Laura begins working with a nervous, tense mare by asking for a bit of counter flexion, helping her to flex and relax her back. They continue using this tip when warming up in the canter, making sure the mare allows herself to be positioned either to the right or the left without a flying change. When back at the trot they add shoulder in and haunches in to the warmup. They work on keeping the trot half passes from being too steep and preserve the quality of the trot.
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Nervous Energy 2
Laura points out that with a nervous horse it is sometimes best to put them to work to deal with the energy. She offers great advice on schooling the extended walk with a horse that curls. To prepare for the flying changes Laura has her first ride the canter in the shoulder fore position and tra...
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Natalie Lamping judging Second Level ...
Natalie Lamping judging Second Level Test 3 with scores and commentary
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Marlene Schneide Second Level Test 1
Marlene Schneide Second Level Test 1
