Stretching At The Canter - Mar 2016
All Riding
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22m
Karen rides her horse, Hot Shot, to demonstrate stretching at the canter. She explains when it is a good or not good idea to do it, how to play with it in small degrees, and how to use it as a tool for getting more power and volume in the canter. This video is great for anyone playing with improving the sweet spot of their working canter.
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