Train with Shires: Jasmin Head

Train with Shires: Jasmin Head

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In this festive series of Train with Shires, join Jaz as she shows you some exercises to try with a Christmas tree polework setup.

"With my young horse, I start the exercise by keeping the poles simple and then make it more complex."

This polework exercise can be adapted for young and older horses as it can be kept simple or made more difficult to fit with training.

"When I feel the horse is relaxed, I start by going over the poles while focusing on rhythm and straightness."

After warming up, Jaz gives the Christmas tree polework exercise a go while focusing on rhythm and straightness.

"I include raised poles in training as it gives the horse something to focus on and helps engage their hocks & core."

In this episode, Jaz’s festive helper makes the exercise more complex by adding raised poles to the Christmas tree polework setup.

As Jaz gives the exercise a go, she explains why she finds raised poles great for young horses and shares how she includes them in training.

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