Shoulder-In to Lengthening on a Circle - Feb 2016
All Riding
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18m
Karen demonstrates a favorite gymnastic exercise for horses who are just beginning collection as well as advanced horses. It is a powerful exercise that challenges and develops your horse's balance, engagement, and range of movement. It will help build power into your collected gaits and balance into your lengthenings
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