Description:
Ride up parallel to gate, stand quietly, open gate, walk through, turn horse and side pass to close gate.
Options:
- Lower levels may be asked to open gate only
- Open gate and then back through
- Open gate step over poll under gate
- Open gate and side pass to a marker
- Open gate and hang an object on gate
How is it Judged?
- Rider must maintain control of the gate by keeping a hand on it at all times.
- Penalties for horse , spooking, backing away, refusal, open mouth, head toss or other signs of disobedience.
- Subtle cues rewarded