3 Questions For a Quality Walk - Feb 2017
The Sweet Spot of Biomechanics
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13m
The walk is the most delicate gait; it is the easiest one to create problems in the rhythm when engaging or collecting it. Karen gives you 3 important questions to ask yourself when riding your walk. These questions will help make sure that you keep the dynamic flowing, and will help you problem-solve if there are rhythm issues. This video is appropriate for students of all levels to make sure your horse’s walk stays rhythmic, relaxed, and flowing forward.
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