Beginning Engagement - Vicky & Bogie - Feb 2014
Gymnastic Patterns & Exercises - Riding
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28m
Karen helps student Vicky and her horse Bogie to find a steadier, more engaged connection through their bodies. Vicky has done a great job creating a happy, forward, and loose horse, but now it is time for them both to become more consistent in their engagement and connection within their bodies and between each other.
This is a great video for anyone at the beginning stages of engagement. You will learn some strategies and exercises for increasing these qualities.
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