Trot Serpentines: Balance and Bend in the Ranch Trail with Kristen Martel
Arabian Cow Work & Ranch Trail with Jim Cook & Kristen Martel
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28m
The next maneuver focuses on trot serpentines. Kristen Martel demonstrated how to correctly approach and guide a horse through the pattern, emphasizing balance, rhythm, and correct bend. After her demonstration, each participant worked through the maneuver while Martel provided one-on-one feedback and practical insight to help refine credit-earning technique.
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