Transitions with Ovation - Dec 2012
The Sweet Spot of Biomechanics
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23m
Karen rides Ovation and talks through what she is thinking of when riding transitions. The theme is that riding transitions with quality is all about preparation. You need to be able to think about the next gait while still riding the one you are doing. This video is excellent for anyone who is focusing on riding transitions in working and collected gaits with quality
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