Leaning Rider
Horsemanship
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1m 45s
A rider can lean both while riding in a straight line and while riding in a circle. Your horse has to compensate for the shift in weight, so they are going to want to drift away from where you’re leaning. Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the effects of leaning in the saddle while you ride.
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