The exercise: walk onto a small circle

In today’s 20 minute workout we have an exercise to help you think forwards when riding downwards transitions. [subscriber-content] The exercise Simply practice riding straight onto a small circle when you decrease the pace. So when in trot, ask your horse to walk and, the moment the horse comes back to walk, ride a 10m circle – or even an 8m or 6m circle if you can. By circling the horse, you prevent him from running on, and you’re more inclined to keep riding him forward into a good contact, rather than pulling back on the reins. The exercise makes you keep thinking forwards as a rider even when you are decreasing the pace. Give it a go today and let us know how you get on by posting in the eTraining community. Horse & Hound magazine, out every Thursday, is packed with all the latest news and reports, as well as interviews, specials, nostalgia, vet and training advice. Find how you can enjoy the magazine delivered to your door every week, plus options to upgrade to access our H&H Plus online service which brings you breaking news as it happens as well as other benefits. [/subscriber-content]

The exercise: walk onto a small circle

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