The lesson progresses with more canter work with the half pirouette in mind. The challenge comes in keeping the same rhythm. Adelinde tells the rider to imagine there are poles on the ground that you have to jump.
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Work toward the pirouette continues. Adelinde points out how this horse needs to be more flexible in his back in order to be able to bring his inside hind leg further in. The emphasis remains on the rhythm and speed control. Adelinde advises the rider that by having control of her horse's legs s...
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