PART 6: JImmy continues to work with the riders on jumping around without touching the saddle, and carrying the whip atop their hands. Some develop new issues as they move their focus to their seat. He discusses the importance of having a strong upper body that can stay out of the saddle, but maintaining supple elbows that can follow the movement when one rider forgets to give her hands. As the session moves on, Jimmy encourages the riders to carry the sensation of a poised and economical upper body forward as he sets a new course where he wants them seated on the approach to every jump.
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