Now raise three poles on the inside and shorten the distance between them a little. See how Calvin G is now lifting through his right shoulder and forelimb and has more engagement.
This exercise is great for encouraging lateral suppleness as well as helping your horse to step through and lift his outside shoulder. It lengthens the muscles on the outside, while shortening the muscles on the inside of the circle.
Begin by walking your horse around the far end of the poles and then spiral into the middle. The closer to the centre, the harder it becomes.
Raise the inside edges to aid inside shoulder lift and activate the inside hindlimb, gluteals and quads.
Now change it round and raise the outside edges of the poles to activate the outside muscle groups.