Here's a pattern I found in my archives that we practiced before Congress (like 2 years ago...LOL)...thought it could be a fun pattern for practice!Findings:
- Trotting from 1 half way to 2, make sure you have a complete stop and wait 1 breath before continuing on.
- Make your circle around cone 2, keeping your horse up with you.
- As you round cone 2 on the south side, make a glance at the judge for your positioning, your horse will need to stop dead center of the judge...this is why this pattern is so difficult...stopping dead center can be hard!
- Back smoothly and straight.
- You will back into your pivot, you may have to pull your horse slightly forward to keep it's weight on it's pivot foot...remember to look up at the judge before you end your pivot so that you don't over/under pivot.
- Walk to judge (smile on your face, of course)
- Set up.
- Nice smooth pull turn, glance at judge and trot straight away.
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