Day 2 Session 3 - Half Seat/2-Point Exercise - Part 1
Jumping
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5m 56s
Anne has the riders tie their reins in a knot to ride one-handed for balance and lightness. They start out riding on the flat doing transitions between the gaits, circles and stopping straight. Typically Anne prefers the riders hold the rein with their outside hand because riders tend to hold too heavily with the inside hand.
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Day 2 Session 3 - Flat Warm-up - Part 2
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Day 2 Session 3 - Flat Warm-up - Part 1
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