Tag: virtual-competition

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  February 2026 – Exercise 2

  ✨ Coming Up in February – Try Out Exercise #2! ✨ This exercise may be ridden or done in hand and includes a series of…

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  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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  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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