Breakdown of Riding Aids and Body Balance
Jumping
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5m 32s
Ronny considers the riding aids as the natural ones we have – the rider’s body (which should receive the biggest emphasis), the rider’s leg and the rider’s hand (which should receive the least emphasis). The rider’s body balance is the strongest aid on the horse.
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