After focusing on canter work, they go to trot work. Regardless of tempo, the trot needs to flow so that the rider feels like he being carried. The horse needs the energy to recycle, but the rider still needs to feel loft in the horse stride and if there power in that loft.
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Warm-up Canter
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Canter Lateral Work | Laura Ashley Ki...
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