Laura wants the horse softer before doing tempi changes. They try to recreate a show atmosphere when the horse gets too strong in the changes. She says it important for the rider to understand when things don't feel exactly right and know how to make the movement work for you and get the horse back on the aids.
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Tempi Changes | Lauren Sprieser
Grand Prix trainer and competitor Lauren Sprieser demonstrates exercises she uses to introduce the one-tempi changes as well as (off the horse) what her aids are for the one-tempis. She stresses that the horse needs to be on the aids and listening and not use his power to do the changes. The hors...
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Forward and Straight in Flying Change...
In the first part of this video, Shannon helps the rider establish clarity in going forward. It is important to establish forward in the warmup to set the tone for the rest of the ride. The horse must react to the leg by going forward, but also needs to carry himself and not depend on the rider l...
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Forward and Straight in Flying Change...
In the second part of the ride, they start to work on multiple changes. Shannon stresses that they should not beœtempi changes but rather changes on the line. She does not want the rider to think about a specific number. Instead when the canter is right, ask for a change. That maintains the quali...
