Day 3 Session 2 - Flat Warm-up - Part 4
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For balance and position, Anne has the riders tie a knot in the reins and hold the rein with the outside hand and the inside hand on the hip. The riders then proceed to trot, canter and circle with one rein, which forces the riders out of their comfort zone. They are not able to rely on their inside rein to do most of the work.
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