​​​Southern Kettle Moraine Horse Trail Association

1. BACK, L-BACK & SIDE PASS
Back
-Rider should initially glance backwards to check direction and then remain balanced with eyes forward while backing horse slowly.
L-Back
- Back horse slowly through obstacle with straightness, horse should not step on or out of timbers.
Side Pass
- Horse should straddle one timber and move laterally end-to-end in either direction.

2. COWBOY CURTAIN
Ride horse through simulated vines. Two different curtains. Ropes and plastic chains. 
- Horse should be centered and proceed willingly at a walk without hesitation, side step, refusal or rushing.

3. UPHILL CLIMB
Ride horse calmly uphill at a walk.
- Rider should be in an up and forward position, using a soft rein.

4. BRIDGE CROSSING
Horse must walk over the bridge.
- Horse may regard bridge for a moment and then proceed without hesitation.

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5. MOUNT/DISMOUNT
- Rider to mount horse, grabbing rein and mane, landing softly in the saddle while horse stands absolutely still.
- Rider should dismount, maintaining control of reins while horse stands absolutely still.

6. TREE WEAVE
Weave horse through trees at walk or trot, maintaining a steady rhythm without bumping trees.

7. TURN ON HAUNCHES, FOREHAND & 360 SPIN
Horse is to maneuver in a circular pattern
Haunches
- Hind quarters to remain as still as practical within the small square.
- Front legs "cross over" each other.
Forehand
- Front end to remain as still or quiet as practical within the small square.
- Hind legs "cross over" each other.
360 Spin
-Must execute properly, crossing front legs while pivoting on inside hind leg in square.

8. STEPS
- Horse should approach obstacle in a straight line and remain calm with a steady rhythm, stepping up and down.

9. GATE
- Ride up parallel to gate and stand quietly, open gate in any manner, walk horse through opening, turn horse, side pass to close gate.
- Rider must keep hand on gate at all times.

TRACTOR TIRES (not on the map) 
- Horse should approach obstacle in a straight line and remain calm with a steady rhythm, walking between the tires. For added difficulty try backing through the tires.