Bend and Counterbend Exercise at Canter with Natilla - Jan 2018
Alignment & Bend
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15m
This video is a continuation of the exercises in the video: Counter-Bend Exercise At The Trot (January 2018). Karen will show how to do bend and counter bend in the canter and counter canter. These exercises will build the rider’s coordination and skill in differentiating between cues for line of direction, bend, and canter lead. These exercises would be appropriate for anyone with a working canter, especially if preparing to do counter canter.
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