FIRST RIDE ON A YOUNG HORSE
New To The Academy
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24m
The next step after preparing a young horse for a rider is the first few steps with the rider on board. This is a crucial stage of young horse starting and in this horse's case, a few of his thresholds may have previously been blown through. Mia talks through all the steps and her top tips for how to make this process as positive an experience as possible for young horses including her ground work preparation before she mounts.
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