Sunshine and “Working Equitation” Raise The Temperature at Sao Paulo’s International Lusitano Festival
Working Equitation began as a competition in Italy in 1995, and one year later they hosted the first European Championships with just three nations. It is now a recognized and popular sport in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Brazil, having secured considerable following in each of these countries. In October 2006 the World Championships will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, at which nine nations are expected to participate. The sport has its own governing body in each of the member countries of the Working Equitation Federation. For phase two, Working Equitation’s governing body lists some 25 official obstacles that may be incorporated into the test in which riders are required to negotiate their way around a course, with canter being the obligatory pace between obstacles. In true dressage fashion, judges take account of a horse’s regularity of movement, transitions, execution of lead changes, submission to the aids and confidence, as well as their presence and finesse. The rider must demonstrate good position in the saddle, precision in performing each exercise and the use of aids, as well as the exclusive use of one hand (for intermediate level and above).
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Find out more about stallion services at Windsong Dressage and Equestrian Center. If you have questions you can email Ulla Hudson, our German Certified Instructor.
Windsong Dressage and Equestrian Center
#733, Route 344, Cedar Grove, Edgewood, NM, 87015, USA
505-615-5050
Working Equitation began as a competition in Italy in 1995, and one year later they hosted the first European Championships with just three nations. It is now a recognized and popular sport in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Brazil, having secured considerable following in each of these countries. In October 2006 the World Championships will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, at which nine nations are expected to participate. The sport has its own governing body in each of the member countries of the Working Equitation Federation. For phase two, Working Equitation’s governing body lists some 25 official obstacles that may be incorporated into the test in which riders are required to negotiate their way around a course, with canter being the obligatory pace between obstacles. In true dressage fashion, judges take account of a horse’s regularity of movement, transitions, execution of lead changes, submission to the aids and confidence, as well as their presence and finesse. The rider must demonstrate good position in the saddle, precision in performing each exercise and the use of aids, as well as the exclusive use of one hand (for intermediate level and above).Find out more about stallion services at Windsong Dressage and Equestrian Center. If you have questions you can email Ulla Hudson, our German Certified Instructor.
#733, Route 344, Cedar Grove, Edgewood, NM, 87015, USA
505-615-5050
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