Ground Poles at Trot and Canter

 Goal(s) :

Canter over ground poles on the track, trot over ground poles on the diagonal

 Process :

Begin the exercise at a trot to get familiar with the setup. Then, for the first time, canter over the ground poles on the track in both directions. Pick up the canter at A or C, canter over the 2 ground poles, transition to trot, change rein across the width, trot over 3 ground poles, pass straight and centered, focus on your gaze (perform the entire exercise in a figure of eight)

 Difficulties :

Focus on your gaze, control your pace, maintain a straight posture to anticipate changes in pace and direction