Training Level Contact vs. Connection | Laura Graves | PART 04
Rider Position and Aids
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9m 54s
They finish the ride still working on the bend and contact with a forward tempo to improve the connection. Laura helps the horse understand giving to rein pressure so that the rider is able to soften for a few moments. By the end of the ride, they are successfully working with a training level connection.
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