trot pole
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Problem-solving gymnastic. 21’. 19’. 43’. 9’. 9’. One stride. Three strides. One stride. Bounce. Small Vertical. Trot pole. Small Cross rail. Small Cross rail. Low Rail. Small Oxer. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Trot poleSmall Cross rail
Low RailSmall OxerSmall Cross rail
Small Vertical
21’ 43’ 19’ 9’ 9’
One stride Three strides One stride Bounce
Problem-solving gymnastic
Gymnastics and grids teach horses to problem-solve, to use their front ends effectively, and to jump off their hocks:• They identify weaknesses in both horse and rider, and are an ideal too for teaching
and strengthening.• Key for the rider through the gymnastic: approach at a balanced trot, support with the leg,
stay tall and out of the horse’s way.
To do this exercise effectively:• Start small – for green horses poles build up slowly from poles on the ground.• Incorporate flat work at the end (downward transitions, circles, halts. • Come off the grid and alternate turning to the left and to the right. • If your horse races through the grid, focus on a halt between the small oxer and the
second cross rail