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Working Equitation – Who Sets the Rules?
The rules by which Working Equitation is ridden and judged are set by the World Association for Working Equitation (WAWE).
The rulebook of Working Equitation Deutschland e. V. serves to adapt the international requirements to the conditions within Germany.
The rulebook of Working Equitation Deutschland e. V. serves to adapt the international requirements to the conditions within Germany.
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World Association for Working Equitation (WAWE)
The World Association for Working Equitation (WAWE) was founded in 1996. It is an international organisation that aims to promote and standardise the equestrian discipline of Working Equitation worldwide.
WAWE serves as a central point of contact for national associations that organise and regulate this equestrian sport, by developing uniform standards and rules for competitions. WAWE plays a decisive role in setting competition rules, training judges and organising international events.
WAWE serves as a central point of contact for national associations that organise and regulate this equestrian sport, by developing uniform standards and rules for competitions. WAWE plays a decisive role in setting competition rules, training judges and organising international events.
Rulebook of Working Equitation Deutschland e. V.
Regulations of Working Equitation
The association Working Equitation Deutschland (WED e.V.) is, so to speak, the German “arm” of WAWE. WED selects the national coach and team leader of the German Working Equitation national team – and it publishes the German rulebook for the sport.
For the most part, the document is of course a translation of the internationally valid WAWE rules – but there are certain adaptations to national particularities. The most notable of these is cattle work, which is ridden internationally at tournaments in teams of three to four riders, but in Germany, for animal welfare reasons, only individually.
For the most part, the document is of course a translation of the internationally valid WAWE rules – but there are certain adaptations to national particularities. The most notable of these is cattle work, which is ridden internationally at tournaments in teams of three to four riders, but in Germany, for animal welfare reasons, only individually.
What Rules Are There for Working Equitation Tournaments?
The rulebook of the Working Equitation Deutschland e. V. association comprises almost 70 pages, setting out the rules by which the equestrian discipline Working Equitation is to be conducted.
Among other things, it provides the following rules for the organisation of Working Equitation tournaments:
Among other things, it provides the following rules for the organisation of Working Equitation tournaments:
- Entry requirements: WED regulations stipulate that all horses taking part in competitions must be at least 4 years old. This ensures that the horses are sufficiently developed and trained.
- Clothing: Participants should wear clothing in muted colours that suits a particular style and matches the horse in colour. Traditional, national or regional costumes may also be worn.
- Equipment: Specific requirements by performance class, which, for example, prohibit the use of boots and bandages in dressage tests or regulate the length of spurs and whips.
- Obstacles: The rulebook sets out the type of obstacles, such as barrels, bridges and slaloms, as well as their spacing, height and requirements for the respective class. It also provides guidance on the correct execution of the movements within the tests.
- Horse welfare: WED rules include a health check of the horses by a veterinarian before a competition, to ensure that the animals are fit and healthy.
- Conduct and fair play: In the event of a rule violation, such as the use of unauthorised aids, penalty points can be given or, in more serious cases, disqualifications imposed.
- Safety regulations: There are specific instructions for dealing with emergencies, such as the presence of a trained medical team during events.
The Working Equitation Deutschland association ensures that international regulations are adapted to national particularities. — International regulations are adapted, among other things, for animal welfare reasons.
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Everything About Working Equitation on Iberosattel.com
- What Is Working Equitation?
- History of Working Equitation
- Who Is Working Equitation Suitable For?
- Working Equitation Basics / Getting Started
- The Disciplines of Working Equitation
- Performance Classes in Working Equitation
- Which Horse Breeds Are Suited to Working Equitation?
- What Do You Need for Working Equitation?
- Which Saddle for Working Equitation?
- What Tournaments Are There in Working Equitation?
- Who Sets the Rules?
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