Steffen Peters - Managing a Strong Mare – Part 2
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After Steffen Peters rides the mare on the second day of the clinic, the owner/rider gets back on her horse. Steffen wants the rider to be able to shorten the horse’s entire frame – not just her neck, but from her ears to her tail. They do this by small lengthenings in trot and canter and then bringing her back onto the hind legs. Then it is important to be able to release her again.
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