Canter Work Focusing on Connection
Breeds
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9m 55s
Before asking for canter, Laura first makes sure the horse is straight and marching in the walk. She asks for slightly forward on the long side and collecting and balancing in the corner. When the horse loses balance in the canter, she comes to walk, regroups and then goes back to canter.
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