Riding the Hind Legs Part 2
Rider Position and Aids
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In the upward transitions, Shannon wants the horse to step into herself instead of pulling herself out. The rider cant push the horse forward. She must get the horse hind legs under her body.œTransitions are where we really do the training for collection and suppleness.
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