Quora First Rides - Sept 2023
Foundational Riding
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28m
In this video, you will see lots of ‘firsts’ for Quora: Her first time with a human on her back, her first time moving with a human on her back, and her first walks and trots!
This will give you quite a different picture than what is often seen with ‘horse breaking’. The focus here is on relaxation, understanding, and confidence. Every step was taken when she said she was ready.
You might enjoy listening to Karen’s podcast called: Stop Breaking Horses: Horse Training In Harmony, Episode 156
https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
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