Introduction to Bridleless Demo - Nov 2024
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This video shows a Masterclass Karen taught at the 2024 Iberian Horse Showcase at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala. The topic was An Introduction to Bridleless Riding. Karen talks about why you want to do it, and how you can start to ride bridleless even with a bridle on. She also shows a favorite basic exercise to help get things started. Karen shows how focusing on happiness, harmony, and communication help the horse’s posture and way of moving improve.
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