Connection (Level 3) –

Rulebook Directives:

Horse should give to aids softly and respond with alertness and obedience. Horse should accept connection and demonstrate relaxation throughout the test. The connection between horse and rider should be soft and the horse should demonstrate balance and self-carriage.

Movements added at this level:

• Full Turnaround (turn on the haunches)
• Lateral at the trot (jog)
• Lope circles

Judge’s hint for this level: “ Good balance at the lope and the correct bend in all movements.“

Video is Connection GH, Score is 68.23%