Loping a Pinwheel Obstacle
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The pinwheel obstacle is one of the trickiest obstacles in a trail course because you need to be able to find your spots, and fit a certain amount of strides between each pole. On top of that you're usually steering your horse in a tight circle. See how Will and Elizabeth master this obstacle at home.
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