Even In Both Reins | Debbie McDonald
Rider Position and Aids
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8m 1s
When this pair gets to the canter in their warm up, Debbie has her adjust the balance when the horse falls to the forehand by asking her to carry more weight on the hindquarters. On the long sides they ask for haunches in while keeping the shoulders on the rail, and on center line a little shoulder fore.
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