All current members are welcome to attend. If you do plan to attend, please register so we can send you any necessary information.
Meetings will be held in person at
Fire Station 21
8895 N Madison Ave NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Working Equitation Clinic at BISC May 17th
Future Clinics June 20th & July 25th
We’re excited to have Jenni Turla joining us for this clinic—and she has generously reduced her rate to make this opportunity more accessible.
What is Working Equitation?
A working equitation clinic is a hands-on training event where riders and horses learn the skills used in Working Equitation—a discipline inspired by traditional ranch, farm, and cattle work, especially from Southern Europe.
You’ll usually see a small group of riders in an arena with a clinician guiding them one-by-one or in a group. The focus is on precision, communication, and calmness as horses navigate obstacles that simulate real ranch tasks.
Working equitation clinics tend to be:
By the end of a clinic, most riders notice:
A full course is essentially a pattern you memorize and ride in order, usually with 10–15 obstacles spread around the arena.
You’ll start at a designated point and follow numbered obstacles like a flow course.
Here’s a realistic clinic-style layout you might ride:
More about Jenni Turla:
Jenni Turla is a lifelong equestrian, beginning her riding career at the age of 6, becoming an active member of United States Pony Club on Vashon Island. She competed throughout the NW Region winning many championships along the way and achieving her USPC “B” certification at 16. Jenni graduated from Western Washington University degree in BioChemistry and while raising her family in Kingston she and became an active member of BISC. She continued her passion with horses, achieving her USDF bronze medal and training many horses and riders to successful careers in dressage and eventing. In 2020 a Craigslist find of an unbroke Appaloosa/ Tennessee Walker started the partnership and in 2024 LNR Andy Stargazer and Jenni begin their USAWE journey. They solidified their career in Working Equitation with 2025 National Reserve Champions Level 3,
2025 Region 1 High Point Open Champions, 2025 Region 1 Level 3 Champions
Jenni is currently a USAWE Professional Instructor Candidate continuing her education riding with the USAWE team coach, Miguel Undebarrena and spending countless hours shadowing judges at the highest levels of competition. In 2026 Jenni will be competing her self trained horse LNR Andy Stargazer at level 4. “Working Equitation is one of the fastest growing sports in the USA, welcoming riders of all skills and horses of all breeds. Riders of all disciplines compete together, western and english attire, it truly is about the horse and the partnership that you have created is rewarded.”
This clinic is for riders of all skills levels, it will be an introduction to the obstacles of Working Equitation and develop course riding skills, we will group riders according to skill levels and experience with Working Equitation. Designed to be a fun community building event with the opportunity to strengthen your partnership with your horse.
More information about Working Equitation can be found on the website:
https://usawe.org/
*no refunds will be issued. All registrations fees are final.
Wine & Cheese Trail Rides are here!
Join us at the Bainbridge Island Saddle Club for an evening of riding and relaxation. All ages are welcome, and we are pleased to offer both wine and non-alcoholic beverages as part of our curated trail-side social. We’ll meet up at the Club, head out for a scenic ride through Manzanita Park, and return to unwind with a delicious spread!
Location: 7650 NE Day Rd West, Bainbridge Island, WA
Time: Ride sets off at 5:00 PM
Cost: $20 for Members
Please note that for insurance purposes, membership is required to participate in the trail ride portion of this event. If you haven't already, Join Now.
Dressage is back at BISC!
Join us for a fun and welcoming Dressage Schooling Show at BISC
Saturday, June 6th.
This is a great opportunity to get mileage with your horse, practice in a relaxed show environment, and prepare for the Lower Puget Sound Dressage Club Show taking place the following day on Sunday, June 7th.
Show Manager: Pam Knudsen
To sign up, visit https://foxvillage.com/results and search for: “2026 Bainbridge Island Saddle Club Schooling Show” in the Show field.
Day Stalls for the June 6th Dressage Schooling Show
Stall and Camping for the LPSDC June 7th Dressage Show
Lower Puget Sound Dressage Club Schooling Show
WDAA rated and UDSF/USEA schooling show
June 20th Working Equitation Clinic at BISC
July 25th Working Equitation Clinic at BISC
7650 NE Day Rd West, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110PO Box 10456, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110bainbridgesaddleclub@gmail.com
