Even though trot lengthenings don’t show up until your dressage test at First level, you can still use them at home to improve your horse’s overall training! Trot lengthenings gymnasticize your horse and help build muscle. They improve the overall elasticity of your horse, meaning your horse has an easier time lengthening his frame and collecting his frame, which also helps to bring your horse back or to take out that extra stride in your show jumping phase. (Click on Blog Title above (in blue) to read full entry)