Alignment & Balance | Asia Thayer | PART 03

As they progress to canter, the mare has issues being relaxed and reverts back to tossing her head. Asia coaches the rider to stay relax and continue to apply counter flexion when the horse is in attentive. She discusses the importance of not holding an aid and respecting the release for reward. The rider applies this by allowing the mare to straighten up and move forward when she settles and is obedient. With persistence they create a better picture and are able to complete the circle exercise in canter.