They continue the collected canter work. Laura says that the rider legs need to be loose even while riding the collected canter. Keeping the outside leg in canter position should be enough. If the horse breaks, that on him. Then the moment the horse rhythm goes from canter to trot is the time to make a correction. They finish the ride with some lateral work in the trot.
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Third Level, Day 2 - Collected Canter...
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