Two Types of Rein Shortening - Sep 2015
Connection With Reins - Riding
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8m 16s
This is a quick tip to help clarify a small but important distinction. When someone tells you to "shorten your reins", it actually isn't enough information! Karen rides Solana to demonstrate two different ways to shorten your reins and the implications of each
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