Softening a Stiff Horse
Ranch Riding
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13m
Whether you prefer to be in the show pen or out on the trails, having a horse who stays soft in his body makes your ride more enjoyable. In this exercise, Bud Lyon works with a horse he considers stiff and shows you the warm-up drills he likes to include in his ride to help a horse soften.
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