Five-star and U.S. team eventer Jennie Brannigan and an Intermediate-level rider demonstrate how simple low fences and exercises can dramatically improve a horse’s self-carriage for both jumping and dressage. Cavalletti and ground poles are used to develop a more balanced horse. Then Jennie adds a bounce line with an oxer.
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