The Stop Course

 Goal(s) :

To be able to stop and start your horse at a walk or trot within a designated area.

 Process :

Begin in the starting area and proceed at a walk.
Stop your horse in the first zone, with the hindquarters on the second line of cones.
Back your horse up from a distance while standing in front of him until his forequarters are on the first line of cones.
Send him off at a trot to go onto the circle.
Stop in the backing zone.
Start at a trot then transition to a walk in the third zone, followed by a slalom (walk or trot).
Then, perform lateral movements (with or without a pole) and start at a trot to go stop in the start/finish zone.

 Difficulties :

Stopping and starting at a trot. Keeping your horse well-focused for the various exercises.