Emily works Ice, a 3 year old Epic Leader gelding that was started on the pattern in the spring. They have been stepping up and going to exhibitions. He has started to have a weight transfer causing him to slow down in the front end going into the turn instead of staying on his hind end. She says this can feel choppy and can create a horse that is front endy or cheaty.
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