Fences on a Circle for Rhythm and Track
Hunters/Equitation
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8m 19s
Holly shares an exercise of three obstacles set side-by-side that are ridden on a circle. Riders first canter over a ground pole. When that is smooth, they advance to a vertical and eventually finish over an oxer. If they focus on maintaining the correct balance, rhythm and track, the distances usually work out.
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