All About Contact Equine Affaire Part 1 - Dec 2021
The Sweet Spot of Biomechanics
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33m
This video is of a demo and mini-clinic Karen did at Equine Affaire 2021, called All About Contact. These riders are new to Karen. In this part, you will hear Karen give an overview of her view about contact and see 4 riders go through a preliminary exercise to help improve the contact and connection they have with their horses.
This video is great for anyone!
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