Riding Bending and Straight Lines
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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 explains why she likes four-stride line exercises. They are easier to set in a confined space, and there is less margin for error. Then she coaches a rider through the differences between straight and bending four-stride lines.
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