Training the horse to perform the trot correctly and improve transitions with lateral movement exercises

Young, weak, or unbalanced horses sometimes execute the trot incorrectly. Over time, this can become a habit. Goals improve the horse's suppleness connect the horse to the outside rein improve the transition to trot preparation you need: a 20x40 meter or 20x60 meter arena how to carry out the exercise after warming up, in trot, go to the three-quarter line. When passing X, begin the lateral movement toward the track. You can sit or rise, depending on what is better for your horse. The aim is to reach the track a little after the corner marker. When reaching the track and entering the corner, ask for trot. Points to note 1. Avoid overflexion in the correct execution, the horse should show a slight flexion in the opposite direction of movement. Too much flexion usually causes the shoulders to be in front and the horse to drift instead of crossing the legs. However, make sure to maintain flexion and connection to the outside rein in the corner. In addition to balance, this is what helps your horse to move forward in trot with the inside leg. 2. Make sure the horse's body is straight while the shoulders should be slightly in front of the hindquarters, this should not be noticeably so. The hindquarters should also not be in front. 3. Maintain the rhythm try to keep the same trot you had on the three-quarter line and during the lateral movement. Some horses lose power in the lateral movement and fall behind the rein, while others may move forward quickly and come away from your inside leg aid. In the end, the contact and rhythm should be steady. You may need to adjust your aids to help maintain them, or stay in rising trot to help maintain a regular rhythm. Source: Horse & Hound

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