Grand Prix Level Rider Biomechanics Part 2
Rider Position and Aids
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8m 44s
Stephany demonstrates a resistance exercise engaging the hamstring and keeping more bend in the back of the knee. Then she has the rider go to canter and focus on her slight position change and how it impacts the horse canter. The horse comes more underneath himself with his hind legs.
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