Respected clinician and eventer Robin Walker works with a Training Level amateur rider and her young horse on developing a quality canter in the arena and out in the field. He has his student work on adjustability in the arena then uses small slopes in the field to test her ability to keep a balanced canter.
Originally from England, Robin Walker has been a longtime staple on the U.S. eventing scene. He has earned top results at international eventing competitions. He is a faculty member for the United States Eventing Association’s Eventing Coaches Program. Robin operates his training facility, Maute House Farm, out of Grass Lake, Michigan, and Ocala, Florida.
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