The next goal is the flying change. Even as they walk, Christoph requires that they are more active with a marching walk while stretching. They first do walk“canter“walk transitions. He insists on a sharp, quality canter in front of the rider to prepare her for the changes. They ride a serpentine with simple changes, but Christoph points out that the rider needs more control of the canter for the changes. After a clear depart, he asks for the rider to change the flexion from side to side both on the long side and a 20-meter circle in a medium canter.
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