Working Equitation was created to celebrate the partnership between horse and rider with a focus on versatility, agility, athleticism and training. Open to all breeds of horse and levels of rider.

It is designed to test horse and rider, through a range of activities combining flat work [Dressage] movements; and obstacle tests where horse and rider negotiate a number of obstacles similar to those encountered whilst working on a property - including 2 phases, one slow for accuracy and with style, and the other being against the clock for skilled riders and highly trained horses.

Initially for less experienced horses and/or riders the obstacles are ridden with two reins, two hands. The ultimate aim and most advanced level is to ride the horse in collection, at walk and canter, riding with one hand only, (left hand) throughout the test.