Laura Graves - Forward Is Not a Speed

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Laura Graves improves the connection and flying changes of this pair as well as helps the rider increase the activity of the hind legs for a better trot. The total running time of this three part video is 39:00.

Laura watches this pair warm up and encourages them to stretch while keeping the same tempo. - Part 1 ( 0:14:02)

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Laura watches this pair warm up and encourages them to stretch while keeping the same tempo. In the canter she encourages the rider to follow the motion of the gait with her elbows. Laura gives a great explanation of what the difference is between contact and connection.

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When they go to the canter Laura asks them for counter canter and he offers changes instead. - Part 2 ( 0:13:05)

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When they go to the canter Laura asks them for counter canter and he offers changes instead. They patiently continue on the circle in the counter canter while asking for changes in the flexion from left to right. Laura explains the necessity of rideability and being able to move the shoulders, hindquarters and flexion to wherever the rider wants while in the canter to provide a solid foundation for the changes. She describes an exercise that would be the next step in developing this rideability.

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They next work on the trot with Laura helping her find a trot that is taking the rider forward without being quick. - Part 3 ( 0:11:50)

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They next work on the trot with Laura helping her find a trot that is taking the rider forward without being quick. They work on half pass and passage, making sure the hind end remains active.

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Laura Graves - Forward Is Not a Speed

Laura Graves - Forward Is Not a Speed

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