TRAIN FOR TRAIL CLASS

Poles
The Trot Over
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        The horse's trot step is 3 feet.  If the poles are spaced at 6 feet apart the horse will place the front feet for two steps on the ground in between the poles. 
         Do not use one-step trot overs for inexperienced horses; it is easier for the horse to trot over 2 poles at 12-feet apart, or 6-feet apart. 
         Do not try to walk a horse over 3-foot trot overs, as this will not help the horse learn the 2-foot walk over step.  If you are limited on the number of poles, use 6-foot and 12-foot distances which allow the horse to walk, trot and lope over.