A Horse's "Working Angles" | Monique Potts
Groundwork
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2m 14s
Monique explains what she means by "working angles." Most of the ways we get horses to move utilize instincts the horse has from the time he was born. She demonstrates how these ideas can naturally help move specific body parts.
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