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Size

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Discipline

Ground poles Jumping

Gait

Walk Trot Canter

Number of strides

Distance

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Type of session

Cavalettis Medium

Work area

Arena

Necessary equipment

6 Poles 2 Cavalettis

Goal(s)

Work on the sequence of straightness and bending in curves.

Process

This exercise can be performed at the trot or canter. Approach the first ground pole straight and forward. Ask for a half-circle, bending your horse. Proceed to the centerline which includes a ground pole followed by a cavaletti. Upon landing, ask for another half-circle to finish straight over the last pole.

Difficulties

Linking straight lines and curves requires the horse to be dynamic and attentive. The half-circle immediately after the cavaletti can be more challenging.