Riding an Andalusian-Arabian Piaffe and Passage | Laura Ashley Killian
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15m
Laura shows a variety of ways to create piaffe. She first demonstrates and explains how rein back can turn into piaffe, and then she shows it developing from walk. She shows how to teach that piaffe is fun for both horse and rider and not stressful by explaining and demonstrating the aids.
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