Watch as Karen coaches several horses and riders to play with a very specific circling exercise while riding. Some of what she shows is pretty subtle but we think you will enjoy hearing what Karen chooses to focus on with each pair; and likely it will be something that you also need to focus on! This video is excellent for anyone who wants to develop better alignment while riding and is ready to have a more precise focus on their circles.
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Basic Alignment Exercise - Aug 2014
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Improving The Canter By Correcting Le...
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Looking for Throughness & Steady Conn...
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