Two trotting poles?

[Silver]

Many years ago when I was trained (BHS) it was always a big no no to have just two trotting poles in a row as it was suggested that horses May see this as a jump and jump them. I have never used two in a row to this day!!!! However recently I saw this in place.

Is this now old school and no longer considered the case?

 

[Pearlsasinger]

I was always taught to use at least 3 trotting poles, or one placing pole in front of a jump. But then, I am definitely old school these days! As far as I know though, horses haven't changed.

 

[EventingMum]

I would agree, I don't use two poles in case they jump them, obviously they can do it with three or more but it's less likely.

 

[Rowreach]

No I wouldn't use just two.

 

[VRIN]

I used 3 on my youngster - who is used to trotting poles but he jumped all 3!

 

[SpringArising]

I use just two sometimes. Unless you have a very inexperienced horse the chances of them jumping both from a trot are relatively low, and even if they do, they will probably only do it the once. I also can't really get worked up about them jumping two even if they did.

I also never use placing poles.