Matt French on Navarro competing in the 2025 Working Equitation Challenge At the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison Wisconsin Congratulations Matt for taking third in dressage, and placing fifth overall in this extraordinary Working Equitation competition! USAWE AO The Sunrise Ranch - coordinator of the WE Challenge #workingequitationchallenge #mhf2025 #thesunriseranch | Adrienne Dymesich

Obstacle of the Week: The Bank! Let’s talk about one of the more elusive Working Equitation obstacles—the bank. It’s not allowed at Level 1, and per USAWE rules, it can’t exceed 2 feet in height. Depending on the course design, it may be ridden as an up, a down, or both as a single obstacle. As a trainer and rider, I love the bank for what it teaches: balance, commitment, and trust. It’s a great opportunity to refine your horse’s responsiveness and your own timing. ### Riding the Bank at Level 4