Stacia Klein Madden—Indoor Equitation Course—Warm-up Over Fences
Hunters/Equitation
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7m 15s
Stacia Klein Madden explains how she prepares her students for indoor classes. She considers this warm-up like a schooling session prior to the show. They want to address any issues that come up, making sure the horse is going forward and riding properly through the short sides of the arena. Stacia also explains why the horses are wearing different bridles and bits.
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