Day 3 Session 3 - Flat Warm-up - Part 2
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6m 50s
The warm-up continues with canter work in two-point and sitting to help secure rider position and effectiveness. They practice canter transitions, counter canter and a forward gallop to get the feeling of sitting up straight with a deep seat. Anne stresses that muscle memory is important to establish good habits.
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Day 3 Session 3 - Flat Warm-up - Part 1
At the start of the third day, Anne encourages the riders to think about what the horse has done over the last two days and warm up accordingly. She wants the riders to respond to how the horse feels.
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Day 3 Session 3 - Driving Rein Exercise
Anne has riders turn their inside hand over so that they can't overuse the inside rein. With this rein position, they do lateral work, including shoulder-in. She also demonstrates how the horses can bend just from the leg and without any rein.
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Day 3 Session 3 - Counting Exercise
Anne has the riders do a figure-8 pattern with progressive counting. This helps riders see a distance and keep a steady, easy rhythm.
