DT Horses Masterclass: Circle Warm-Up Part 1
DT Horses Masterclass
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At DT Horses, ground zero for heel horses revolves around circle drills. Dean Tuftin explains how and why he uses circle drills on the dummy and live cattle to train young horses and help them gain confidence.
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