New and improved Trail Awards
The WES Trail Awards now have more milestones and rewards for the same £40 fee, a new 1,000 hour challenge for £25, any tack allowed, and up to 250 hours in hand.
The Trail Awards are now even better
We're thrilled to launch the new and improved WES Trail Awards, with immediate effect.
Whether you are just starting your western riding adventure or already logging serious hours on the trail, there has never been a better time to get involved.
More awards, same price
We've added more milestones and more rewards, and kept the one-off £40 sign-up fee the same. You just need to stay a WES member for the length of your Trail Awards journey.
What you receive:
- On sign-up: a hi-vis tabard (new)
- 50 hours: a certificate and a first aid kit
- 100 hours: an SOS saddle tag
- 250 hours: a special rosette and a water bottle
- 350 hours: a softshell jacket
- 500 hours: an inscribed silver belt buckle by Montana Silversmiths
New: the 1,000 hour challenge
Already reached 500 hours? You can now enter the 1,000 Hours Challenge for just £25.
- Track your hours each year.
- Stay a WES member.
- Reach 1,000 hours and earn a personalised WES-branded Clique Idaho jacket, with your name (or your horse's) and "1,000 hours" on it.
Any tack welcome
No western saddle? No problem. You can now log hours in any tack, including stock saddles and English tack. It is ideal if you are starting out in western riding or moving across from another style.
New in-hand option
Got a young horse, a golden oldie, or one in rehab? You can now complete up to 250 hours in hand, including long-lining. Trail time matters, however it is done.
Safety first
We recommend:
- a helmet while riding
- well-fitted tack
- gloves, a hat and sturdy boots for in-hand work
- hi-vis for you and your horse
- a mobile phone and a first aid kit on every outing