When traveling to the right he is a little crooked, so they work a little shoulder in. They discuss using the whip on the shoulder only in training at home. In the canter Mr. Hess asks them for bigger strides to let him balance his body. Going to the right in the trot they help him keep his inside shoulder out.
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