Part 4: The riders jump around the course, which includes oxers and skinnies, individually while Lucinda offers feedback. Lucinda talks about the importance of 'being ready for trouble'. She stresses that cross country is a high risk sport that requires the rider to be prepared for when things go wrong. This includes a strong seat with the weight back, and having quick reaction times to keep both horse and rider safe.
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Beginner Novice - Part 3
Part 3: Lucinda asks each rider which two body parts they feel they focus on the most in order to jump their course. From their answers, she creates an interesting teaching moment where she shares her own triangle of focus that she uses while riding, and discusses her concept of riding through th...
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Beginner Novice - Part 2
Part 2: Lucinda demonstrates the correct way to fit a martingale and then challenges the riders to a small course with no running out. She explains one of her favorite exercises to finish a course - the straight line halt, and how this can be used in competition to ground a young horse and reassu...
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Beginner Novice - Part 10
Part 10: Lucinda concludes the session by gathering the riders to talk about everything they have covered. She re-emphasizes the importance of learning to come back in the saddle and ride in more of a dressage seat with the shoulders behind the hips, to be more secure in case of trouble. Lucinda ...
