EXERCISES AND SEQUENCES
We have a selection of training ideas in our blog for chunking down the skills in Working Equitation obstacles, as well as putting a sequence together in preparation for riding a course of obstacles. These are being added from our previous site as time permits…
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webinars
A webinar series on obstacles is available for $50NZD. You will receive over five hours of video materials showing a selection of riders doing the Rope Gate, Stockpen, Double Slalom, Bell Corridor, Side Step and Halt over Pole with observations by Maree McAteer on specific training issues and how to resolve them. Please email entries@virtualworkingequitation.com for details of the three webinars.
Short Training CLIPS
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OUR IDEAS BLOG
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 horse and rider, requiring precision, calmness, and clear communication.
Read more…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 skill, and real-world practicality, making it a key obstacle for showcasing partnership and technical control in Working Equitation.
Read more…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, promotes agility, sharpens transitions, and strengthens the partnership between horse and rider through trust and communication in tight quarters.
Read more…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 technically important task: picking up a long wooden pole (the Garrocha) from a barrel or stand. It also assesses the rider’s ability to control the horse with one hand, maintain…
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