Geoff Teall – 3’ Level – Warm-up on the Flat – Part 2
Hunters/Equitation
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9m 16s
Geoff Teall talks about the importance of a straight line from the clinic riders’ hands to the horses’ mouths. The purpose of this is to establish a nice contact with the horse’s mouth. This can also help improve the horse’s suppleness. While the position change may be minimal, the result is significant.
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