Finding Frame and Tempo Part 4
Rider Position and Aids
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The rider gets on and feels the difference in the horse after Steffen work. He wants her to really understand the steady connection to the horse mouth. While Steffen appreciates the rider patience, he wants her to be more assertive. They work in trot and canter, which is the horse's best gait, and finish the ride with significant improvement.
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