I took one step towards the dark side and introduced Amber to pole bending. We've been working on bending in circles so we are taking on a new challenge.
Amber does excellent flying lead changes, the most challenging part was getting the right speed to weave between the poles. We only got through the pattern once going one way and we missed a pole which is automatic disqualification. Like most western events pole bending is all about speed and less about form - although good form leads to better times.
I haven't seen anybody try to convert an OTTB into a western horse. Amber is still very English but she might be able to be a western/english hybrid - a "winglish" horse.
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