The Western Equestrian Society was formed in 1985 to promote the Discipline of Western Riding to the standard as practised in the United States. The aims and objectives of the founder members have certainly been achieved as a significant number of members have gone on to compete, officiate and judge at competitions throughout the UK, Europe and the United states. WES now promotes the sport from pure beginners to the very top level and you can start with any breed of horse with members participating with breeds as diverse as Shetland Ponies to World Class Quarter Horses with Arabs, Appaloosas, Cobs, Thoroughbreds and sundry Native Breeds participating in many of the regional shows.In addition the Society has built up an enviable reputation for well organised professionally run events run by knowledgeable officials with a welcoming and friendly attitude to participants only too willing to assist those new to the Western discipline.