Ringside Live · Monthly Open Discussion
2026-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Google Meets
Behind the Bell™ participants meet live once a month, and this is our first one.
This session opens Module 1 with special guest Amy Star, USAWE “S” Judge. Amy will walk through how a Working Equitation competition is actually built and actually scored — from the judge’s chair, the technical delegate’s clipboard, the scribe’s seat, and the show office. Bring the question you were too embarrassed to ask ringside.
Two hours, discussion-based, and recorded for anyone who cannot attend live.
Who can attend: This session is for enrolled Behind the Bell™ participants. The join link is posted in Ringside, the private participant dashboard.
Not enrolled yet? Behind the Bell™ is our year-long officiating education program — twelve self-paced modules, monthly live mentorship, a private discussion forum, and in-person practicum opportunities. It is $35 per month, or $25 per month for WEFL members, and you can cancel anytime. You do not need to be a WEFL member to enroll. Read the full syllabus and a complete sample lesson for free before you decide.
Behind the Bell™ is education. USA Working Equitation is the licensing body for officials; this program does not confer a license or certification.Behind the Bell

WEFL Presents: A Conversation with Tiago Ernesto — Director of Education & Master Clinician
2026-07-01 19:00 - 20:00
WEFL Special Guest | Weds, July 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET | Online via Google Meet

You've seen his name. On July 1, you'll meet the man behind it.
Working Equitation Florida is honored to welcome Tiago Ernesto — FEI Grand Prix dressage trainer, Master Working Equitation clinician, and WEFL's Director of Education — for an exclusive live interview and introduction.
Trained at Portugal's historic Alter Real National Stud and with over a decade of coaching and competing in the United States, Tiago brings a rare depth to his work: classical horsemanship, FEI-level competitive experience, and a genuine passion for developing serious Working Equitation instruction in this country. He is the educational force behind WEFL's inaugural Train the Trainers Series — and this is your first chance to know him, in his own words.
In this 45-minute conversation, we'll explore:

His journey from Portugal to the U.S. and what shaped his training philosophy
What he believes serious Working Equitation instruction actually requires
What he's looking for in the first Train the Trainers cohort
His vision for the future of WE in America

This event is FREE and open to everyone. RSVP to receive your Google Meet link.
🔑 WEFL Members: You'll have the opportunity to submit questions for Tiago in advance
