“Since the posting trot is coming from the hand gallop in two point, the diagonal should be picked up without sitting,” Shannon says. “The pattern calls for the right diagonal, which is the opposite diagonal that comes naturally when coming from the right lead. I put that in to raise the degree of difficulty in the pattern.”

While you’re in quarantine, there has never been a better time to make sure your tack is clean and in great shape so you will be ready for the next horse show!

One thing to keep in mind is to maintain the same distance to your horse throughout. Don’t let your partner surge or lag. He should respect your space at all times. And don’t neglect your stops. Each stop should be square and complete.

“Since farriery is considered to be essential, my work, so far, has not been affected,” Richard says. “However, I have temporarily ceased having interns travel with me during this time.”