Grand Prix Canter Zig Zag
Laura Graves
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3m 12s
Laura suggests they start with canter half pass to test the bending and sideways movement. Then they move on to the zig zag. She wants the rider to make sure she understands the difference between moving sideways and going straight to help make sure they cover the same amount of ground and keep the same tempo.
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