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1 With the inside edge of the poles raised to a height of 12–16 inches, set up four to six poles in a fan shape as shown. Space the raised inside ends of the poles approximately 1 foot apart; set the wider ends 4½ feet apart.

2 Begin by riding around the narrow end of poles at the walk. Ask your horse to take just a single step between each pole (fig. 1.3 A).1.3 A: Sara tests Diamante’s coordination and balance by asking him to bend tightly through his body and step carefully between the raised ends of poles.

3 Maintain a clear bend to the inside by applying light pressure with your inside leg.

4 Circle around to cross the poles again, but now move over to the wider end of the pole fan (fig. 1.3 B). 1.3 B: Sara then rides a slightly larger circle that crosses the outer edge of poles, asking Diamante to extend his stride in the wider spaces.

5 Ask for two steps between each set of poles while maintaining inside bend. Really ask your horse to extend his strides as you cross this end of the poles.