Gallatin Valley Working Equitation
Gallatin Valley Working Equitation
USAWE Licensed
Two USAWE licensed shows
September 26 & 27, 2026
Saddle Peak Equestrian Center · Belgrade, Montana
Cattle Trials Friday, September 25
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Two Sundays of obstacle practice ahead of the September shows, at Saddle Peak Equestrian Center in Belgrade. Come school the obstacles, or just get your horse comfortable in the venue if you are not quite ready to show. This is a practice day, not a clinic. There is no formal instruction, but one of us is on site the whole time.
$40 per horse and rider pair, per day. Payment in full holds your spot: Venmo @GVWorkingEquitation. No refunds.
Sign Up for Obstacle PracticeSpots are limited, so do not wait. Questions: gvworkingequitation@gmail.com.
September 26 & 27, 2026
Two USAWE licensed shows over one weekend, with Cattle Trials on Friday, September 25.
Technical Delegates: Mary Duffy & Beth Lindsay
Show Managers: Stacie Boswell & Tamara Erickson
Show Secretary: Alyssa Briceland
Photographer: Big Sky Burros
Includes Dressage, Ease of Handling, Speed, and Cattle Penning Trials.
Both shows are run by licensed USAWE officials.
USAWE Technical Delegate
Mary is a lifelong amateur equestrian based in Ceres, California, who competed successfully across several disciplines before a working equitation clinic caught her attention. She says that she and her pony have never looked back since.
She has earned Bronze medals in both USAWE and USDF and is a USDF “L” Graduate. Working her way up through the levels of working equitation is where she learned the directives and the rules from the inside, and she enjoys sharing that with riders at every level, from grassroots outings to rated competition.
USAWE Technical Delegate
Beth is a lifelong equestrian and community volunteer who took up the role to give back to a sport she loves. She has ridden a wide range of disciplines since her teens, from western pleasure and gaming to eventing and dressage, and describes the search as over once she found working equitation, for the technical skill, partnership, and grace it asks of a rider.
She lives on an island in Puget Sound with her family, rides the trails and the beach, and works as a communications consultant and freelance writer.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| One show | $250 |
| Add the second show, if spots are available | +$150 |
| Cattle Trial on Friday, each | $100 |
| Under The Big Sky Buckle Series nomination, at your first show | $25 |
Cattle fees may change with cattle costs.
Payment: an invoice will be sent and must be paid in full by September 1, 2026. Because the facility and judge expenses are paid up front, no refunds can be issued for this event, regardless of weather or medical considerations.
Contact the venue directly: Deanna at saddlepeakmt@gmail.com
| Indoor stall, per day | $45 |
| Outdoor stall, per day | $35 |
Stall rates include cleaning and shavings.
Dry camping only, with no water and no electric. Generators are allowed.
No dogs allowed at the venue.
Keeping everyone's horses healthy is of the utmost importance. Required:
Questions? Get in touch.
This show runs in accordance with the U.S. Rules for Working Equitation.
Competitors must be members of USAWE in good standing. Non-members can participate but will not be eligible for ribbons, prizes, or points.
Horses must be recorded with USAWE.
This show runs on the support of these Montana businesses. Please give them yours.
Bridger Animal Nutrition
Hardaway Veterinary Hospital
Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply
Northwestern MutualAndrea Wass