Setting Up For A Positive Connection - Sage & Karen 2 - Feb 2014
All Riding
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22m
Karen helps a student (also named Karen) with her horse Sage. Sage and Karen had been focusing primarily on freestyle and bridleless, as they ran into some tension and connection issues when riding with contact, especially with a bit. Karen will show you the range of exercises they practiced during several days they had together.
This video is excellent for anyone who wants to understand concepts and exercises to develop a more harmonious connection
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