• Always have your horse clean, tidy, with a plaited mane. Look smart yourself and wear suitable shoes for running.
• Use a bridle so that you have enough control if he is feeling fresh.
• Stand the horse square and present him to the ground jury so that they can get an overall impression before you start to trot him.

• Always have your horse clean, tidy, with a plaited mane. Look smart yourself and wear suitable shoes for running.
• Use a bridle so that you have enough control if he is feeling fresh.
• Stand the horse square and present him to the ground jury so that they can get an overall impression before you start to trot him.
• Stand in front of the horse to do this, facing him and with one rein in each hand and hands open lightly either site of his head.
• When you start to walk away, stand on the left side of the horse, close enough to his head so you have control but not so close that you get trodden on.
• Have your right hand on the reins below his chin (but do not let the rein restrict his head at all so keep the contact loose).
• Walk for a few strides as you move off and then ask the horse to trot.
• Keep in a straight line and an even, working trot tempo.
• Walk the horse before you begin to turn him back towards the ground jury – you don’t want him to trip or slip on the turn.
• Turn the horse to your right so that you walk round the outside of the turn. This allows the ground jury to have a clear view of the horse’s legs and head as he turns and stops him stepping on your feet!
• Walk for a few strides and then pick up trot again.
• Keep trotting past the ground jury and then carefully bring the horse back to walk.
• Wait for the ground jury to give you the ok before you disappear!

This video and these key points reflect the views and preferred method of the person demonstrating the technique. Horse Hero recommends you ask an expert for advice if you need guidance or are unsure how to do this yourself and take every precaution for the safety of you and your horse. (www.horsehero.com)