Circles and Transitions

 Goal(s) :

To have a horse with you on curves and transitions.

 Process :

Enter at a trot into the line of ground poles, transition to canter. Left hand or right hand on the circle, transition between the cones to trot, go over the ground pole and change rein (figure of 8). Between the cones, transition to canter, go over the ground poles and continue straight while working on the canter.

 Difficulties :

Having a horse that is responsive to transitions, that picks up the correct lead in canter. Be careful that the horse does not rush in changes of pace and curves. It is important to keep your horse bent correctly.