Half-pirouette around a tree

 Goal(s) :

Gradually work towards achieving the pirouette.

 Process :

Conducted in the open nature, choose a tree as your reference point. Start with a few steps of haunches-in, then perform a half-turn on the haunches around the tree, and then move on. This exercise is performed at the walk, and can later be done in collected canter.

 Difficulties :

The horse must be collected and have a minimum level of suppleness. The forehand should be light.