Goal(s)
Develop the horse's autonomy
Utilize the target principle
Work at liberty
Process
Set up 4 cones on the circumference of a circle.
Send the horse to touch the cone with its nose, then move to the next cone.
When the horse understands the concept, send it to touch the cones from a distance.
Possible at a walk and trot depending on the autonomy the horse offers.
Difficulties
Easy to medium depending on the gait.
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