how much space between poles??

[sallypops]

when settin out trottin pole what distance should they be apart?? never had to set them up for a 16.2hh TB, before only a 13.3hh highland??

i probs sound very dumb asking this

 

[Ani]

3ft 3" approx for trot & slightly shorten the distance if they are raised, but does depend on the horse. I usually do one large stride (i have long legs!). Good tip, if your on your own, to save getting on and off, set them out about three large human strides apart then you can trot and canter over them without moving them.

 

[sallypops]

i have totty wee legs, lol big steps for me!! lol!!!

thanks thats a good help

 

[Kenzo]

I'm 5ft6'' and I do 2 very big stretchd strides, for someone a bit smaller I'd do 3 ordinary paces/strides, that usually gets you near enough, the if its a pony with smallish strides I'd role them in an inch compared to a horse with larger strides.

 

[sallypops]

so to start with if i set them 3 of my strides and then adjust them from there?

 

[Ani]

if you do it while lunging you'll be able to see where he's stepping and adjust to get it right, then you'll know.

 

[sallypops]

ohhh good plan hadn't even thought of that what a numpty!!!

 

[Dressagebabe]

Trotting poles should be 5ft 6ins apart for a horse 16.2 to 17hh!! 4ft 6ins for a 15hh horse and 3ft 6ins for a 12 hh pony. hope this helps