Part 6: Lucinda creates a new obstacle between two barrels and as the riders trot through, she encourages them to feel their horses needing to look and the range of motion the head and neck needs to properly check it out. She then applies this to allowing the horses to properly look at a fence, by explaining how a horses eye functions. Lucinda also discusses the importance of riders feeling when their horses are unsure and need encouragement approaching a jump.
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Beginner Novice - Part 5
Part 5: The riders take the course again, applying Lucinda's suggestions from the previous round. Viewers see the changes in real time, as all the horses have a more successful go. Lucinda continues to coach them, reminding them of their points of focus, keeping the horse in the tube, and working...
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Beginner Novice - Part 4
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...
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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...
