Training

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

Obstacle Spotlight: Double Slalom

Setup requirements: Preparatory & Preliminary (Requirements for VWE course): • Two slalom lines using 5 poles • Initial line of 3 upright poles or cones spaced 7 m apart • Second line of 2 poles placed 7 m from the first line, evenly positioned at the centre point between the gaps Novice and above (Requirements…

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Obstacle Spotlight: Bell Corridor

Setup requirements: • Two poles forming the corridor • An upright mechanism at the end of the corridor to hold the bell • Bell height approximately 2 metres ✦Training show allowance: Slight variation is permitted for the virtual show so that we can accomodate the 20x40m arena size and obstacles that participants have on hand…

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Obstacle Spotlight: Single Slalom

Gait expectations * Introductory: Walk or trot Obstacle Setup * A straight line of five upright posts or markers * Evenly spaced at approximately 7 metres apart * Transition markers clearly placed at the entry and exit What Judges Are Looking For * Evenness and accuracy: A narrow, consistent weave with equal distance around each…

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New Year – New goals!

Virtual Working Equitation is excited to bring you our next series of exercises leading up to the March/April 2026 competition (#14) EXERCISE 1 – January 2026 Exercise Levels and Requirements INHAND & LIBERTY • Choose any WENZ level for selected obstacles. • Single or Double Slalom • Bell Corridor • Gate • Jug INTRO ~…

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