FEI 5* Judge Janet Foy helps a rider work on lateral and longitudinal suppleness with a young horse trained as a hunter. With a horse that is stiff in both types, the rider must decide which is the easiest to do for the horse. Usually bending is easier so do that first on the circle and then add going forward.
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Basics with an Emphasis on Connection...
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Basics with an Emphasis on Connection...
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Basics with an Emphasis on Connection...
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