# @clairecumbee on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C4CNV7ao3qh
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73486666-clairecumbee-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-03-03T02:14:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Claire Cumbee (@clairecumbee) — https://gondola.cc/clairecumbee

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Rain or shine, I’m covered in horsepilot. The rain coat is so functional and fits all of Swatch’s moves!
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Swatch competes tomorrow at Sporting Days so I used today to keep him loose, forward, and on my aids. Not only do I work through my connection stretching down and bring him up to competition frame, but I also work my dial from collection to medium. 
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In my warm-up I like to go into the medium gaits sooner to get Swatch stepping through, meaning those hind legs really start stepping under himself. Then, I bring him back by closing my thigh and pinching my little 🍑. Maybe a few steps collection, then forward again. I want the forward steps to feel like I let go of a sling shot. 
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Maybe previously, in my warmups I just puttered, a lot of stretch, bend left and right in the neck, but lacked that 🥊 By getting him going early, it sets the precedent and sets a clear outline to Swatch of what he needs to do. Our horses really just need clear direction on what we expect. Then, I find they do try to meet you at those expectations.
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