Maintaining Steady Rhythm Over Poles
Cavalletti Work
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13m
Chelsea demonstrates a circle exercise over ground poles that helps teach a horse where his feet are, how to maintain a steady rhythm and carry the rider all while managing themselves over poles. They then do the circle, go down a line and back to the circle all while trying to maintain a relaxed, steady page.
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