This German Riding Pony tends to rush and get too low in front so they start the warm-up with a slower tempo and higher neck carriage. Steffen comments that usually diving in front and being too quick go together. They do the same thing in the warm-up canter. Then they go back to the walk and try to lengthen the rein and the walk without the pony rushing.
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Schooling an Upper-Level Pony – Cante...
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Schooling an Upper-Level Pony – Flyin...
They start with flying changes on the long side slightly off the rail so that there is some room for straightening the horse or moving him a little off the leg. Steffen emphasizes the need for straightness before asking for the change. He also wants the rider to use the legs as the primary aids a...
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Schooling an Upper-Level Pony – Trot ...
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