Trailer for Olympic Gold medalist, and British Event team trainer Christopher Bartle's Galway Symposium session on the cross country course. Working with a diverse set of horse and riders, Christopher shares insights into training for cross country, and having the best ride in competition. Riders work through corners, skinnies, oxers, water elements and more, as they tackle the course and learn from Christopher's thorough explanations, and valuable insights.
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Galloping Position Tutorial - Part 1
Part 1: International competitor, trainer and coach, Jimmy Wofford gives an in depth demonstration on the galloping position. Starting with the biomechanics of the horse, Jimmy illustrates the importance of a correct galloping position and the effect it has on the horse's body. He shares interest...
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Galloping Gears For Cross Country - T...
World Equestrian Games Medalist and International coach Dorothy Crowell gives a lesson on galloping gears for cross country. Focusing on the technological influence of the rider's body, Dorothy explains how to work down thorough the galloping gears slowly. The riders focus on smooth, effective ch...
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Galloping Gears For Cross Country - P...
Part 2: Dorothy explains that cross country riding is more about changing the shape of the horse than changing their speed, and likens this to changing gear in a stick shift. She goes on to explain what each gear is and examples where it would be appropriate, including different cross country ele...
