A simple in-hand pole layout to make your horse think
- walk directly through the centre on a straight line
- walk diagonally through the square over the corners
- walk a curved line stepping over the poles on an angle
- walk a small circle over one corner
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Eleanor JonesNews editor
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Oscar WilliamsDressage and sport horse editor
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Martha TerryFeatures editor
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Jennifer DonaldShowjumping and racing editor
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Bethan SimonsShowing editor
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Lucy ElderSenior news writer
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Becky MurraySenior news writer and Pony Club editor
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Carol PhillipsWebsite editor
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Sarah JenkinsEditor-in-chief
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Franchesca SlackProducts editor
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