Grand Prix dressage rider Hannah Biggs trains Amy McCormick and the 8 year old Vaz, who are currently working at Medium level and aimed at Young Rider team selection. The focus is on relaxation, softness and straightness for Vaz who can be lazy off the leg initially and then over-react. Hannah explains her system of leg aids to ensure Vaz maintains the correct tempo himself, and for getting an even contact into both reins. Hannah says "with a tense horse you have to think more carefully about the consequences of your aids." Using transitions and adjusting the neck position within different tempos, achieves the required relaxation. (Part 1 of 2)
