- Standard Frisbee -

Standard Frisbee

What you'll need

1. Plastic Frisbee
2. Two jump standards
3. Poles

Preparation

1. Set the two jump standards up pole-length from each other (the same way you would a jump), with a pole at the bottom and one as far up as it will go
2. Be able to change the level of the poles accordingly

Game

Student rides up to jump standards and has to throw the Frisbee in-between the two poles held up by the jump standards.

Variations:

• Throw Frisbee while walking/trotting/cantering past the goal

• Narrow the opening the Frisbee has to go through

• Draw a line that you can't ride your horse past to throw Frisbee
• Stand in stirrups to throw Frisbee
• Throw Frisbee from 2-point position
• Create different sections on the jump, with some hard and some easy

Added Benefits:

This game teaches the rider coordination, and how to move around without startling the horse. Practiced at any gait, it teaches the rider to use one hand to steer, which ultimately makes them depend more on their seat to stay in the saddle. At a faster gait, this game will challenge the rider to steer the horse closer to the goal, because they won't be able to make it in from far away. From different positions, it will strengthen the leg muscles and balance, as well as hand-eye coordination, focus, and direction.

Thanks to Catherine and Angel for being willing participants!

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