Part 3: Jon talks about knowing your horse and understanding what to expect from them in a competition or schooling session. He explains how this allows a rider to set them up to succeed. He challenges the riders with a bounce into the water, and explains that at this level most horses will peek at it. He coaches the riders to support the horses forwards and get set them up early in order to execute a successful jump.
Up Next in Cross-Country
-
Corners, Water, Ditches - Preliminary...
Part 2: Jon works with the riders to help prevent their horses refusing the more difficult elements. He stresses the importance of keeping the horses feet moving and being prepared for trouble going into the water. He explains the proper use of the artificial aids and encourages them to use their...
-
Corners, Water, Ditches - Preliminary...
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...
-
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...
