Trailer for rider, trainer and ICP Level 4 USEA Instructor, Robin Walker's Early Training Of OTTB session. Join Robin and one of his riders as they take an off track horse horse from their barn through one of his first experiences on the cross country course. Robin offers a rare look inside his program, including how he restarts, and addresses issues specific to, thoroughbreds coming off the track.
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Cross Country Rider's Responsibility ...
Part 1: David explains their responsibilities on the course to the riders. These include managing direction, speed, rhythm, timing and balance, which should be set up for a fence no later than five strides away from it. From there, the rider should be recognizing the distance and have awareness o...
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Cross Country - Part 9
PART 9: Jimmy encourages the rider's to view through course from the horse's eyes when they are doing a walk, rather than going very technically and by the book. This allows them to identify problem areas before they ever get into the saddle, and make a plan to avoid issues. He illustrates this a...
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Cross Country - Part 8
PART 8: Jimmy works with a rider after her horse ducks out of a fence to remind them of the importance of the leg aid and the difference between gripping and actually kicking. When the horse does jump, even though it's erratic, Jimmy emphasizes that they must be praised for giving the correct ans...
