Canter - Counter Canter - Canter
Goal(s)
Beginning of counter canter
Process
Make a circle at C in canter to prepare for the exercise. Ride a short diagonal from K to B while maintaining the canter aids. Perform a half circle from R to S still in "false" canter. Ride a short diagonal from E to F to be back on the correct lead. Pick up the canter in the corner and transition to trot between E and V. This exercise can be done on both sides and in several steps. You can start with just the circle, the first short diagonal, and the half circle with a transition to trot between E and V.
Difficulties
Works on the balance of the horse and rider. Maintaining aids. Do not change lead throughout the exercise.
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