Tag: Equestrian

• 

  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…

  More ↗: Rope Gate 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…

  More ↗: Replace Garrocha Pole 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,…

  More ↗: Stock Pen 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…

  More ↗: Pickup Garrocha Pole 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…

  More ↗: Halt Over Pole – Sidepass Obstacle

• 

  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…

  More ↗: Kiwi Pickup Obstacle

• 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…

  More ↗: Halt Over Pole Obstacle

• 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…

  More ↗: Reverse Gate REQUIREMENTS

• 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…

  More ↗: Bell Corridor Requirements

• 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…

  More ↗: Gate Requirements (Comp 12)