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.
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Quick Links for Competition #14
- Obstacle Spotlight: Jump
- Competition #14 – Entries Open!
- February 2026 – Exercise 2
- Obstacle Spotlight: Jug Lift
- Obstacle Spotlight: Double Slalom
- Obstacle Spotlight: Bell Corridor
- Obstacle Spotlight: Single Slalom
- New Year – New goals!
- Rope Gate Obstacle
- Replace Garrocha Pole Obstacle
- Pickup Garrocha Pole Obstacle
- Halt Over Pole – Sidepass Obstacle
- Halt Over Pole Obstacle
OUR IDEAS BLOG
Obstacle Spotlight: Jump
The jump in Working Equitation is relatively small – the key is not about height it’s about willing workability, and a great partnership. Obstacle Setup: cross rail, simple vertical rail or solid object (such as hay bale). Heights vary per level. Gait Requirements and height: Introductory: ground pole at walk or trot Preparatory: 20cm at…
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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 4 obstacles, completed as one continuous video.You choose the placement and order of the obstacles. 📹 If submitting for panel feedback, please ensure filming clearly shows all obstacles.We’ve repeated some…
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Obstacle Spotlight: Jug Lift
The Jug Lift tests the ability of the horse to wait patiently and willingly while the rider completes a task. While the obstacle looks simple, it develops important qualities including straightness, balance, and accuracy. Training for the Jug Lift enables the horse to transition energy down into a quiet halt and then back up in…
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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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