Upper-Level Rider Biomechanics Part 2
Rider Position and Aids
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9m 28s
Stephany talks about the horse back being straight (or not) and the influence that has on rider position. She also talks about how the rider position can help bring the back up and improve the straightness. The horse feels more rhythmic and easier to ride. Stephany stresses that these are small, but significant, changes in position.
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