44/ MARCH/APRIL 2018 THE RIDER Working Equitation Canada Comes to Ontario


ease of handling. This phase tests the obedience and part- nership of the horse rider as they complete obstacles. There are twenty different obstacles a course designer can choose from. The horse rider will complete this at their pace. Some of the ob- stacles include ringing a bell, crossing a bridge, lift- ing a pitcher, and riding with the garocha pole. Each of the obstacles incorporates style and enhances the horse’s ability to perform


can be done in any tack western or English, or na- tional styles. The partnership will first complete a dressage test with levels for basic right up to higher levels. The next phase will be


with obstacles that may ap- pear working around a farm or out on a trail, and finally a speed phase to be taken at the riders pace. Working Equitation


first made an appearance in Europe in 1996. It combines dressage,


sport starting to appear in Canada. And you know what it’s a ton of FUN! Working equitation is a great way for equine enthu- siasts to learn something new, improve their horses way of going building cor- rect muscling, increasing obedience, courage, trust and confidence in their equine partner! Working Equitation


By Lise Lemay Corlett. There’s a new equine


out.


of these obstacles are cho- sen by a judge to be com- pleted at speed; again at the rider’s discretion and appro- priate to the level of horse rider.


own working Equitation As- Canada now has our


dressage. The final phase a few


sociation, known as Work- ing Equitation Canada (www.workingequitation.co m) We encourage people to check out our website for more information. There is representation in each province committed to mak- ing working equitation available for everyone to try


encourage people to come on out and try a working eq- uitation introduction. If you like it maybe consider a membership and help us


for something more to do with my horses. I have done dressage, I have ridden western, I have evented done jumpers; I wanted something more something different. I’m getting older now I have a bad back I don’t enjoy jumping any- more. And I love dressage but to me a horse needs more to keep them moti- vated and lets be honest un- less your going to the FEI levels it can get a bit monot- onous. I wanted something to do that was fun and chal- lenging. Something that welcomed all walks, I’m tired of the animosity be- tween the disciplines. I don’t care what saddle you sit in or breed of horse you prefer. I wanted a place where we could talk and share ideas and be open minded and enjoy the com- pany of other enthusiasts. I have been thru so many dis- ciplines I know there is common ground. There is no reason for the nonsense that can go on. (Did I just mention the elephant in the room?) I believe I have found heaven in Working Equitation.” Says Lise LeMay-Corlett co- director of We Can co- director of Ontario. I really would like to


“For me I was looking


705-322-8181 or text 705- 715-2849)


April 21 - WE Play Day 10- 4


May 26 - WE play day


mits.ca


offering Play days at Seven Summits Equestrian Center In Elmvale (near Barrie On- tario)


(info@sevensum- or


bring the sport to everyone! In Ontario we will be


call


June 23 - WE Play day August 11 - Our schooling dressage show will have in- clude a couple WE classes as well as western dressage and regular dressage Sept. 15 - Our schooling dressage show will include a couple WE classes as well as western dressage and reg- ular dressage Are you looking for


open to ALL breeds of horses. ALL disciplines, and there is something for EVERY level of rider! Come out and try it for yourself!


something different come


join us? And learn about working equitation. Safe and fun sport that uses dres- sage for a purpose! Working Equitation is


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