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widened formation can be used to increase pace- e.g. the straight line down the middle could incorporate canter poles.


To Recap Exercise Four - Fan Of Poles


Set out five poles in a fan shape with a foot’s width between the poles at the narrow end of the fan, and about five to six feet’s width at the widest. Ask the horse to work its way through the poles in balance, ensuring it is active. Shorten and lengthen its stride depending on which line it takes over the poles, ensuring it has a slight inside bend through its body.


The benefits of pole work for your horse is immense. It increases core stability and suppleness by building muscle structures and strengthening the core. By developing a good top line and encouraging the hind legs to engage, this will allow for more rhythm and a more regular stride, which you will be able to control by lengthening, widening or shortening the poles. There are many variations of


pole work, but I hope you have fun trying these exercises out!


Exercise Five - The Circle


The circle exercise is useful for increasing bend over the poles. Approaching poles at an angle increases hind limb activity and further challenges your horse to lengthen its outside stride and shorten its inside. Angled poles are also good for horses that are tempted to rush or get excited by pole work, as these will encourage them to approach in a more relaxed manner.


The size and spacing of these poles can be adapted accordingly: a narrow formation can be used for turn-on the forehand or lateral exercises in walk, and a


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