Focus on Forward Tempo Part 1
Rider Position and Aids
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17m
Shannon helps a rider focus on establishing a consistent forward tempo with her mare. The tempo and the hind leg are important before trying to have the horse on the bit. They also canter right away to help establish the forward feeling. Once the mare is forward, they can focus on getting her to soften, and Shannon demonstrates how the hands and arms help create the suppleness.
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