How to Walk a 12-Foot Stride
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Kama Godek, 5* FEI Grand Prix jumper rider, holds the USHJA Trainer Certification and German Trainers Certification. In this video, she briefly explains and demonstrates how to practice and then walk off a standard 12-foot stride. This is important to know so you can properly set poles and jumps as well as walk a course in a competition.
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