Part 1: Dorothy works with a rider to finesse her position and aides. They focus on achieving the correct motion in the elbows, with Dorothy encouraging her to think of a row boat motion and brushing the fabric of her shirt with her elbows. The rider works at trot while Dorothy coaches her to improve the connection with the horse's mouth.
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First Spring Cross Country School - P...
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First Spring Cross Country School - P...
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