Working equitation is a discipline that aims to preserve and develop equestrian skills related to cattle rounding. This is an equestrian activity practiced in many European countries as well as in Asia and America. This wide geographical spread should be a factor for a greater development.

There are many objectives pursued by Working equitation, such as :

- Breeding development
To contribute in the selection and appreciation of the most suitable animals for professional use with livestock.
- Cultural promotion
To transmit and promote riding techniques as well as horse training in situations of work with livestock.
- Economic valuation
To promote the outlets of the horse's sector in France, Europe and worldwide, by increasing equestrian activities. These have for basis working equitation techniques and the promotion of horses in society.

The cultural promotion...

...concerning the discipline and the different countries in which this activity is performed, can be expressed in :

• Professional techniques passed on by previous generations
• Horse breeds specifically bred for work, in different concerned countries
• The use of characteristic materials and harnesses from each countries
• Specific outfits from each country

A particular work language.
The will to preserve professional technics and cultural practices lead to the creation of sports venues. Its purpose is to enable a confrontation both sportive and cultural that aims to demonstrate the qualities of the horse as well as the rider's ability.