Quick Tip For Counter Canter Shawna and Jaxon - June 2013
Gymnastic Exercises
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7m 28s
Karen coaches a student through a counter canter pattern from a First Level dressage test. It is an easy pattern for the horse, but can be challenging for the rider to visualize. You will see a very typical issue many riders have, then will see how Karen explains it, gives another exercise to build the necessary skill, then returns to the pattern to do it more successfully.
This video is excellent for anyone with a good working canter who wants to start or improve their counter canter.
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