Beginning the Basic Alignment Exercise Riding - October 2012
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13m
Karen teaches a student the Basic Alignment Exercise riding. In this short demo you will hear Karen describe the exercise and take the student through the first stages of it. By the end you will be able to see a clear result as the horse aligns and stretches. This video is excellent for anyone who is learning the Basic Alignment Exercise
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