She now challenges them to jump the point of the corner from the point end. Having a question where the horse can’t see the exact take off simulates the confusion the horse may show at more difficult cross country fences like a coffin, quarry or water.
Up Next in Cross-Country
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Cross Country Training Level - Part 6
Lucinda now assigns a challenging course including jumping the point of a corner made of poles. She helps each horse and rider find the proper balance and speed to make the difficult turns on the course. She also emphasizes being able to stop on a straight line halt at the end of the course as a ...
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Cross Country Training Level - Part 5
Lucinda continues this clinic with a great explanation of the paradox of having your horse think for itself while listening to you. She gives a very informative talk about her main teaching points.
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Cross Country Training Level - Part 4
Each pair completes the warm up course, and Lucinda lets them know that at this height whatever happens is a learning opportunity for them. They introduce the corner by jumping one of the sides only.
