Focus on Rider Shoulder, Leg and Hip Position Part 2
Rider Position and Aids
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They start the canter work and focus on the rider turning her body position in the direction of travel. Again, Shannon helps the rider with the specific body position required to bend the horse properly. In the canter half-pass, it is important to ride both sides of the horse, and then they start to work on the elements on the canter zig-zag.
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