PART 5: Jimmy continues to give the lesson, reminding one rider to be adjustable and willing to work with his horse when things don't go precisely to plan, to make a cleaner looking jump by feeling what happening. Jimmy ups the ante by challenging the riders to set their reins and put the whip across the top of their hands, then jump around a small course without sitting down or touching the saddle. The more experienced riders have trouble with the exercise as they see their stride and want to move more with the horse.
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Cross Country - Part 5
PART 5: Jimmy continues to give the lesson, reminding one rider to be adjustable and willing to work with his horse when things don't go precisely to plan, to make a cleaner looking jump by feeling what happening. Jimmy ups the ante by challenging the riders to set their reins and put the whip ac...
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Cross Country - Part 4
PART 4: Jimmy Wofford continues his cross country lesson by talking to the riders about the importance of not overjumping. He explains that their jumping position doesn't need to put them out of the saddle any more than regular posting trot would. Jimmy prefers this lower position with a still bo...
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Cross Country - Part 4
PART 4: Jimmy Wofford continues his cross country lesson by talking to the riders about the importance of not overjumping. He explains that their jumping position doesn't need to put them out of the saddle any more than regular posting trot would. Jimmy prefers this lower position with a still bo...
