Steffen Peters talks about tempi changes. He suggests getting the two tempis extremely reliable before starting with the one tempis. It is also important to always keep the quality of the canter in mind. Since this horse gets tight in the changes, he suggests allowing the horse to stretch down in the canter to help him relax.
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