SESSION 9 – SCHOOLING

Ali coaches Claire and Savannah who haven't done much schooling since the last session! With Claire thinking about bending her knee, she is able to put more weight down her thigh. Ali helps Claire with 'buttons to plaits' to keep Savannah reaching into the reins.

Ali also works on Savannah's straightness, in particular correcting her when she falls out/ in through the right shoulder in walk and trot. In canter, Ali gets Claire to pull her sternum 'button' back to put her in a better position which has a clear impact on Savannah. Ali and Claire also discuss Claire's breathing (or lack of it!) in canter and how this affects Savannah.