A Pattern: Coordinating Leg Yields and Canter - June 2020
Gymnastic Patterns & Exercises - Riding
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8m 12s
This video shows one of Karen’s favorite patterns for horses who are confident in their working gaits. If you are already playing with leg yields and smaller circles, this is a great pattern to improve your and your horse’s coordination and skills. It is a simple pattern that you can modify to make more or less challenging. This exercise is a super way for lower level riders and horses to become more balanced and clear with their aids while the horse becomes more balanced and supple!
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