Category: Training
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More ↗: Obstacle Spotlight: Double SlalomObstacle Spotlight: Double Slalom
Setup requirements: Preparatory & Preliminary (Requirements for VWE course): • Two slalom lines using 5 poles • Initial line of 3 upright poles or cones…
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More ↗: Obstacle Spotlight: Bell CorridorObstacle Spotlight: Bell Corridor
Setup requirements: • Two poles forming the corridor • An upright mechanism at the end of the corridor to hold the bell • Bell height…
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More ↗: Obstacle Spotlight: Single SlalomObstacle Spotlight: Single Slalom
Gait expectations * Introductory: Walk or trot Obstacle Setup * A straight line of five upright posts or markers * Evenly spaced at approximately 7…
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More ↗: New Year – New goals!
New Year – New goals!
Virtual Working Equitation is excited to bring you our next series of exercises leading up to the March/April 2026 competition (#14) EXERCISE 1 – January…
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More ↗: Rope Gate ObstacleRope Gate Obstacle
The Rope Gate obstacle is one of the most technical and revealing elements in Working Equitation’s Ease of Handling phase. It tests the partnership between…
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More ↗: Replace Garrocha Pole Obstacle
Replace Garrocha Pole Obstacle
The Replace Pole obstacle in Working Equitation develops and demonstrates several core skills that are central to the discipline: – it combines accuracy, obedience, rider…
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More ↗: Stock Pen Obstacle
Stock Pen Obstacle
The Stock Pen obstacle is a true test of stockmanship, this activity simulates the farm work of guiding livestock through a yard. It challenges precision,…
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More ↗: Pickup Garrocha Pole Obstacle
Pickup Garrocha Pole Obstacle
The “Pick Up the Garrocha” obstacle is designed to evaluate the horse and rider’s precision, calmness, obedience, and coordination when performing a seemingly simple yet…
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More ↗: Halt Over Pole – Sidepass Obstacle
Halt Over Pole – Sidepass Obstacle
The Halt over Pole obstacle at Introductory and Preparatory level is designed to prepare your horse for a side pass over the pole by making…
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More ↗: Two Barrels ObstacleTwo Barrels Obstacle
The Two Barrels obstacle is designed to test a rider’s precision and a horse’s symmetry and balance. It may look simple—but it requires thoughtful execution…
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