Steffen encourages the rider to get the horse more responsive and forward from the leg before doing the single changes again. When they take a walk break he still asks that the mare is attentive and relaxed. In the trot work he has them go from half pass to leg yield and change the bend. They continue to check for a prompt response from the leg.
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Schooling Fourth Level Test Movements 1
Janet Foy begins this video by answering questions from the auditors. The first question deals with what to do if your horse is spooking during the test. Debbie answers a question about adjusting a double bridle. Another auditor asks about being behind the vertical. Debbie answers a question a...
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Schooling Fourth Level Test Movements 2
Janet goes over the changes in the new Fourth Level tests. She begins by having both riders to the extended walk movement. They decide to have one rider to the trot and one do the canter portions of 4-2. Janet gives excellent tips on riding the trot work and the walk pirouettes as well as expla...
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Schooling Fourth Level Test Movements 4
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