exercises for improving balance (horse's)

loz9

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Hi,
What sort of exercises would you recommend to improve a horse's overall balance?
Im just im the process of fetching my (only just-1st Oct) 5yo back into work after some time of to mature & a bout of lami. Im doing the usual circles, serpentines, changes of rein/gaits, etc but would like to hear what other exercises you lot use improve their balance. Shes much worse on the right rein, & more balanced in the trot than walk :confused:
thankyou
 
I'd add in some pole work, increasing and decreasing the lenght between poles slightly so the horse has to think about where he's putting his feet. Also a lot of transitions should help improve balance, incorporate them into your circles and serpentines.
 
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