Category: Obstacles

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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Reverse Gate REQUIREMENTS

Written by head Judge, Maree McAteer for competition #12 Novice Level Ideally approaching in left lead canter. Halt immobile at hang up end, pick up…
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Bell Corridor Requirements

Written by head judge, Maree McAteer Introductory Level Entering in straight at walk, halting the rider level with the bell, ringing the bell, reins back…
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Gate Requirements (Comp 12)

Written by head judge, Maree McAteer with foreword by Belinda Rodriguez. UPDATE: from Competition 13 (Oct 2025) onwards the newer WENZ rulebook requirements for the…
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Stockyard Requirements

In our latest competition #12 there is a stockyard between the pole pickup and deposit rather than a knocking or spearing ring obstacle. Our demo…
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