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2.  Single Pole Slalom

This obstacle consists of at least 5 wooden, plastic, or metal poles (approx. 2 meters high), set out in a straight line from 6 to 10 meters apart depending on level. The horse is ridden around the slalom poles performing a change of bend with each change of direction.  When required the change of lead or flying changes should always be performed at the half-way point between the poles.  The line taken by the rider should be in true half circles the diameter of which will equal the distance between the poles (see diagram below). 


Gait Required:

Young Horse In Hand - Walk.

Young Horse Test B - Canter, changes through trot, poles 10 meters apart.

Lead Line - Walk, poles 10 meters apart.

Walk - Walk, poles 10 meters apart.

·     Walk Trot - Trot, poles 10 meters apart.

·     Novice - Trot, poles 10 meters apart.

·     Preliminary - Canter, poles 8 meters apart, changes through walk or trot.

·     Intermediate - Canter, poles 6 meters apart, changes through the walk or trot.

·     Advanced - Canter, poles 6 meters apart, flying changes.

·     International - Canter, poles 6 meters apart,  flying changes.

 

Obstacle judged on: 

The attributes of the correct working horse and rider appropriate for the level, plus the correctness and placement of the lead changes.

 


 

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6855 NE 194 St
Citra, FL 32113
United States

ph: 352-425-4000
fax: 352-799-9917

workingequitationusa@yahoo.com

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