Geoff Teall – 3’ Level – Jumping a Short Course – Part 3
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8m 29s
Geoff Teall finishes this group’s lesson with an exercise on looking around the circle on a jump and looking ahead to the next line. The purpose is to stay balanced and go with the horse while keeping the turns smooth and relaxed.
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