The Purpose of the Reins - Sept 2011
Connection With the Reins Mini-Series
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24m
Karen discusses the 3 main purposes of the reins with students at one of her clinics. This is a 'must see' for everyone. The points discussed here will help riders with advanced horses to refine their concept of connection, but will also help riders with less advanced horses understand when they are ready to ride in connection with the reins. Karen also discusses how the reins and posture relate.
Up Next in Connection With the Reins Mini-Series
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All About Contact Equine Affaire Part...
This video is of a demo and mini-clinic Karen did at Equine Affaire 2021, called All About Contact. These riders are new to Karen. In this part, you will hear Karen give an overview of her view about contact and see 4 riders go through a preliminary exercise to help improve the contact and connec...
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All About Contact Equine Affaire Part...
This video is part 2 of the video: All About Contact: Equine Affaire Demo, Part 1. In this video Karen coaches each rider individually to find their working gaits.
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Dissolving Brace In The Reins - Oct 2011
Karen sets up one of her (and students') favorite simulations. See how 'the way in which' you connect through the reins can either dissolve or cause brace! Some very important concepts are discussed and you will see a way to practice your technique away from the horse. This is another 'must see' ...
