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    Start and Stop a Spin

    Feb 25, 2020 3 minutes
    BY BUD LYON, WITH NICHOLE CHIRICO
    PHOTOS BY NICHOLE CHIRICO

    Being able to properly start and stop a spin will not only help improve your score in the show pen, it’ll also help you with overall steering and control when you’re in the saddle. While I adjust my riding to fit the horse I’m working with according to his ability or style, here are a few of the things I do when working on a spin.

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