Perfecting the Gate Maneuver – Part 2 with Kristen Martel
Arabian Cow Work & Ranch Trail with Jim Cook & Kristen Martel
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21m
Participants continued to practice each element while Kristen Martel offered detailed feedback to sharpen their execution.
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