They start working in collected canter. The more collected the horse becomes, the more important the contact is. It important to find an easy canter on contact on a small circle. If the horse breaks to trot, the rider needs to make a quick correction. When the rider gets a good moment, then the horse can go out onto a larger circle.
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Prix St. Georges - Schooling Canter P...
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Grand Prix Movements Canter Pirouette
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Grand Prix Canter Pirouettes
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