Walk → medium walk → trot progression

What It Does

Makes the appearance of compensation predictable and observable. By building through gaits rather than jumping to trot, the coach and rider can see exactly where organisation starts to break down and target that specifically.

What to Feel

Organisation maintained as energy level rises. A clear moment when something changes — that is the piece to work on, not the final result.

Common Mistakes

• Moving to the next gait before the current one is organised.
• Trying to fix the trot problem in the trot rather than building to it and catching it earlier.
• Rushing through the progression so the compensation point passes unnoticed.