Cody Crow introduces a new horse to poles, starting at the walk to see how she handles the obstacle before adding any speed. She approaches, stops, takes a moment to process, and then steps over. That cautious, thoughtful response is exactly what Cody wants to see. In his experience, the horses that take their time and stay careful are the ones that tend to be the most successful over poles. He walks her over it once more before picking up a trot. She handles the speed transition well, hopping over with enough awareness to satisfy Cody before he asks for the lope. At the lope he helps her find her spot, and she navigates it confidently. From there Cody adds a second pole and drops back to the trot to see how she adjusts. She shortens her stride on her own to avoid hitting it, a sign that she is already using her body correctly and thinking about her feet. Several more passes follow, each one showing a horse that is lifting through her back and stepping with intention. A promising introduction to an obstacle that will play a significant role in her ranch trail career.