Engaging The Stretchable Horse - Dec 2012
Correcting A Low Poll
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26m
Karen Rohlf teaches a student over 5 days. This horse and rider have an excellent foundation and are accomplished at finding the Sweet Spot for let loose posture. Now they need to come up off the forehand and begin to carry with the hind legs. This is a nice example of the different things Karen focuses on to gradually build the ingredients necessary to change his movement from forward and down to: poll highest point, strechable and in self carriage. This is an excellent video for anyone looking to establish balanced working gaits
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