The Elastic Effect

 Goal(s) :

To supple the horse, improve hindquarter engagement, and increase stride length.

 Process :

Ride a diagonal line across the arena, starting in leg-yield to reach the lengthening zone, then transition into lengthened strides. After the lengthening, return to leg-yield, taking advantage of the engagement created by the lengthened strides.

 Difficulties :

Maintaining good longitudinal balance