Lateral Flexion of the Neck | Jim Masterson
Health/Stable Management
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6m 4s
Jim shows how to do small movements in the neck. Its the relaxation, not the range of motion, that releases the tension, so you dont need a large range of motion. Its important not to rush because you can miss what the horse is telling you.
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