Cross Creek Farms

08/30/2026

Steps taken to unite jousting’s voice and make it a recognised sport. Read more below

08/29/2026

“ow to ride this exercise

Approach the short side of the arena in an active trot. Before the second corner, half-halt and, instead of a normal corner, ride a very small circle (6–8m) keeping your horse in balance.
You’ll need to bend your horse around your inside leg, controlling the shoulders with the outside rein. You want to keep the trot’s activity but ask for more engagement. This helps collect your horse.
As you finish the little circle and return to the long side, straighten your horse’s body while keeping that energy you have created.
Immediately ride in shoulder-in down the long side. This asks your horse to maintain the balance and engagement from the small circle while moving forward and sideways.
This lateral work can help with straightness as the horse needs to align his shoulder and quarters rather than drifting or falling out.
Straighten up and do the same exercise at the opposite end of the arena.
Repeat several times on each rein.”

Mix up collection and lateral work with this quick and simple exercise to improve your horse’s engagement and impulsion. Read more below

08/29/2026