Canter - Counter Canter - Canter

 Goal(s) :

Beginning of counter canter

 Process :

Make a circle at C in canter to prepare for the exercise. Ride a short diagonal from K to B while maintaining the canter aids. Perform a half circle from R to S still in "false" canter. Ride a short diagonal from E to F to be back on the correct lead. Pick up the canter in the corner and transition to trot between E and V. This exercise can be done on both sides and in several steps. You can start with just the circle, the first short diagonal, and the half circle with a transition to trot between E and V.

 Difficulties :

Works on the balance of the horse and rider. Maintaining aids. Do not change lead throughout the exercise.