Third Level, Day 2 - Collected Canter | Laura Graves
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8m 17s
They work on the horse's stiffer side in canter. It is important that the rider not carry the horse. The horse must maintain the energy herself, and if not then the rider needs to let her know. Laura suggests being stricter with the horse but do less. Instead of doing 15 mediocre flying changes, be very deliberate and do two really good ones. That will help preserve the horse.
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