Last post of the day from Thoroughbred Dressage. THE FREE WALK ON A LONG REIN. In all dressage tests, up to advanced level, the free walk/extended walk is a double mark. It’s a good place to gain marks and show a good, clear rhythm, with either a track up, or for a very good walk, an over track, with a soft swinging back. Trying to get your horse to do and understand this can be quite a challenge, now add in that you have limited, or no use of your legs and the walk itself throws you off balance

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