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S-Bend
Practice & Competition
Equine and handler to negotiate between the poles without stepping out or touching them.
How do I do this obstacle ?
A HALT is required at the entrance to the obstacle
The handler to move in front of and facing the equine.
The handler should walk backwards, helping the equine to negotiate the turns efficiently.
Where to start
Start with just just two or three poles
Practice asking the equine to turn by stepping under and across with his inside hind leg
Construction
6x poles
Two poles 2x equines length
Two poles 1.5x equines length
Two poles 1x equines length
Follow the above diagram
Think about
Remaining focussed
Using your breathwork
Using your energetic connection
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