Part 2: David begins to work through each of the rider's responsibilities, focusing first on speed and the different paces for each kind of cross country fence. He also touches on direction, timing, rhythm, and balance, emphasizing that once the rider is taking care of these responsibilities and has enough awareness to do so well, the horse is free to do his job and solve the puzzle of the jump. He likens coaching this awareness to learning to drive a car, where if the rider has to think about the controls, they are late, and shares how this method has helped his amateur riders have achievable moments.
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ICP Clinic - Cross Country - Part 10
Part 10: David holds another rider accountable for noticing that her horse is changing his pace and having a reaction to fix it. Bringing her focus onto this, he's able to demonstrate how important that reaction time is, and she goes on to have a much better jump in and out of the water. He works...
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ICP Clinic - Cross Country - Part 1
Part 1: Olympian David O'Conner opens his Cross Country ICP clinic with a discussion on the responsibilities of the horse and those of the rider such as direction, straightness and fitness. He goes on to talk about how all these responsibilities begin with the rider's ability to recognize and fee...
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Get Those Feet Moving - Part 1
Part: World Equestrian Games Medalist and International coach Dorothy Crowell works with riders around a course of grass jumps to establish moving their horses feet. She beings by discussing the role of running martingales and how to fit them properly. Dorothy tunes in to each riders position an...
