Day 2 Session 2 - Jumping - Part 1
Anne Kursinski
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9m 35s
To focus on smoothness, they do eight strides on a diagonal to a six stride line on the outside and then halt in a straight line. Anne wants the riders to count strides out loud and focus on being relaxed with smooth lines.
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Day 2 Session 2 - Flat Warm-up - Part 2
They school shoulder-in while maintaining a forward walk and trot. Anne reminds the riders to make sure the horses' haunches stay on the track so that they don't drift in too much. Next they school shoulder-out. These exercises help the horse respond to the rider as well as build strength.
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