Saddleseat & Western School League of Greater Los Angeles - News

New Helmet Requirements

1/10/2020

Effective for the February 9th, 2020 and all following Saddle Seat and Western School League shows, Novice and Freshman riders in both Saddle Seat and Western divisions are required to wear protective headgear during their classes. Protective headgear must be fastened and worn appropriately. No exceptions will be allowed.

This requirement applies to the following classes:
Novice Saddle Seat Equitation
Novice Saddle Seat English Pleasure
Freshman Saddle Seat Equitation
Freshman Saddle Seat English Pleasure
Novice Western Horsemanship
Novice Western Equitation
Freshman Western Horsemanship
Freshman Western Equitation

Riders in Junior Varsity and Varsity classes will still have the option to wear a hat or protective headgear.

This requirement is recorded in the official rules of the Saddle Seat and Western School League, Rule V Section B, and Rule VI Section A.

New Middle School Scholarship Opportunity

10/22/2019

In addition to the Senior Scholarship, the SWSL is pleased to be able to offer a Middle School Scholarship to a qualifying graduating 8th grader! Find out more about the requirements and application process on our Resources page here.

October 6 2019 Show Overview

10/7/2019

Congratulations to all our competing equestrians in the October 6th, 2019 SWSL show! We had 22 exhibitors in the 16 classes that the SWSL offers in Saddle Seat and Western disciplines from Novice to Varsity level. What a great turnout!

Our Saddle Seat Judge for the day was Joy Lazarus and our Western Judge was Renee Baker. We are grateful to have such accomplished judges for our licensed shows. The show began promptly at 9:00am in the Large Oval of the Los Angeles Equestrian Center and wrapped a little after 12:00pm.

October 6 Show Location Change

10/2/2019

Please be advised that the location for the October 6th SWSL show has been changed back to the Large Oval. This is the show ring where our shows usually take place. It is expected to be very warm so please come prepared for the heat. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

9/22/19 Meeting Location Change

9/20/2019

Please be advised the location for the September 22nd Mandatory SWSL Meeting has changed. The meeting will now be held in the LA Equestrian Center's "Hospitality Lounge Barn", near the Small Oval show ring, and women's bathroom. Look for signs directing you, and we're looking forward to seeing you there!

2019-2020 Season Flyer

8/9/2019

It's about that time of year again to start thinking about the upcoming SWSL season, and the new school year! Our new 2019-2020 SWSL flyer is now available for download in order to help spread the word about the league to potential new Saddle Seat and Western equestrians. The flyer is 8.5" x 11", so it is perfect for easy and quick printing for those community bulletin boards, back to school events, and school club gatherings. Click here to download a copy today!

April 14 2019 Show Overview

4/15/2019

Congratulations to all our competing equestrians in the April 14th, 2019 SWSL show! We had 19 exhibitors in 14 of the 16 classes that the SWSL offers in Saddle Seat and Western disciplines from Novice to Varsity level. We look forward to continuing to grow these classes in the next season.

We celebrated our 4 graduating seniors, Bleu Stroud, Emily Holden, Mayumi Pitrat, and Josie Croasmun in the Senior Recognition ceremony prior to the show. We are so proud of these equestrians and we've been lucky to have them be a part of this league. We wish them good luck in all their future endeavors!

April 14th Show Location

4/11/2019

Please be advised our April 14th Show will be held in a new show ring at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center (See map below.) The parking and trailering locations will be the same as previous shows.

Please ensure all Seniors who wish to participate in the Senior Recognition Ceremony, and who have submitting the Senior Recognition Form are on-site and prepared in time for an 8:45am start. After the Recognition Ceremony, the show will begin promptly at 9:00am.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Accepting Submissions for Senior Recognition

3/6/2019

We are now accepting submissions for our Senior Recognition Ceremony at our last show of the season, which is on April 14th, 2019!

The Senior Recognition Ceremony is held at the final show of the SWSL season to recognize our outgoing senior exhibitors. The Ceremony begins promptly at 8:45am in the show ring, before the commencement of the show. Seniors and parents/guardians are to be ready at the show ring gate to be called in by name. Exhibitors may enter the show ring mounted or on foot, at the exhibitor’s discretion. The information submitted with the Senior Recognition form will be announced during the Recognition Ceremony.

2017 Senior Isabelle Gatti & Family

In order to be a participant, exhibitors must be an outgoing Senior in high school, and must have submitted the Senior Recognition form with their show entry form by the entry submissions deadline, which is April 1st. Send completed this form with show entry to Elizabeth Currer at 2112 Galbreth Road, Pasadena, CA 91104.

Form is available for download on our "Forms" page, or in the link below.

Click HERE to download Form and Instructions.

February 3rd 2019 Show Cancelled

2/1/2019

Attention All: The February 3rd show has been cancelled due to the rain. All entry checks will be destroyed. Thank you all and we are looking forward to our next show in April!