Figure Eight
Goal(s)
Improve the direction and stride length of your horse
Process
This exercise is performed on a figure eight. Start by walking over the ground poles, then proceed to the next part of the exercise at a trot, and finally at a canter. Repeat as many times as desired!
Difficulties
No particular difficulty; it depends on the horse's level
Similar sessions
Dressage | Medium
The objective is to boost the horse's confidence (the corridor is long and relatively narrow, which can be intimidating). Then, improve its control through the canter-walk transition, trotting over poles, and canter departure.
Dressage | Medium
Guide over a setup of ground poles
Dressage | Medium
Horse's responsiveness to transitions
Dressage | Easy
Successfully pass over ground poles at trot and canter with a relaxed horse