Increasing Collectibility and Mobility - Duncan - May 2011
The Sweet Spot of Biomechanics
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40m
Karen rides Duncan 3 weeks into his training with her. Now he has a 'sweet spot' and Karen checks if he can maintain it during more movements. We first see Duncan in the February Classroom. He is an FEI horse owned by an amateur rider who came to Karen because he was extremely heavy in the bridle. This video takes place 3 weeks into his time with Karen. For more videos about Duncan search for 'Duncan'
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