Understanding Rhythmic Pressure
Groundwork
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4m 23s
Monique explains the concept of rhythmic pressure. Naturally horses will be in sync with the rest of the herd. When the person is out of rhythm is can cause confusion in the horse. She explains herd dynamics and how horses move each other and then how a person can utilize that to move a horse away from her.
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