Olympian Gina Miles presents her session on introducing a spooky horse to a Liverpool fence for the first time. She starts on the longe line and introduces the concept of bubbles of safe space. Using this principle, Gina moves forward and slowly builds the horse's confidence for a smooth and positive introduction first alone, then with a rider.
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