Ashley continues this cross country school with two of her students, one at Preliminary and the other at Novice. In this segment, they concentrate on ditch and rail questions as well as combining several fences in a row. Watch for great advice on how to deal with horses that let down during a schooling session while waiting to jump next, as well as the right canter needed for various exercises.
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Mary D'Arcy helps a rider with a horse that can be reactive and lacks some confidence. He needs a structured warm-up and schooling routine with consistent direction from the rider.
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Robin Walker – Preliminary Level Cros...
Robin helps the rider improve her horse’s rideability and accepting of the aids on the flat so that the horse is more adjustable on the cross-country course. He wants the horse’s canter to be more uphill especially when preparing for a jump. The quality and balance of the canter must remain as sp...
