When working on a single flying chance, Laura first wants the canter quality to be there before even thinking about the change. In the change, she talks about starting the new lead, but also having to stop the old lead, which many people dont think about. Unlike other movements, the flying change either happens or it doesnt so Laura wants to make sure she teaches her horses to only do it properly.
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Fourth Level Flying Changes | Laura G...
They start with canter leg yield into counter canter. Then when the balance is good, the horse isnt running through the hand and is relaxed in the counter canter, the rider can ask for the change.
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Prix St. Georges - Flying Changes | L...
Laura helps the rider get the quality and tempo of canter she wants before asking for a change. That has to be there first. She warns, however, that when the changes are successful, not to just stop. It is fine to reward the horse, but it is important to finish the canter and ride a down transit...
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Grand Prix Tempi Changes | Laura Graves
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 ba...
