Freestyle by Sandra Beaulieu

Author:Sandra Beaulieu
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books

10-Meter Lope Circles

The 10-meter circles are a lot easier to fit into your choreography than the 15-meter circles (fig. 5.72). You can use the quarterlines and the centerlines for spacing. Ride transitions and movements before and after the circles to make your routine unique.

5.72 Marsha and Cobra showing clear bend on a 10-meter lope circle.

Requirements: Show a 10-meter lope circle in both directions (on both leads).

Level: Levels 2 and 3.

10-Meter Lope Circle Choreography Tips

• Begin your circle from the centerline or quarterline to demonstrate balance off the rail.

• Ride a lengthened lope immediately before or after the circle to demonstrate balance and submission.

• Ride a simple change before, or after, to demonstrate suppleness and to help you change leads for the circle.

• Enter, or exit, your circle from the counter lope to demonstrate balance.

• Ride your circle at “C,” right in front of the judge so he or she can clearly see balance and bend.

• Circle immediately after your upward lope transition to demonstrate that your horse is on the aids.

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