Sacha Hamilton - Para Equestrian Dressage - Part 2
Para Dressage
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13m
Sacha now explains the adaptations that Emma uses when she rides since she has no sensation in her legs. We also get to see how she able to get on her horse, and how special he is to adapt to this process. As the lesson begins, Sacha asks that Emma do walk/trot transitions on a circle to check his responsiveness. We get to see how she uses two whips and voice aids to replace the leg aids. This is a fascinating look at the use of aids and how responsive our horses need to be.
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