Helping from the Ground - April 2012
All Riding
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19m
Karen describes and demonstrates some techniques for helping a rider create activity and responsiveness from the ground. This video is recommended for anyone who wants to try the techniques in the Accessing Energy video and who may want another strategy to help create a lighter/brighter response, whether you are the person on the ground or in the saddle.
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