Changing Length of the Top line & The Strides - June 2016
The Sweet Spot of Biomechanics
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8m 33s
Karen shows you a gymnastic exercise that is equally beneficial for the horse and rider. She will show you how to play with changing the length of the top line and the length of the strides independently. This is a great exercise for any horse and rider to play with. It will teach the rider a more refined and sophisticated way to use their body, and it will create greater range of motion, engagement, and suppleness in the back for the horse. Plus, you just might find some sweeter spots
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