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Working Equitation 101: Obstacles, Scoring & Training for Iberian Horses

In recent years, Working Equitation (WE) has taken the international horse world by storm. Originally developed to showcase the practical skills of Iberian horses in agricultural and ranch work, WE has evolved into a highly competitive sport. For Andalusians and Lusitanos, the discipline feels almost tailor-made—highlighting their agility, intelligence, and natural ability for collection. This article…

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Working Equitation 101: Obstacles, Scoring & Training for Iberian Horses

Working Equitation (WE) blends precision, agility, and partnership—perfect for Iberian horses. Most shows include Dressage, Ease of Handling (EOH), Speed, and sometimes Cattle. Key obstacles: the garrocha (pole), gate, bridge, figure-eight between barrels, sidepass over pole, bell corridor, and the slalom. In EOH, judges reward correctness and calm accuracy; in Speed, time rules—faults add seconds.…

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