Day 1 Session 1 - Effective/Efficient Aids
Jumping
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2m 21s
Riders listen to Anne as she breaks down the importance of effective communication with their horses. In order to establish a responsive conversation on the flat, Anne explains how each rider must feel their horse and understand the proper coordination of their leg and hand aids.
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