Fences on a Circle - Correcting a Horse That Falls In
Hunters/Equitation
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2m 49s
Holly explains how the demo horse falls to the inside of the circle on the left lead, making the distance a little short. To fix this issue, the rider applies her inside leg pushing the horse to the outside rein so he approaches the jump bending in the direction of the circle. This helps maintain the correct track and balance, resulting in a safe, balanced takeoff.
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