Wither Housing Exercise with Brad Barkemeyer
The Complete Cow Horse: Total Body Control Masterclass
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6m 43s
Brad Barkemeyer breaks down how to isolate and engage the wither housing on a horse—an often overlooked but critical piece of the body in advanced training. In this focused session, Brad explains how to identify when your horse is stiff through the withers and how to supple that area to improve overall balance, control, and responsiveness.
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