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Riding your lateral work in a forward rising trot can be a great way to add more reach and expression to the horse's gait. This is best attempted only after the horse is at least fairly solid in each of the exercises while ridden in a sitting trot. Shoulder fore, shoulder in, haunches in, renvers, and half pass can all benefit.
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