Setting Up Your Trail Trotover Poles
All Around
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2m 59s
If you look at your rulebook, you'll learn that there are certain lengths you need to set your poles for trotovers in a trail class. Will and Elizabeth Knabenshue go over how to set up your trail poles at home so you can practice with your horse successfully.
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