Half-circles and diagonals

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Type of session

Dressage Easy

Training goals

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Work area

Arena

Necessary equipment

None

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Goal(s)

Used to work young horses on straightness, accuracy of the line and tempo

Process

Establish and maintain a steady rhythm and consistent gait on the half-circle, straighten the horse, then ride onto the diagonal. Straighten again before riding the second half-circle.

Difficulties

Alternating between straightness and bend

What the community says 💚 · 1

laloo

je vais sûrement tester ça mercredi 😉

07/09/2026 19:11

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