Robin Walker starts by talking about the role trainers, instructors and riders must take especially during the cross country phase. The perception of eventing that people outside the industry isn't always a positive one, and those in the sport must be aware of how they conduct themselves. Then Walker and Phyllis Dawson do an assessment of a demonstration horse and rider and discuss how to develop a plan for them.
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Introducing Ditches
Emily Beshear and Robin Walker discuss how to positively introduce a horse to jumping a ditch. Rider position and staying committed to going forward are important components for the horse not being fearful of the ditch.
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Introducing Water and Mounds
Robin Walker and Emily Beshear lead a conversation about rider fitness necessary to be able to competently complete a cross country round. It is important to keep everyone safe. Then they go forward with helping riders introduce the water and mounds, emphasizing changes in grade and terrain. It i...
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Introducing Banks
Emily Beshear and Robin Walker talk about introducing drops and banks to riders and horses. Emily discusses how the horse moves over a drop and what the rider's position needs to do to stay balanced and with the horse. Then Robin talks about how the rider should approach the bank and the importan...
