Prix St. Georges - Loosening the Back
Laura Graves
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8m 38s
Laura suggests doing fairly quick changes of direction and lateral movements in different directions to help loosen the horse's back. She wants the horse to be even on both legs and both reins regardless of the tempo and movement.
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