A Trick for Lengthening Strides at the Lope
Western Dressage
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2m 12s
Western dressage trainer Tim Christensen demonstrates how you can use half halts to get a better connection through your reins. He explains why this is beneficial for the Western dressage as well as many other disciplines.
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Exercise to Lengthen Strides
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