Sacha Hamilton - Para Equestrian Dressage - Part 1
Para Dressage
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2m 23s
British dressage trainer Sacha Hamilton introduces us to her Para rider, Emma, and one of her horses while she warms him up for her. She discusses what is needed for a Para horse. Sacha explains what issues both the horse and rider are working on as well as the schooling she does with him between the times Emma rides.
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