Trailer for rider, trainer and ICP Level 4 USEA Instructor, Robin Walker's Trying Different Bits & Nosebands session. Join Robin as he works with a horse who tends to drag the rider through fences, on the cross country course. They try different bits and nosebands to try to create a softer, and more controlled ride.
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