Axel Steiner introduces his plan for this session where they work through a test of the rider choice, in this case Second Level Test 1. They warm up while he watches, and Axel explains the movements that are introduced in this test including collected and medium trot and canter, 10 meter circles at the canter, shoulder-in, simple changes and rein back, pointing out this is a big jump from First Level. In the shoulder in at the trot he asks for 3 to 3 1/2 tracks, but not 4 since that decreases the engagement and turns into a bad leg yield. They ride several canter walk cater simple change transitions on the serpentine while Axel helps them become more through and connected. Axel explains how important the first and last halts are in creating a winning impression. As they go through the first movements of the test, Axel talks about how for the first time they have a separate score for the transitions in and out of the medium trot to collected trot, and gives great tips through the rein back.
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Second Level Test One 2
They now ride the beginning of the test and Axel starts with input on how to do the initial salute for the most points. He corrects the rider on her turn from the shoulder in at E to B, pointing out that you dont straighten the horse before that turn. He coaches her through the rein-back to the...
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Second Level Test One 3
The rider now performs the test as it is called by the announcer and Axel gives commentary. He talks about getting a rhythm to the simple changes in the serpentine, and gives advice on how to ride the free walk. He gives more tips on the geometry of the test and the importance of precision in rid...
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Second Level Test One 4
They ride the test again with Axel coaching them as they ride it, and correct some of the issues from the first ride. They talk about what have double coefficients and go over what issues she needs to work on.
