Category: Obstacles

Rope 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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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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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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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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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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Two 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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Rein Back Cup

The REIN BACK CUP: Preliminary, Novice, Elementary and Medium – A True Test of Precision in Working Equitation Working Equitation is a sport that elegantly…
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Switch Cup Obstacle

Mastering the SWITCH CUP for Introductory and Preparatory: Precision Meets Partnership in Working Equitation The Switch Cup simple in appearance but rich in technical demand,…
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Kiwi Pickup Obstacle

The Kiwi Pickup name is unique to Working Equitation in New Zealand, designed to reflect practical, real-life tasks performed on the farm with a Kiwi…
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Halt Over Pole 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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