Exercises To Help Shorten From Canter Lengthenings - Dec 2018
Gymnastic Exercises
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15m
Karen rides Hot Shot to demonstrate an exercise that will help you and your horse stay active and engaged when shortening from canter lengthening. Too often horses will break out of the canter when asked to shorten. In this video, Karen not only shows the exercise but also the specific warm up she does to set her and Hot Shot up for success.
This video is great for anyone who has solid working gaits.
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