Up Next in Western Dressage

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  04:09

  Exercises to Loosen Your Horse Up

  Exercises to Loosen Your Horse Up

  Tim demonstrates some exercises you can do to help loosen your horse's muscles up before a ride. These will help your horse warm up properly and keep him supple and limber.

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  01:24

  Introduction to 20-Meter Circles

  Introduction to 20-Meter Circles

  Tim explains where in a dressage arena you will use a 20-meter circle. He shows which letters you will use to measure your circle and explains some common mistakes made when riding it.

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  01:40

  Visuals of a 20-Meter Circle

  Visuals of a 20-Meter Circle

  Tim shows the specific parts of a 20-meter circle and where it should be ridden during a Western dressage pattern. He gives a visual of how the circle should look and gives helpful tips to achieve this in your pattern. Tim also explains what the judges look for in a 20-meter circle.