Working with a Hot Horse
Developing Your Cutter
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1m 25s
Cara introduces us to a 7-year-old mare that has a tendency to get hot or over excited. She explains why you need to ride and train a hot horse differently. Then, Cara talks about how she handles hot horses.
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