Maintaining Straightness In Stadium Jumping - Part 2
Doug Payne
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11m
Part 2: Doug works with the rider on being patient down a tricky line and not getting flustered and shutting down the canter. He reminds her to stay soft and as long as the horse is straight and on the line, to be quiet and let her go forward to the fence. When the rider achieves this the talented mare jumps well around a course with a bounce, oxers and skinnies, making tough turns efficiently. As the pair's confidence grows, Doug works with them on adding and lengthening, demonstrating to the rider that they are capable.
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