Watch a demo Karen did for students in a clinic. The focus of the clinic was seat connection within the connection. Karen was showing some examples of important exercises to be able to do without using the reins. They are simple exercises that you will want to get very good at even if you never intend to go completely bridle-less.
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Activating The Walk - Aug 2019
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Yielding For Relaxation with Teo - Oc...
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Yielding For Attention with Teo - Oct...
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