Day 3 Session 1 - Flat Warm-up - Part 3
Anne Kursinski
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13m
They finish the warm-up with canter work with stirrups, without stirrups and in two-point to help secure rider position and effectiveness. They practice canter/halt transitions to get the feeling of sitting up straight with a deep seat. Anne stresses that muscle memory is important to establish good habits.
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