Moving into canter, Hannah asks Amy to use her hips to control straightness, not just the rein. So when Vaz falls out Amy must do the opposite with her hips. Transitions within the pace help to strengthen Vaz so he will find the work easy. "The more giving in the jaw, the better the jump-through from behind" says Hannah. Preparation is the key to successful flying changes, so Amy waits for the perfect moment when Vaz is straight and soft. Hannah reminds her not to nag with her leg or rein but be efficient with her aids. "Higher marks come from greater suppleness" says Hannah "and the more relaxed his back, the easier the sitting trot will be too!"
