Improving Suppleness and Sensitivity | Steffen Peters | PART 01
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Steffen emphasizes that a rider should not have to constantly ride with a strong contact and leg. While it is easy for the rider to carry the horse, it is okay if the horse makes a mistake and breaks gait. If that happens, the rider can fix it. When you ask for the horse to go forward or move laterally, you have to make a difference with the leg aid and then relax.
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