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The blog with patterns to practice showmanship with! These patterns may not be used for publishing or resale, however feel free to copy them for your own personal use!
I'll post my findings on these as we practice them ourselves! Happy practicing and we'll see you in the show pen!

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Pattern 19, Advanced Novice

Findings:

  • Be READY at cone 1 when the judge acknowledges you, trot away crisply and with purpose.
  • Have a nice stop at 2, landing your hip in line with the judge, so when you complete your 270, your horse can walk straight to the judge.
  • Have a nice set up, watch your cross over inspection, remember to check your horse's feet with each cross over ending with a look back at the judge.
  • Upon dismissal, back at least 5 steps.
  • Watch your 180, you've just completed your back so your horse's natural motion is going to put all their weight on the LEFT (incorrect) hind foot, pull your horse slightly forward if it is an issue for you.
  • Upon completing your 180, look back at the judge and then trot away, making sure you trot PAST cone 2.

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