Clinic Group 2: Ponies—Flatwork, Gymnastics and Jumping | Margie Engle
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Olympian Margie Engle has two short stirrup riders work in twopoint position at the trot to strengthen their legs Then she gives them a trick to pick up the correct posting diagonal without looking down all the way When they jump she works on helping them not cut corners stay straight and learn to count strides
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