Polework distances

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To avoid drawing millions of distances on each diagram to try and suit every horse, we ask that you refer back to this page to check how you should space the poles for your horse or pony. You can even download the PDF to print or have on your phone when up in the arena. 

Of course these distances will need adjusting for your horse and we advise a bit of trial and error to find the optimal spacing for your steed. 

General spacing tips

1. Rather make your distances a bit longer rather than a bit shorter when you try the exercises for the first time.

2. Check how your pony copes with the distances every time you ride and adjust accordingly. 

3. Remember that if you put jumps up in the place of poles you are likely going to need to increase the distances.

Horse distances

Polework distances:

Walk poles: 0.8 – 1m

Trot poles: 1.2 – 1.7m

Canter poles: 2.7 – 3.4m

Pony distances

Polework distances:

Walk poles: 0.7 – 0.9m

Trot poles: 1.1m – 1.4m

Canter poles: 2.3m – 2.8m

Please note that these are just general guidelines and you must play around yourself until you feel the distances are suitable. 

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