The Role of a Dressage Mentor 1
Dressage General
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16m
Peter Storr works with Phoebe Peters, his long time student and European Pony Gold Medalist on her champion pony, SL Lucci. Peter talks about how this partnership was formed. They had warmed up outside in a stretchy trot, but begin their session in the arena in the canter, getting him supple, uphill and responsive. Peter talks about he works with Phoebe and the pony both at home and at international competitions. Once they are warmed up they go to simple changes, and show incredibly good simple changes.
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The Role of a Dressage Mentor 4
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