Working Equitation (WE) is a new and fast growing sport that is practical, yet exhilarating
Working Equitation is one of the fastest growing equine sports out there. It's a fun way to train seriously, while at the same time knowing you are feeding your horse's need for - something interesting and meaningful.
Working Equitation is what horsemen in all countries with a tradition of handling cattle from horseback do on a daily basis. It is now a competitive sport anyone can participate in, from beginner to advanced level riders. This sport promotes the traditional style of working cattle from horseback used in different countries while displaying a high degree of training and harmony between horse and rider. Working Equitation Competitions give horsemen an opportunity to test the skills and abilities of both the horse and rider for the qualities needed in a working environment. It promotes good horsemanship and stockmanship while allowing people to ride in the traditional tack and attire of their heritage. This makes it as fun to watch as it is to compete.
The main requirements for Working Equitation are obedience, agility, speed, and cattle handling ability. In order to test each one of the above qualities that make up a highly trained working horse, the competition has four corresponding phases the first three must be in every event. Working Dressage ( arena flat work) Ease of Handling (obstacle course) Speed (timed obstacle course) The 4th stage of Cattle Handling is only included at the higher level competitions or championships.
I personally love WE because it embraces everything I do with my horses on a daily basis, from dressage basics, to obstacle challenges, and impulsion exercises.
When I first saw Pedro Torres, a famous Portuguese WE competitor and his horse Oxidado in a WE speed test on Youtube, I was hooked. Watch Pedro and Oxidado - https://youtu.be/4kW7-l9Y79c
Considering getting involved with WE, but need some support with foundation? I would be happy to give you some insight into how to prepare you and your horse for this fun, exhilarating sport.
WE needs inspired participates to grow.
Working Equitation is one of the fastest growing equine sports out there. It's a fun way to train seriously, while at the same time knowing you are feeding your horse's need for - something interesting and meaningful.
Working Equitation is what horsemen in all countries with a tradition of handling cattle from horseback do on a daily basis. It is now a competitive sport anyone can participate in, from beginner to advanced level riders. This sport promotes the traditional style of working cattle from horseback used in different countries while displaying a high degree of training and harmony between horse and rider. Working Equitation Competitions give horsemen an opportunity to test the skills and abilities of both the horse and rider for the qualities needed in a working environment. It promotes good horsemanship and stockmanship while allowing people to ride in the traditional tack and attire of their heritage. This makes it as fun to watch as it is to compete.
The main requirements for Working Equitation are obedience, agility, speed, and cattle handling ability. In order to test each one of the above qualities that make up a highly trained working horse, the competition has four corresponding phases the first three must be in every event. Working Dressage ( arena flat work) Ease of Handling (obstacle course) Speed (timed obstacle course) The 4th stage of Cattle Handling is only included at the higher level competitions or championships.
I personally love WE because it embraces everything I do with my horses on a daily basis, from dressage basics, to obstacle challenges, and impulsion exercises.
When I first saw Pedro Torres, a famous Portuguese WE competitor and his horse Oxidado in a WE speed test on Youtube, I was hooked. Watch Pedro and Oxidado - https://youtu.be/4kW7-l9Y79c
Considering getting involved with WE, but need some support with foundation? I would be happy to give you some insight into how to prepare you and your horse for this fun, exhilarating sport.
WE needs inspired participates to grow.
- Canadian WE website - workingequitationcanada.com
- U.S.A. WE website - http://www.weunited.us
- Dressage Today Magazine - What is Working Equitation? - Dressage Today
October 19-21, 2018
Working Equitation comes to the Mane Event, in Chilliwack BC.
Three days of WE clinics were offered for the first time at the Mane Event. This fast growing sport is being lead by inspirational Clinicians such as Jill Barron from Turner Valley, Alberta. Jill showed seven participants how to help their horses get used to the Ease of handling obstacles, how to approach, do and exit each obstacle with finesse and savvy. WE BC had a booth maned by Trish Hyatt- BC Director, Lynne Jupp WECan's Secretary/ Treasurer and myself who is also a BC Director. It was so much fun catching up with students I hadn't seen in a while and meet new faces who are eager to get started in this fascinating sport.
July 8-15, 2018
Working Equitation Cross National Camp and Show
Eugene Horse Centre in Oregon USA was the site for the first Cross National Working Equitation five day camp and three day show. There were Americans, Canadians, Australians, and Portuguese attending the cup. The camp exceeded my expectations. High level Instructors gave their time teaching WE dressage and Ease Of Handling - every day was amazing! My gratitude goes out to Julie Alonzo from the U.S. who organized this event and all the Volunteers and Instructors who selfishly gave their time and effort to make this event a success. I also want to thank my husband who came along to take photos and cheer me on. The three day show was a first for Kloee and I. We participated in Novice A Dressage, Ease Of Handling, and the Speed Test. We have homework to work on, in preparation for next year 2019 in Alberta, Canada where the Cross Nationals will be held, and in 2020, Australia!
September 1-3, 2017
Working Equitation's First National Championship Competition
The Working Equitation United had their first National Championship Competition, September 1-3rd, 2017. I figured it was time I went to see what this sport was all about. A friend of mine and myself drove down to Oregon to watch all three days of competition from the Dressage test, Ease of Handling, and finally the most exciting part - the Speed Test.
Our Canadian Team did amazing - 3rd out of 6 in the Team Competition. Kendra MartLand, Tanya Larsen and Trish Hyatt were champions in their division. Lisa Green was 10th out of 17.
Our Canadian Team did amazing - 3rd out of 6 in the Team Competition. Kendra MartLand, Tanya Larsen and Trish Hyatt were champions in their division. Lisa Green was 10th out of 17.
WE 2017 Competition Pictures