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SIGNUM & the Working Equitation in Germany

Stefan Baumgartner is the founder and saddle developer of the OMEGA & BENTAIGA brands, author and active Working Equitation rider in Germany. He has been fascinated by the Iberian Peninsula, Iberian horses and traditional working riding methods since his first trip to Spain.

More than 10 years ago, he began to bring not only the local horses and Spanish saddles but also the working equitation style to Germany. He organised the first Working Equitation show in Germany in 2008. For more than 10 years, the SIGNUM team has been presenting the fascination of working equitation at trade fairs, shows, events and competitions.

Stefan Baumgartner

From his first encounter with a vaquero to the popular show scene in Germany. Stefan tells us how this journey began in an extract from his book "Fun with Working Equitation - The successful start".

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Working Equitation saddles

With the development of southern European working riding styles, typical working saddles have evolved in parallel to meet the requirements of a cattle herdsman and his horse in their daily work.

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The Military bridle

What's the story behind the eye-catching bridle used by German Working Equitation riders? The striking browband and unique fittings are a real eye-catcher - but where do they come from? What is the background? And why do so many Working Equitation riders wear this bridle?

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Stefan Baumgartner

From his first encounter with a vaquero to the popular show scene in Germany. Stefan tells us how this journey began in an extract from his book "Fun with Working Equitation - The successful start".

learn more

Working Equitation saddles

With the development of southern European working riding styles, typical working saddles have evolved in parallel to meet the requirements of a cattle herdsman and his horse in their daily work.

learn more

The Military bridle

What's the story behind the eye-catching bridle used by German Working Equitation riders? The striking browband and unique fittings are a real eye-catcher - but where do they come from? What is the background? And why do so many Working Equitation riders wear this bridle?

learn more