Rider Seat for Lateral Work Part 2
Rider Position and Aids
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9m 11s
As the ride continues, they work on getting the horse even sharper to the leg and more upright. Shannon works on details of the rider position during leg yield. Overall, the rider needs to stay absolutely square. That way the horse has a place to balance underneath the rider.
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