Focus on Forward Tempo Part 2
Rider Position and Aids
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15m
After a walk break, they work on right lead canter, again focusing on immediately going forward and not worrying about the horse being on the bit. They work on rider position in both canter and trot to help with the horse suppleness. The rider cant just use the hands. The shoulder is as important as the elbow, wrist and fingers, and the horse needs to listen to the inside aids.
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