Karen talks while she rides Hot Shot to demonstrate how she combines stretchability and collectibility in order to increase the quality of gaits and gymnastic ability of her horse. So many riders struggle with trying to develop collection without getting tightness in the back, and stretchability without living on the forehand. This video shows how to increase the desired qualities while minimizing the ones we don’t want
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Using Corners for Collectibility Nati...
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Ingredients for Successful Connection...
Karen speaks with a group of students at a clinic about the ingredients that factor in to having an excellent connection with the reins. This talk will help you understand the things that effect the connection. Best of all, it will help you diagnose and more wisely begin to solve some of the issu...
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Posting at the Canter - May 2016
This video demonstrates the technique of posting at the canter. This is a helpful exercise to help riders find their balance and strengthen their core muscles. It benefits the horse much like posting at the trot does: It gives the back some more freedom to move. Don’t forget to experiment with th...
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