Work toward the pirouette continues. Adelinde points out how this horse needs to be more flexible in his back in order to be able to bring his inside hind leg further in. The emphasis remains on the rhythm and speed control. Adelinde advises the rider that by having control of her horse's legs she can have better control of his spookiness during their dressage test.
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