Steffen now hands the mare back to the rider so he can do the same work in hand. When he remounts Steffen walks with them to reinforce the in-hand work. They continue with the canter work, schooling pirouettes and confirming moving off the aids and straightness with leg yields to shoulder in.
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Schooling Fourth Level Test Movements...
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Schooling Fourth Level Test Movements...
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Schooling Fourth Level Test Movements...
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