Working With a New Horse:Evaluating for Ranch Riding
Ranch Riding
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20m
When you're working with a new ranch riding prospect it's important to take time and evaluate him to see what his strengths and weaknesses are so you can better tailor your training program. Bud Lyon takes you through the steps of how to evaluate a prospect for ranch riding.
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