In the canter zig zag, Laura reminds the rider that in order not to feel rushed, the horse must start moving sideways immediately. She has the rider work on getting the horse sharp off the sideways leg. The horse has to get hot and sharp without charging forward.
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Grand Prix Canter Zig Zag | Laura Graves
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Grand Prix Tempi Changes | Laura Graves
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