A dawn hike along the desert trails for some at 5.30am...
and we keep going to well past dusk, with
Leslie coaching four trainers and some lucky auditors on more "particles of
feel". There are some good examples of "riding the feet " here, vs.
"riding the head" or relying on pressure from reins. Look for where the
horse's mind is, whether he is with his rider's mind, and how he shapes his
body for the maneuver, reaching his hind legs under elevated shoulders --
the source of a balanced and light ride.
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