Five Star Eventer and International Clinician and Coach Doug Payne works with riders on the cross country course to produce more balance and power. In this lesson Doug instills in the riders that is energy created from the leg and comes up through the horse's back into the hand. Using this principle they create more power while remaining in balance.
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Balance & Power, Preliminary & Traini...
Part 1: Doug begins the lesson by explaining the importance of changing the galloping position coming into a fence, which then teaches the horse that when the rider sits back, they need to rock back for a jump. Doug works with a rider and her horse who lacks confidence, getting into the saddle to...
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Balance & Power - Preliminary & Train...
Part 3: Doug sets a new course, including the water element. The first rider has issues with her horse coming into the fence too weak, losing power, and going long as a result. Doug has her tighten up her position, planning and aids to help avoid this. The second rider's horse gets a little anxio...
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Balance & Power - Preliminary & Train...
Part 2: The lesson continues with Doug challenging the rider to jump a coffin cold. They focus on building enough power and energy while still sitting back in a safe but effective position for the fence. As the horse can get a little buzzy, Doug works with the rider to keep the mare from getting ...
