Forward is Not a Speed | Laura Graves | PART 01

During a walk break Laura discusses why she is choosing not to school the changes during this ride offering a look at her total training methods She takes her time with the walk canter transition making sure he is ready for it instead of rushing through it When he becomes strong and tries to pull her to of the saddle she explains how she corrects that She waits for him to be calm and relaxed before asking for the next depart Haunches in at the canter is used to achieve more throughness on the outside rein Because he is learning his changes and sometimes gives them when they arent asked for Laura decides to school the counter canter instead teaching him to wait for her aids She is looking to be able to touch both sides of the bridle without producing a change