Set Yourself Up for Success When Circling
The Beginner's Guide to Circles
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7m 15s
When your horse is rating well and responsive during boxing and fence work practice, learn from Brad how to successfully set yourself up for circling. Brad teaches how to finish a turn and start circling, and what to do if your cow stays on the wall.
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