Finessing the Ride - Part 3
Boyd Martin
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2m 21s
Part 3: Boyd sets up a course including oxers, verticals, a Swedish oxer, a Liverpool and combinations. He has the rider ride as if she is in competition, but a little slower as they're still working on well executed turns and not rushing into fences. Boyd offers constructive feedback after the first half of the course is good, but the ride falls apart as the fences get harder. The second rider jumps around better after Boyd works to keep their focus on being patient and staying soft.
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