Classical Riding, Day 2, Ride 1 | Charles de Kunffy
Rider Position and Aids
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39m
Charles de Kunffy works with this rider to help relax her horse and keep him from coming behind the vertical. He offers a 3-step approach to keeping the horse from coming too deep: 1. Slow down 2. Yield both reins forward 3. Accentuate the drive forward with your inside leg.
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