Maintaining Focus with a Reactive Horse Part 4
Dressage Problem Solving
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9m 23s
They finish the ride with lateral work in the trot working on the leg to rein connection with the goal of keeping the same tempo and connection regardless of what movement they are doing. If the horse gets too quick, Laura recommends using a shape to slow him down.
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