Working Equitation
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VIDEO EXAMPLES
These You Tube videos are of various levels, and various styles of tack/attire. Many more can be found by searching "Working Equitation" on YouTube.com
For more information on the sport, visit the American organization, Working Equitation USA. The website has all the rules, descriptions of the obstacles . . . and even virtual (video) competitions you can enter.
Working Equitation . . . a fast-growing fun sport with several phases . . . based on European cattle working traditions.
Dressage: flatwork riding pattern with a level for everyone!
Ease of Handling: Focuses on the control and skills of horse and rider in working obstacles.
Speed : Navigating obstacles at a faster pace than EOH.
Cattle: Generally found in team competitions. Somewhat similar to American Team Penning . . . teams of 4 cut a cow from a herd and drive it into a pen.
Obstacles (2 phases)
Ease of Handling
Speed
Dressage Phase
Cattle Phase
A level for everyone:
Leadline, Walk/Trot to Advanced with Grand Prix-style movements!
Choice of Tack & Attire:
Western, Dressage, Hunt Seat, or Heritage!
