Straightness and Rhythm to a Distance in Trot | Ronny Riemer
Ronny Riemer
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When considering a distance, the horse’s straightness and rhythm are the two most important factors. Ronny has the riders do an exercise using ground poles shaped into triangles to focus on straightness and rhythm.
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