Working Equitation

Working Equitation: the badass way of dancing with horses

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Working Equitation Rocks!

Thinking about getting involved in working equitation? www.usfwe.org

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Consolidated Working Equitation Rulebook Continuing Education.

An exciting new change for our Novice riders! In Ease of Handling up to this point, if a rider dropped an object (pole, cup, etc) they had to dismount retrieve the object and remount. Our 2017 rules state, at the Novice level the rider has the option to dismount and retrieve the object or take a zero for the obstacle and continue on. In speed the Novice riders have the option to dismount and retrieve the object or take a 30 second penalty and move on. Also new for our Novice riders, if a rider takes three zeros in their Ease of Handling trial, they will not be allowed to compete in the speed round. If riders and horses were unable to complete three or more obstacles, they have not demonstrated the proficiency needed to perform obstacles at speed. In speed, Novice riders unable to complete an obstacle will have the option to move on with a 30- second penalty. After three incomplete obstacles, the rider will be disqualified. Our Children’s and Introductory level riders will still have dropped objects handed to them by the ground crew. For more details on the penalties, obstacle requirements for each level, and disqualifications see the rule book. The rule book can be found online www.weiausa.com or www.usfwe.org(Contributed by Tarrin Warrin)

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Consolidated USA Rulebook Continuing Education: Score Sheets.

The Ease of Handling score sheets have changed for 2017. The collective marks now more closely match the Dressage collective marks. This is going to make understanding the marks easier and make the evaluation of the ride by the judge more accurate. On the older version of the score sheets, both Submission and Impulsion were graded in the same mark. However, Impulsion and Submission can be almost exact opposites of each other in many circumstances. Submission and impulsion affect the overall quality of the gaits. On the new Ease of Handling score sheets, there will still be a score for Gaits in the collective marks. The Rider mark will still be included for the rider’s performance and use of aides. The new relaxed tack and attire standards made it necessary to add a mark for presentation. In addition, often times at the large shows, Dressage and Ease of Handling are performed on different days. Historically, riders are not using the same “presentation” for Dressage and Ease of Handling. Now the Presentation will be factored in to the Ease of Handling trial, as well as, the Dressage trial. The newest collective mark that may be unfamiliar is the Transition/Navigation mark. This mark is used to evaluate all the transitions on the course. Transitions are also factored into each individual obstacle score. Course Navigation is included in this mark. The lines of travel to obstacles, correct bends, correct leads, and approaches to obstacles are take in to consideration or this mark. In the penalty section of the score sheet, there are lines for the three different penalties that are not directly related to obstacles. In the new set of rules, Failure to Salute is no longer a disqualification. It will be a point/time penalty deduction in all trials for each occurrence. Use of voice is the same 2-point deduction each occurrence as in the previous rules. This penalty is only assessed in only the Dressage and Ease of Handling trials at the Judge’s discretion. Outside Assistance may be a penalty. If considered severe enough, the judge may even choose to disqualify the rider from the trial. This is true of all trials. For copies of the new score sheets see Appendix C of the rule book. Information on the specific penalties can be found in the Ease of Handling section of the rule book. The rule book can be found online www.weiausa.com or www.usfwe.org (contributed by Tarrin Warren and USFWE/WEIAUSA)

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The New Working Equitation Rulebook has new levels that are huge improvement!  Check out this great article about the new levels.

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Jade II Da Sernadinha: breathtaking, buckskin APSL Lusitano stallion

Jade II Da Sernadinha: breathtaking, buckskin APSL Silver Medal Lusitano stallion with powerful movement, correct conformation, and three magnificent gaits. ...

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Membership in USFWE is open to any association, organization, club, or group that is interested in promoting and developing the sport of Working Equitation. If you are interested in being affiliated with the Federation please contact USFWE for further information or download the application on our website, which lists the requirements and fees. One of our big advantages is that we allow our organizations a lot of independence and for 2017, our fees are very low and USFWE will be rolling our a high point award program starting competition year 2017!

These are the organizations that make up the USFWE.

Arizona Working Equitation Club

Eastern Region Andalusian Horse Club

Gulf Coast Working Equitation

High Country Working Equitation

The United States Working Equitation Association

Central California Working Equitation Association (CCWEA)

Working Equitation Oklahoma

Working Equitation Nebraska

Working Equitation Mid-Atlantic

Dressage for Horsemen

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Jade II Da Sernadinha: breathtaking, buckskin APSL Silver Medal Lusitano stallion with powerful movement, correct conformation, and three magnificent gaits. Jade is standing at stud in 2017 at Cielo Azure Lusitanos ([email protected] or 434-979-0090 for details) 

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrFt_ChmIJw)

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USFWE Elections are completed! We have a new slate of officers!

USFWE Elections are completed! We have a new slate of officers!   President: Jill Glasspool Malone, PhD

Vice President: Dr. Rebecca Yount

Secretary: Alicia Little

Treasurer: Amy Star

Terms will begin December 1, 2016http://usfwe.org/index.php/2016/11/09/usfwe-elections-are-completed/

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Thierry Vergez and his lusitano stallion ALMOXARIFE, working equitation competition in Tarbes, august 2014.

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From the Euro Working Equitation Champs last weekend! Ease of handling phase is so aesthetically pleasing. 

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Pedro Torres and his lusitano stallion OXIDADO, portuguese working equitation World Champions | © Pedro Torres

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Andiamo and Carlos Carneiro | requested by @theclassicalhorse​ | © AndalusianWorld

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ABOUT USFWE

The United States Federation of Working Equitation Organizations (USFWE) represents the culmination of months of work by a dedicated group of volunteers from organizations currently promoting the sport of working equitation in the United States. USFWE had its beginnings in October of 2012 following the advice of João Ralão Duarte, President of the Board of the World Association of Working Equitation (WAWE). The organizations interested in following the WAWE regulations joined together at that time, creating an umbrella organization to promote the sport with one recognized set of rules for national and international competitions.

Working Equitation is what horsemen in all countries with a tradition of working cattle on horseback do on a daily basis.  It is now a competitive sport anyone can participate in, from beginning to advanced level riders. It is a multi-faceted equestrian sport whose fundamental purpose is to promote the traditional styles of cattle work riding used in various regions and countries while displaying a high degree of training and unity between horse and rider..