Riding a Distracted Horse - Part 3
Dressage Problem Solving
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9m 52s
Monique has the rider continue to work the horse towards the scary object. With time and patience, and focusing on exercises in stead of the object, the horse actually gets closer and closer to it in a positive and non-forced manner.
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