Part 8: Lucinda introduces a more difficult challenge. Walking over a tarp on the ground quickly reveals areas that need work for many of the horses. Continuing to focus on correct position and using the more experienced horses to boost confidence, the riders understand the importance of letting the horse look at an obstacle whilst also maintaining their pace.
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Beginner Novice - Part 7
Part 7: Lucinda works with a rider to slow down her green horse. They go back to basics to combat rushing fences. By using the halt as a tool and continuing to focus on straightness, the riders are successful over more challenging obstacles.
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Beginner Novice - Part 6
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, b...
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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...
