Using Poles To Create Balance
Western Dressage
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4m 27s
Although poles aren't used in Western dressage, Tim Christensen shows us how we can use them to help improve your horse's balance. He encourages you to be creative with their placement and get outside of the arena. He demonstrates a few of his favorite exercises you can do at home with poles.
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