Day 2 Session 3 - Half Seat/2-Point Exercise - Part 2
Anne Kursinski
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Next, Anne has the riders canter a crossrail and stop straight while holding the reins in one hand. This emphasizes how doing less can actually help the horse, and the horses are typically straighter.
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Day 2 Session 3 - Flat Warm-up - Part 2
They continue the warm-up practicing shoulder-in in walk and sitting trot. They also work again with the knot in the reins to help steady their arms and hands, which helps the horses be more responsive.
