Gait Changes Over Poles

 Goal(s) :

Help the horse avoid rushing over the poles.

 Process :

Place two ground poles in your working area. A few strides before the pole, transition to a lower gait. Then resume after passing the pole. You can combine this exercise with other figures, such as circles, diagonals, curved lines, etc.

 Difficulties :

If the horse rushes too much, you can perform the exercise at a walk and ask for a halt before the pole.