Connection with Reins: Developing Harmony - January 2012
Connection With Reins - Riding
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Karen teaches a student and her horse develop a more harmonious connection with the reins over a couple sessions. The focus will be to improve their 'First Thoughts' about the contact, as well as a 'Freestyle inside the Finesse' exercise. This video will help any rider at any level who is thinking about or practicing riding in connection with the reins.
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