As this wonderful pair warms up, Dr. Schule asks the rider to stretch down with a lower neck while engaging the hind end. They talk about shortening the reins to make the horse rounder without restricting the horse. They ask for collection in the canter as well as counterflexion.
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Developing Horse Prix St. Georges s
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Daniel Dockx - PSG Stretch and Collec...
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Daniel Dockx - PSG Stretch and Collec...
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