Basic Balance and Posture Natilla - October 2012
Posture
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23m
Karen rides her 4 year old filly, Natilla and describes the very basics of balance and posture appropriate for a horse at this stage. She describes and demonstrates how she begins creating the connection in the reins and the posture through simple balancing between the inside and outside. This video is excellent for anyone
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