PART 2: Jimmy Wofford continues his cross country lesson by setting up the expectations for the session and beginning with a warm up. He discusses the stirrup length and speed he would like from the riders, and talks about how the pool of competitors decreases in size at Prelim level due to the increased speed and demand to gallop the fences. As the riders warm up, Jimmy discusses the ideal galloping position, sharing interesting biomechanical facts, as well as two point. He reminds the riders of the importance of their center of gravity and that they are not stiff, to create a clean, safe round.
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Cross Country - Part 2
PART 2: Jimmy Wofford continues his cross country lesson by setting up the expectations for the session and beginning with a warm up. He discusses the stirrup length and speed he would like from the riders, and talks about how the pool of competitors decreases in size at Prelim level due to the i...
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Cross Country - Part 11
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Cross Country - Part 10
PART 10: Jimmy Wofford sends the riders into the water, reminding them that the horses are likely to be sticky, and so they need to make sure they ride stronger without going faster. He encourages them to have soft reins so the horses can explore the water with their head and neck. Jimmy works wi...
