Corners
Corners : How to
In our method, there is only one recognized method for corners. This is called an L corner.
An L corner is where you approach the corner and hit your key until you are straight, causing a 90-degree L-like shape.
Although there are many other methods for corners, we believe that L corners at the neatest-looking.
The timing of when to hit your key changes per gait. As per previous pages, gait delay will affect your timing at the corners.
Gaits for corners
WALK CORNERS
For a walk corner, you are going to transition once your front hooves hit the 'beginning; of the dot, where the light begins to spill off the main center of the dot.
TROT CORNERS
For a trot corner, you are going to transition once you are about two hoofbeats from the 'beginning' of the dot. This can also be measured by your horse's nose hitting the 'beginning' of the dot, which is about two hoofbeats away.
CANTER CORNER
For a canter corner, you are going to transition once you are a little less than halfway between your corner dot, and the dot of the letter prior to turning your corner.
Corners within the arena
Corners do not necessarily need to be at each end of the arena. You may use our system for corner or turn timing at any dot ior meter point in the arena. This method simply works for and L turn within the arena from dot to dot.