Part 1: Jon demonstrates riding a difficult corner then gives the riders feedback as they attempt to do the same. He reminds them of the importance of holding the line into the fence without rushing the horse off its feet. As the horses grow in confidence, Jon shows the riders how being committed and riding to a fence with confidence can help the horse have the best jump after a corner.
Up Next in Cross-Country
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Confidence Cross Country - Water
They return to the water, and since they have already walked through it they do a short course with two water questions. Sharon explains why she built the session the way she did because it was their first school in Florida after a long trip. When you start the season with a confidence-building s...
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Confidence Cross Country - Trailer 2
Sharon White continues this cross country school with ditches, Trakehners and water. Watch for how these exercises build confidence in both the riders and horses.
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Confidence Cross Country - Trailer
Sharon White leads a wonderful first cross country school with two amateur riders. In the first two segments of five, watch them gain confidence through the water and systematically approach banks so the horses stay relaxed.
