Traveling But Light | Buck Davidson | TRAILER
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Olympic medalist Buck Davidson delivers a session on the concept of Traveling But Light. He works with a rider on the cross country course to create a lighter position that allows the horse to move out and get into the air over fences. Buck uses dressage principles and the familiar feel of riding dressage, to help the rider apply flatwork in between the jumps for a lighter, softer ride.
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