Vaulting, Seat and Position, Rider Balance | Jenny Leggate | PART 02
Rider Position and Aids
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15m
With two horses going, the compulsory exercises are demonstrated as well as the freestyles of the youngsters, showing great athleticism. They next demonstrate how they use the trot in vaulting to learn how to absorb the movement of the horse through their bodies. In the canter they show the harmony with the horse and the ability to follow the swing.
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