​​​​​Southern Kettle Moraine Horse Trails Association

1. BACK, L-BACK & SIDE PASS
Back
-Rider should initially glance backwards to check direction, then remain balanced with eyes forward while walking horse backward slowly.
L-Back
- Rider to 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.  
- 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.

3.A. DOWNHILL DESCENT

- RIde horse downhill at a walk without rushing. Backing not allowed.

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

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

6. TREE WEAVE
Rider to 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. TRACTOR TIRE PASS
- Horse is to proceed forward at the rider's cue without hesitation through the two tractor tires. Horse will demonstrate straightness and willingness.  Horse should remain calm.  OPTIONS: proceed at a trot or back through.

9. STEP UP
- Horse should approach obstacle in a straight line and remain calm with steady rhythm stepping up and down.

10. LOG JUMP AND STOP

- Horse is to step or jump over log.

-Horse should approach in a straight line and remain calm with a steady rhythm.

-Rider to bring horse to a stop in a straight line and balanced. 
SAFETY FIRST: RIDER SHOULD PASS ON THIS OBSTACLE IF NOT COMFORTABLE WITH A JUMP.

11. 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.