Hind Leg Moment of Pause | Michael Bragdell
Groundwork
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6m 17s
Once the horse stands relaxed at the rail, Michael asks the hind leg to react to the bamboo stick. He looking for the moment of suspension when the horse holds the leg in the air. He doesnt want to emphasize the moment of her pushing down. Where on the leg you tap the horse depends on where the individual horse is most reactive, but you still want to try to keep the horse relaxed.
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