoresheet from the judge.  Fun way to get started in the sport or tune up your skills for the show season.

Email Info@KarMikAcres.com with any questions or to register.

2026 Practice Sessions

We’ve constructed an over-the-top, regulation obstacle course for the Working Equitation Shows, Practice Sessions & Mini clinics. The obstacles are key to practicing the Ease Of Handling and Speed Trials within Working Equitation. Our entire course or several obstacles will be set during each practice session. We will provide different setups with varied obstacles at each session. Come to one or come to all of the practice sessions. You can come to just have some fun with the obstacles or come with the intention of going on to compete and test your skills at schooling shows, licensed shows, Regional or National levels.  The sky is the limit. We assure you our practice sessions and course will prepare you for anything you want to do in Working Equitation. Come join the fun.  Look forward to seeing you.

Current 2026 Dates:
• March 15th – full obstacle course set up / 11AM – 2PM Full / with enough interest we will add a 3PM-6PM time frame
• March 16th – 4PM-7PM
• April 12th – 11AM-2PM
• April 13th – 4PM -7PM
• May 4th – 4PM – 7PM
• June 5th – 11AM-4PM
• July 13th – 4PM – 7PM
• June 19th – 11AM-2PM
• Aug. 1st 11AM-2PM
• Sept. 7th 4PM-7PM
• Sept. 18th 11AM – 4PM

* Dates subject to change and pending weather.  Additional sessions may be added as demand requires.  If interested in a private lesson on obstacles, please contact us.

* Team KarMik members please email us to schedule additional practice sessions for 2026 season. Let us know what day, time and obstacles you’d like to work on. Once scheduled, pay below to reserve the time. These scheduled events are $40 per rider.

Participants: We will allow up to 8 riders per practice session.   In 2026 pre-registration and payment must be made 5 days prior to actual practice session dates. If there are not a minimum number of participants registered we reserve the right to reschedule/cancel the date.  Due to the labor demands to set the course and the investment KarMik Acres has in the obstacles there will be NO Refunds, so please make sure you are able to attend prior to registration.  If KarMik Acres cancels or reschedules a session refunds will be issued.

We must have a current coggins on file for each horse attending and a signed KarMik Acres release form for each rider.  Practice sessions are open to all breeds, disciplines and levels of riders. Coaching is available by licensed Judge and Technical Delegate for each of our practice sessions. In order to attend Practice Sessions, riders must first attend a KarMik Acres’ Introductory clinic or have prior experience with Working Equitation or have our approval.

Rider Cost: $50 per session rider (includes group coaching) Team KarMik Members have reduced rates on scheduled practice sessions – $30.  $15 each additional horse. Stalls (no shavings) are $25 if required. Email ahead of time if you require a stall.
Auditors: FREE! Come find out what the sport is all about.
Registration: Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.

Email Info@KarMikAcres.com with any questions.