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Working Equitation Events & Competitions

A discipline combining dressage with practical obstacles from traditional working riding.

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Local, Regional, National, International

Major Working Equitation Events

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Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF)

Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, Wellington, FL

The largest and longest-running horse show in the world, featuring 12 weeks of world-class hunter, jumper, and equitation competition.

January 8 - April 2, 2026$150-$1,500 per class
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Hampton Classic Horse Show

Snake Hollow Road Show Grounds, Bridgehampton, NY

The crown jewel of summer horse shows, attracting world-class show jumpers to the Hamptons for elite competition.

August 23 - August 30, 2026$100-$800 per class
National

USEF Pony Finals

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY

The national championship for hunter and jumper ponies, bringing together the best junior riders and their ponies.

August 3 - August 9, 2026$200-$500 per division
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ASPCA Maclay Finals

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY

The most prestigious junior equitation championship in North America.

November - November, 2026$500-$750
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National Horse Show

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY

America's oldest indoor horse show, featuring elite hunter, jumper, and equitation competition.

November 1 - November 8, 2026$150-$1,000 per class
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Washington International Horse Show

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC

The nation's capital hosts world-class show jumping and equitation competition.

October 20 - October 25, 2026$200-$1,500 per class
NationalFeatured

World Equestrian Center Ocala Horse Shows

World Equestrian Center, Ocala, FL

Year-round hunter/jumper competition at the spectacular World Equestrian Center in Ocala.

Year-round - Year-round, 2026$50-$500 per class
International

HITS Desert Circuit

HITS Desert Horse Park, Thermal, CA

Premier winter hunter/jumper competition in the California desert.

January - March, 2026$75-$500 per class
National

USHJA World Championship Hunter Rider Program Finals

Various, TBD, TBD

The premier hunter rider championship, testing riders in both hunter and equitation.

September - September, 2026$300-$500

About Working Equitation Events

Working equitation celebrates the riding traditions of southern European countries, combining classical dressage with practical obstacles used in rural work. Competitions include dressage, ease of handling (navigating obstacles), speed (timed obstacle course), and cow work phases. The discipline rewards well-trained, versatile horses and skilled riders who can demonstrate both precision and practicality.

Competition Levels
Local, Regional, National, International
Governing Bodies
WAWE, USAWE (United States Working Equitation)
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Famous Working Equitation Competitions

World Working Equitation Championship
National Championships
USAWE Finals

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Working Equitation Overview

Skill LevelIntermediate
CategoryEnglish
Olympic SportNo
Start Cost$5,000-$15,000 first year

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