Liberty Demo with Amelia
Groundwork
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7m 44s
Amelia is the only mare in Dan's group, and she is very opinionated. She shows that she can be more challenging to work with than the geldings, but Dan lets her do her thing and then is able to bring her in and demonstrate changing directions and weaving cones at liberty.
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Liberty Demo with Five Horses
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Ridden Liberty Demo with Five Horses
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