Working With a Jumpy Horse
The Beginner's Guide to Groundwork
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15m
Does your horse scare easily? Or jump out of his skin the minute he sees something new? Monique Potts shows you how she works with a jumpy horse on the ground and how she likes to build their confidence before getting in the saddle.
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