Dani explains that the next step in the training should be to stretch over his topline and offers suggestions on how to attain that. Coming out of the walk break, they work on asking him to open his neck and go with his nose on the ground. In the canter they go for an extended canter, encouraging him to be more under from behind. They ask for more contact on the reins with inside rein while maintaining the stretching frame.
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Ground work, acceptance of double bri...
In canter the same principles apply as she checks the balance and straightness of the horse and uses the counter bend to correct issues. They continue with the counter canter, and she offers more exercises to increase straightness in preparation for more collection.
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Single Changes - Part One
The rider warms up and Axel helps her with her position.
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Ground work, acceptance of double bri...
Nicole uses the renvers at the trot to activate the hind leg and repeat the exercise to the left. She asks for neck extension without the poll getting too low. The exercise is now worked in the canter, and when he anticipates the changes, she suggests varying the program from day to day.
