Extending the trot

[charlie55]

Could anyone give me some advice as to teach a horse extended trot without them running or going round doing a fifth gate trot lol? How did you teach your horse? Any good tips?

 

[JoBo]

We found the best way to teach Bodey my cob was with poles. Each time going over them lengthening the distance a bit. I still have to keep a constant contact and use my stomach muscles to control the pace but I rise higher and keep my legs wrapped round. It’s still not perfect but we can get a few good paces and I’m only competing Novice so that’s good enough for now.

Hope that helps a bit?

 

[charlie55]

oh thankyou, never thought of poles

 

[black_horse]

i am lucky my horse naturally extends really nicely. on my old horse i did the same a jobo, i also use cavelette poles to teach him to raise his legs.

hope this helps.