Test preparation and instruction on components within second level tests can be found here. Charlotte is focused on getting the horse moving correctly and listening to the inside leg, moving forward to work on the turn on the haunches, the lateral work, counter canter and simple changes. Sample videos shown at a greatly reduced size.
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Responsiveness | Dr. Ulf Moller | PAR...
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First Level Canter, Half Halt & Jump...
Dr. Moller gives an excellent description of how to do the half halt and how it rebalances the horse. When they return to the canter, they work on this same concept in the canter.
