Developing Elite Dressage Horses with Chris von Martels
Chris von Martels specializes in finding and developing top dressage prospects. Here, he outlines what he looks for and how he tailors his training.
Chris von Martels specializes in finding and developing top dressage prospects. Here, he outlines what he looks for and how he tailors his training.
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