Lessons In TR

Here is a simple pattern I used today for a rider competent at trotting, working toward steering at trotting and balancing herself and her horse. I liked it a lot!

You can incorporate into this pattern:

• Steering – direct and indirect rein
• Half halts – to prepare for each element
• 2 point – over single pole (or jump)

Example lesson plan:

• Mount – independent
• Warmups
  • walk 1, shoulder shrugs
  • posting trot – 1 lap
  • 2 point trot – half lap
  • up up down – half lap
  • switch directions and repeat
• Skill – half halt
• Practice – trot 1 lap each direction, half halt before corners
• Activity – pattern, half halt before each element and turn
  • start at weaving cones, half halt to rebalance horse, make sure to aim straight
  • halt halt before turn
  • turn big toward poles, half halt to rebalance horse
  • trot over 2 ground poles
  • half halt to rebalance before ground pole or jump
  • 2 point over ground pole or jump
  • half halt to rebalance before turn
  • repeat until you can end on a good note
• Cool down – no stirrups and review
• Dismount – independent

Enjoy!

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Note: This is not professional advice, this is a blog. I am not liable for what you do with or how you use this information. The activities explained in this blog may not be fit for every rider, riding instructor, or riding center depending on their current condition and resources. Use your best personal judgement!