Rider Seat for Lateral Work Part 3
Rider Position and Aids
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27m
The last portion of this ride focuses on suppleness and collection in the canter work. There is a difference betweenœround andœlow. The horse can be round and also uphill. They add haunches-in on the 20-meter circle to improve suppleness in collection. Shannon helps demonstrate the proper rider position to best help the horse.
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Prompt to the Leg Part 1
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Prompt to the Leg Part 2
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Focus on Rider Shoulder, Leg and Hip ...
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