We join Steffen Peters with this Third Level pair as they are doing their trot work in their warm up. Steffen works with the rider to make sure she presents a trot and canter that looks easier and less against the bridle. He looks to have the length of the horse's frame more adjustable and show more suppleness in his collection. They begin to work on canter pirouettes and Steffen encourages her to show that the horse is supple and in self carriage. When they do the walk pirouette he asks her to change the flexion during the pirouette, showing his suppleness during the movement.
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Third Level Work Part 2
Next, they work on trot half passes asking the horse to come more off the ground and be more responsive to the half halts. They work transitions between medium trot and half steps while keeping the suppleness and elasticity in the contact. Steffen explains that the goal is to create half pass tha...
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Third Level Test 3 - Part 1
While we watch the next pair warm up, Janet answers a question from the auditors about the necessary qualities needed to move up to Second Level. Debbie answers a question about the proper stirrup length for an effective leg. Janet then has the two riders demonstrate the walk on a loose rein, th...
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Third Level Test 3 - Part 2
Janet points out that there are a lot of fine points to riding the test, and Debbie adds great insights into where her training should go next. They both talk about how the rider must be able to independently use the various parts of their body to influence the horse. They have an interesting d...
