We're very excited about our programme of events for 2012 and really hope that you'll come and join in the fun. Our programme of events is designed to have something for everyone. Details of all events currently planned are included in our latest newsletter (just click here to download). This year's schedule includes training events and also social events. Our intention is that we help every member to access the full range of benefits that WES offers, and get maximum value from their membership fee. We also want to encourage western enthusiasts who are not yet WES members to come and join us! Spectators are always welcome to any event. Some events will attract a spectator fee which will contribute to event costs, but we will also be running a range of social events such as free video evenings. These provide a great opportunity to get to know each other and learn even more about our sport.
We're already receiving bookings for our 2012 events so it really is important to book your places early. This is particularly important with regard to the 3 day WES Clinic and Camp scheduled for 29th June to 1st July 2012. This event is attracting a lot of interest, so you need to let Judith know as soon as possible if you want to make a provisional booking. Full details of how to secure your booking with a £50 deposit will be included in the next Newsletter (due out in February 2012).
We believe in having fun, but we also know that to become better at our sport we have to make an effort to learn. When it comes to learning about western riding there are, unfortunately, some people out there who claim they know a lot more than they really do. As the sport becomes more popular, a lot of "experts" suddenly appear and offer to help you, sometimes free of charge and with the best of intentions!
That's why, as members of the Western Equestrian Society, we only organise events using trainers approved by the Society, or with an equivalent qualification. First and foremost this is an important safeguard on quality, but there are also very practical reasons why we do this. For example, all WES Approved Instructors are required to have in place appropriate insurance and first aid certification, and are also CRB approved.
Before she was appointed as Devon County Representative Judith wrote a manifesto setting out her ideas of how the job could be done. It sets out a vision for WES in Devon that we hope will convince WES members and potential members that WES really is a great Society to be part of. Click here to download the document. After you've read it please let us know how we could make things even better. And tell us about what you're getting from your own membership. If you have a good news story we'd love to hear it and tell everyone else too!
Don't forget that there's plenty going on around us too! Details of all events in Area 3, including Devon, are set out on the current Area 3 newsletter which you can download by clickinghere.
We're very excited about our programme of events for 2012 and really hope that you'll come and join in the fun. Our programme of events is designed to have something for everyone. Details of all events currently planned are included in our latest newsletter (just click 
Before she was appointed as Devon County Representative Judith wrote a manifesto setting out her ideas of how the job could be done. It sets out a vision for WES in Devon that we hope will convince WES members and potential members that WES really is a great Society to be part of. Click 
Don't forget that there's plenty going on around us too! Details of all events in Area 3, including Devon, are set out on the current Area 3 newsletter which you can download by clicking