Objective: focus, encourage articulation of joints, create rhythm and cadence. Introduce the exercise with the poles on the ground, start with four then add a couple more. Elevate gradually… this is hard work for the horse! Place poles so that the horse has room to straighten in preparation for the exercise. Approach slowly, give the horse time to sight the rails and process the exercise. Distances can be shortened and lengthened, according to level of training and objectives.
Liz is working up and down a set of rails, 1.4 metres apart, at first she is riding it on a longer stride, in a softer frame, they do that with ease, so Lesley wants more:
“Now we can play with the distances, shorten the stride, increase the elevation, set him up a little…”
Thank you Liz Owens!
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