Part 5: The riders continue the canter work. Becky shifts her focus from horses back to the riders and works to optimize their positions. With instruction, she shows them how light they can be with their arms and how firm they can be with their core and body, and this is the feeling they want as they start to jump. She highlights how each rider has improved, and the things they need to continue to be attentive to as the session progresses.
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Novice / Training - Part 6
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Novice / Training - Part 7
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Making Your Horse Adjustable - Part 1
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