They now ride the beginning of the test and Axel starts with input on how to do the initial salute for the most points. He corrects the rider on her turn from the shoulder in at E to B, pointing out that you dont straighten the horse before that turn. He coaches her through the rein-back to the end of the test. Axel then explains why the transitions in the test are so important, and how riding good corners can help the whole ride.
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Second Level Test One 3 | Axel Steiner
The rider now performs the test as it is called by the announcer and Axel gives commentary. He talks about getting a rhythm to the simple changes in the serpentine, and gives advice on how to ride the free walk. He gives more tips on the geometry of the test and the importance of precision in rid...
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Second Level Test One | Axel Steiner ...
They ride the test again with Axel coaching them as they ride it, and correct some of the issues from the first ride. They talk about what have double coefficients and go over what issues she needs to work on.
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Second Level Test 3 | Debbie McDonald...
Janet asks both riders in this session to ride the Second Level Test 3 while she give commentary and scores.
