trotting poles

[hotellie]

how far apart should trotting poles be so that the horse puts in one step in between each pole ( not very well explained but i hope you get the gist!)
i dont know if it matters but its for a hoprse about 16hh.

 

[redmerl]

I cant help, but I was just going to do the same post. Thanks Eventer-Ellie!

 

[Jingleballs]

I'm also interested in this - I was told to do 4 - 41/2 steps but my 15h cob always clips them so not sure if they need to be closer or further apart!

 

[Gorgeous George]

when I do trotting poles for George (16.3) I just do one of my own big strides (probably about a 1M) between pole, for canter poles I do 9 pixie steps (you know 1 foot directly in front of the other) - hope this helps / makes sense!

 

[redmerl]

Thanks! My boy is also 16.3.

Im going to do pole wok today!!

 

[piebaldsparkle]

I do 4 1/2 pixie steps (you know 1 foot directly in front of the other) for normal trot poles. I will open then to 5-6 to make her stretch (once warmed up).

 

[Gucci_b]

Here you go!!!
http://www.equestrianandhorse.com/training/pole_work.html

 

[hotellie]

thanks everyone