Second Level: Engagement | Colleen Kelly | PART 03
Rider Position and Aids
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14m
Colleen discusses how changing the body position altered the tempo of the walk. She explores how the top level riders change their tempo in movements of the Grand Prix test. The riders repeat the same exercise at the trot, varying the number of steps with their position. Colleen explains how this is true collection and self carriage.
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