Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Task # 29

Can you...

Get your horse to push a ball with his zone 5?


(Driving enthusiasts, this one is great for you! To up the ante, do it while ground driving from Z5!)



Sunday, March 27, 2011

Task # 28

Can you...

Get Lateral Flexion (Freestyle) without reins or stick?


Thursday, March 17, 2011

Task # 27

Can you...

 ask your horse to glide sideways from zone 3 for at least 20' without a fence just by touching "the hair"?

Credit to 4* Instructor Nita Jo Rush for this one! 
It's featured in her March 2011 newsletter, and has how-to instructions. 

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Task # 26

Can you...

Do a Freestyle "corkscrew" pattern?


While following the rail, do a 180° turn on the forehand and stop. 
Then do a 180° turn on the haunches and stop. 
Then a 180° turn on the forehand and stop. 
Repeat the turns to move down the rail in a fun, twisty, corkscrew fashion.
Start slowly and work up to doing it in flow with no stop in between.

This can also be done online.


Thursday, March 3, 2011

Task # 25

Can you...

Get your horse to knock over an upright barrel 
with zone 3, then go over it sideways?
How about a stack of 2 or 3 barrels??


(Thanks to Steve Miller for this creative task and video!)