How to Ride Travers on a Circle
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Travers is a training exercise that is used to improve the horse’s lateral suppleness and longitudinal suppleness, as well as increase the engagement of the horse’s hindquarters. Travers is usually ridden in a straight line, but you can also ride the exercise around a circle for added benefits. Here’s how to do it! ------------- If you would rather read the article on our blog, click here - https://howtodressage.com/dressage-movements/travers-on-a-circle/         To view our equestrian books and training diaries on Amazon, click here - https://amzn.to/2SFL633      If you would like to join our Facebook Group, click here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtodressagegroup/  
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