HORSES Up & Over, Is Your Horse Ready For These Obstacles? By Emily Fought | October 21, 2021 Photo by: IMTCA Share Most riders and trainers know the value of trail obstacles. They offer a unique challenge for your horse and help them overcome their fears. Some includes tarps, umbrellas, water elements, and bridges. The options are endless! It can be scary for your horse to step onto a bridge or platform. Once you help them beat this fear, you'll find it's quite helpful for trailer loading and trail riding. Start small and work your way up to larger and higher obstacles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Groundwork and More (@groundworkandmore) Here's a unique one! Your horse has to be confident and steady to complete this obstacle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bandit & Diego (@overopainthorse) Up, up, up! This horse climbs those steps effortlessly. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eicher Ranch LLC (@eicherranch) Do you have some old tractor tires laying around? Try building this! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Groundwork and More (@groundworkandmore) Simple yet challenging, these may look easy but they require a lot of balance. Your horse will need to be attentive to your cues. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Extreme Trail Voßhöhlen (@lucky_rock_park) Wow, hopefully you're not afraid of heights! Most of these can be completed both on the ground and under saddle. Take your time to master them! Cowgirl HotlistEmail address:* NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. HORSES | Climbing competition cowgirl fun horses inspiration instagram obstacles riding trail