Introduction to Ranch Riding: Working the Trot
Ranch Riding
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4m 25s
Is your horse reaching at the extended trot or just going faster when you’re trotting? Are you standing up in your stirrups or do you prefer posting? These are all things to think about when you’re practicing the trot for a ranch riding event.
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