Registration for "CanWe2026" Canterbury Working Equitation Event at Debbie Nelson (Coach2go)

 

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Sunday 21st June is a club training day. Typically, you start in a group of up of 4/5 (max) with an introduction to flatwork requirements and then proceed to the obstacles. You have about an hour and a half. For this club event Gwen (and Cruz) will offer obstacles coaching. 

10am – 10.45 Deb  preliminary/preparatory/ introductory. 11-11.45 Gwen  obstacles. Practice riding the course at the end. 

12pm shared lunch. Questions and queries on WE... or anything horsey

1pm-2.30 Deb - in-hand flat work and move straight on to obstacles. Limited to max of 5. Must wear a helmet

$50 (includes GF) and free use of the course in the afternoon if you wish

2.30pm afternoon is an open course for yourself with assistance available as required. $20 if a different horse or you just want to stay and practice your moves with your morning horse.  

Working Equitation (WE) is as much about building partnership and trust as it is about mastering technical skills. The safe supportive atmosphere encourages experimentation and learning, with an emphasis on patience, empathy, and good horsemanship. 

For the CANWE 2026 group, training typically begins with the fundamentals of flat work, helping both horse and rider develop balance, responsiveness, and clear communication.

Riders then progress to introducing obstacles, starting with simple elements like poles and slaloms, before advancing to more complex challenges such as side-passing over poles or opening gates from horseback.

Training days are led by qualified and trainers who combine elements of classical dressage, and work in the field. Training days cater to all skill levels, and are designed to build confidence in both horse and rider. You may attend either mounted or in- hand.      

WE in NZ is governed by Working Equitation New Zealand (WENZ) check out the WENZ website

The organising group comprise Debbie Nelson, Belinda Rodriguez, Vic Nelson, Jane Howland, Gwen Gilmore and a few others to support. Both Vic and Belinda are judges and coaches and members of WENZ (see above).  CANWE, Canterbury Working Equitation, group is now a member of WENZ which gives us access to insurance, rules and national level competitions.                                             

Stay up to date by following our public FB page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579205810090  Exciting times. 

We are still working on the membership structure and costs.  If you think you have some ideas or small capacity to support in some way please email canterburyworkingequitation@gmail.com 

We have a bank account. Please pay fees to Canterbury Working Equitation. 02-1268-0204228-000. Please put your name as reference and date you are attending for our lovely treasurer Archie Howland. 

Debbie Nelson may be contacted on 0211412149 for further questions. Debbie has her current NZ Pony Club coaches certificate and her First Aid qualifications 

 

We offer these as days to give you the opportunity to consolidate your coaching with practice. Where you stay for a whole day we offer a shared refreshments for about an hour to ask questions and clarify ideas. Please let your coach know you are staying for a whole day and for shared lunch. Coaches will offer refreshments but its nice to bring something to share. 

In general we will gather registrations and the coach, Debbie Nelson, will communicate with you by email at least three days before the event. Please confirm attendance with Deb by return. Please notify if not attending as there may be a waitlist and be considerate. 

If wet or other reasons we need to postpone or cancel we will let you know by email so please check. 

We welcome feedback by email to canterburyworkingequitation@gmail.com 

NB: July will be Sunday 19th and August Sunday 23rd. Separate registrations. 

Health & Safety
Please familiarise yourself with the H&S policy on arrival (posted on the parking area gate) and adhere to any instuctions as required.

Helmets must be worn at all times when mounted.

Suitable footwear (including a heel when riding) must be worn at all times when with your horse.

Inhand is welcome with a bridle

All ridden horses must have a bridle with browband and reins attached directly to the bridle. Western or English is welcome.

Bitless is welcome.

Be kind, and thoughtful towards everyone, including your horses!