Have A Plan For Your Warm Up, Two Stars Horses & Riders - Part 2
Dressage General
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12m
Part 2: William emphasizes the importance of not changing the warm up at a competition, and reminds viewers how horses thrive in routine. Focusing on stretching and achieving elastic, forward movement, he continues to impart coach. William leads riders to a more relaxed state, by guiding them to move away from stiffness in exchange for straightness. He brings attention to warming up the riders themselves, as well as their horses.
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