The single changes are next, with Debbie cautioning her to keep the canter steady and on the aids for the changes. In the trot work they apply the same principles to creating a steady connection. When there is a loss of connection in the half pass, they return to the shoulder in, then go to leg yields, all the while working on keeping a feel on both sides. Debbie offers suggestions on other exercises they can ride when they have issues with the connection.
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Getting the Horse Steady in the Hand ...
As they warm up, Debbie encourages this rider to feel what her horse is doing with his mouth, and to bring him back and steady him in her hand when his mouth is really active and not steady. They reward him and let him go forward when he becomes steady. When they go to the caner, they work on mak...
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Steffen Peters – Schooling a Prix St....
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...
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Steffen Peters – Schooling an Upper-L...
Steffen Peters and the clinic rider move on to canter half-pass and flying changes with the German Sport Pony. Steffen’s top priority is energy and suppleness. Collection is secondary. The half-pass should be forward-thinking. He wants the rider to wait and make sure the pony is very straight bef...
