Breaking Down the Indoor Equitation Course | Stacia Madden
Hunters/Equitation
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5m 57s
After watching the horses do the two courses, Stacia Klein Madden evaluates the weaknesses of the young horse. They break down the course so that the horse can relax. They add transitions and circles to help the horse gain some confidence. The goal is to have the horse slow down and allow the rider to get a better riding horse.
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