Janet reviews his ride after explaining what qualities she likes in the horse and then they talk about the geometry of riding the half pass zig zags. She explains how they have to score this movement, and helps him make a better turn into the movement to get the right alignment. They practice first in the trot and then the canter. She suggests he use his upper leg and knee to change the direction in the zig zag. Janet then helps him with his twos and threes, and they show great improvement when they have the right canter and bend.
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Intermediate Test B | Janet Foy | PAR...
Janet now guides us through the Intermediate B test. As they warm up, Janet observes that the rider should work on helping the mare keep her neck down in movements she is not secure in. She rides the test while Janet offers commentary and scores. Janet has her position the mare in renvers in the ...
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Intermediate Test B | Janet Foy | PAR...
Janet talks through the geometry of the canter zig zag with special attention paid to getting a horse with this big of a stride to get the strides in. With greater response from the outside leg, the zig zag improves.
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Intermediate Test B | Janet Foy | PAR...
Janet helps her with the changes, pointing out that the mare over collects with the neck too high. They do several single changes with very quiet aids with the neck down. Janet helps the rider with her position, stabilizing her upper leg. They talk about the fit of her saddle.
