Riding Shoulder-In With More Ease - July 2021
Gymnastic Exercises
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17m
Karen coaches a student to find more ease when riding shoulder in. Karen will re-explain the aids of shoulder in, and will help from the ground so the rider is able to focus on her position. This video will help anyone who is doing shoulder in but feels like they are working too hard and getting tight or braced.
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