Areas

Area 9

Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk. 51 members.

Area 9

Welcome to WES Area 9

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Your area team

Meet the Area 9 team

Rob Painter
Area 9 Rep
Hi, I’m Rob Painter Area 9 Rep. I have been involved in Western Equitation for almost 30 years. Initially supporting my wife Sue ( and other founders) to set up the UK Paint Horse Society, whose Charter was granted by the APHA in USA. And from there worked with WES to help with brining multi carded Judges over from USA for the Nationals as part of a deal with the American Paint Horse Association. Somewhere along the way I took over as the Announcer at the WES National show and then have announced at most of the UK western venues and shows.
Having stepped back from the Paint Horse Society a few years ago and finding I had some time on my hands I applied to be Chair of WES in 2023 and was succesful ! I really enjoyed the role however after 3 years in the hot seat I decided to step down in March 2026, but wanted to still find away of helping.
I was encouraged by the new and current Chair Dan Gwalter, to take on the vacant Area 9 Rep role. I started as a County rep but decided the rest of the Area deserved events too. So here I am and we are having fun and getting people active again. I am delighted that in 2026 we have had a number of clinics and membership is growing again.

Coming up in Area 9

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Neighbouring areas

Events near Area 9

Pole Clinic with Jan Gay at Fallowbrook (Paddock Wood - Kent), Clinic, Area 8, 2026-11-07, Fallowbrook
Kensham Farms Trail Ride, Trail ride, Area 8, 2026-11-15, Kensham Farms
Lee Rutter 1 Day Clinic - Hedsor Park Farm (Berkshire), Clinic, Area 8, 2026-11-21, Hedsor Park Farm

Moments That Matter (10)

Photos entered by members in Area 9.

Playtime — 2026
PlaytimeSubmitted by Tracey Eaton

1st camp for Dallas — 2026
1st camp for DallasSubmitted by Audrey Wallin

1st place walk, jog trail — 2026
1st place walk, jog trailSubmitted by Audrey Wallin

1st place for walk, jog western pleasure — 2026
1st place for walk, jog western pleasureSubmitted by Audrey Wallin

Christmas at fun club — 2026
Christmas at fun clubSubmitted by Helen Glenn

VE day at fun club — 2026
VE day at fun clubSubmitted by Helen Glenn

Lesson with Jolie Cooper — 2026
Lesson with Jolie CooperSubmitted by Helen Glenn

Horseman's Sunday getting blessed on the village green — 2026
Horseman's Sunday getting blessed on the village greenSubmitted by Helen Glenn

First ever western clinic and first time in indoor arena — 2026
First ever western clinic and first time in indoor arenaSubmitted by Annabelle Gage

Lee rutter clinic 03/01/26 — 2026
Lee rutter clinic 03/01/26Submitted by Helen Glenn And Beauty

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Event managers

Rob Painter

Area sponsors

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