Part 2: Christopher explains that the position statement and body language position statement means asking the question of what the position is saying to the horse? It's about giving the horse a signal of what the rider is expecting through the position. He works through one horse being lazy, reminding the rider to back her leg up with her whip rather than giving up her position statement while trying to keep moving. Christopher illustrates how the riders can exaggerate their position statements to make it very obvious to the horses what they are asking for through trot and canter transitions. He demonstrates how through training, they can then come back to very subtle aids for a smooth and effortless looking ride.
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ICP Clinic Position Statement - Part 1
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