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Last post 06-12-2011 1:30 PM by Gailforce. 5 replies.
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  • 04-13-2011 9:47 AM

    working equitation

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    I am looking for a book on riding working equitation, the riding discipline popular in Spain, Portugal, and other parts of Europe. It's like a combination of dressage and trail horse. Here's a link to a video of the speed test: working equitation It looks pretty fun and I know my Lusitano mare would be good at it. But, I don't know how to do it. Has anyone seen a how-to book written in English about the sport?
    Megan


    		"The horse you get off is not the horse you got on. It is your job as a rider to ensure that as often as possible, the change is for the better."

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  • 04-13-2011 12:14 PM In reply to

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    I have no idea on the book, but, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The communication between horse and rider...if you and Athene pursue this you have to promise to post video on here!!
    BTW, I love that quote in your sig!

    Mojo, 1980?-10/1/2010. RIP Mo-man. I know your life had many bad times in it, and I sincerely hope I made your last few years here on Earth happy and comfortable, with as much love and yummies as your huge heart desired. I love you bud, have fun running in the pastures of heaven. Until we meet again...

  • 04-13-2011 12:48 PM In reply to

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    Someone at the Int'l Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association is helping to get some WE clinics started in the US. He sent me some links to videos, if you're interested. Videos here: You Tube  The first video is the dressage test--nothing like a USDF test, it has sliding stops and walk pirouettes--and when that video is done you'll see a title in the upper right corner of the window that says Part 2. Click on Part 2 and the 2nd video comes up. The 2nd video is about the maneuverability test. When that test is done, Part 3 is displayed just as Part 2 was, click on it in the upper right of the Part 2 window. Part 3 is the speed test again.
    Megan


    		"The horse you get off is not the horse you got on. It is your job as a rider to ensure that as often as possible, the change is for the better."

    Anonymous

  • 06-10-2011 11:23 AM In reply to

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    To find out more about Working Equitation go to www.workingequitationusa.com.  This is the national organization for Working Equitation in the USA.  We are happy to answer any questions you might have!  

  • 06-10-2011 12:34 PM In reply to

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    Oh, great! I will go there right away!
    Megan


    		"The horse you get off is not the horse you got on. It is your job as a rider to ensure that as often as possible, the change is for the better."

    Anonymous

  • 06-12-2011 1:30 PM In reply to

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    that looks like a great event.  fun to watch too!
    Gailforce -- Another old lady rediscovering her inner cowgirl.

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