Ground pole lessons designed to improve adjustability, strength, and balance for all levels of horse and rider.
The Pole Exercises for Jumping & Dressage collection by Circus Unicorn features six versatile schooling patterns that enhance rhythm, elasticity, and stride control. Created for riders seeking purposeful flatwork and gymnastic development, these exercises benefit both dressage and jumping disciplines. Each pattern can be tailored to suit your horse’s stride and stage of training—set as ground poles or adjusted in height for additional challenge.
Included Exercises:
- Trot Spirals – Improve suppleness and balance through controlled bending on a circle.
- The Lift Line – Encourage lift, strength, and rhythm as stride length shortens progressively.
- Serpentine – Develop elasticity, alignment, and smooth rhythm through direction changes.
- Compression → Stretch – Teach stride control and elasticity with transitions between collection and extension.
- Countdown Line – Refine engagement and responsiveness as distances gradually decrease.
- Adjustability Challenge – Strengthen communication and stride length control for balance and power.
Training Benefits:
- Enhances stride adjustability and engagement
- Improves balance, collection, and elasticity
- Builds rhythm and responsiveness to aids
- Applicable for both dressage and jumping goals
Each exercise can be adjusted to match the ability and conditioning level of the horse and rider. Diagrams are clear and easy to set, making this collection ideal for lesson programs, independent riders, and trainers alike.
Format: Digital lesson set (printable diagrams + purpose and skill breakdown)
