SAVANNAH
SESSION 8 – SCHOOLING
In this schooling session filmed in at the end of April, Ali coaches Claire and Savannah. They start with groundwork and look at moving Savannah's quarters and forehand sideways. In ridden work, they look at Claire's position in walk, trot and canter and the different corrections she needs to make depending on the gait.
They move the saddle blocks to help Claire 'kneel' and put weight down into her thighs. Ali also helps Claire with her arms and hands to make a frame. In canter, they look at how to stop Claire leaning forward and sticking her bum out behind!