Effective Rider Aids - Position for Correct Aids | Holly Hugo-Vidal | PART 01
Hunters/Equitation
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27m
Holly Hugo-Vidal explains correct rider position and how to properly coordinate your leg and hand aids and apply them on the flat and over fences. She then explains how to ride different lines and finally, puts a course together.
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