The Figure Eight

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Created by Appaloo Equestrian

Type of session

Equifeel Easy

Work area

Round pen

Necessary equipment

2 Barrels Zone delimiters

Goal(s)

To be able to manage your horse's shoulders and hips from a distance.

Process

The horse starts stationary between the two barrels, with the rider in their zone. The rider asks the horse to perform a figure eight around the two barrels without leaving their rider zone. Contract 10 points: on a lead rope. Contract 15 points: on a lead rope attached to the halter with an elastic. Contract 20 points: At liberty.

Difficulties

Mastering the backing up/movement of the hips and shoulders from a distance.

What the community says 💚 · 1

The.Golden.Feel

Certainement mon exercice favori en Equifeel, il demande de maîtriser plusieurs fondamentaux. De quoi s'arracher les cheveux au débuts mais une fois acquis, ça roule tout seul

24/10/2025 21:46

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