Part 7: David works with a rider to have a quiet time coming into the jump, a moment where the body is working, the leg is on, but the mind is listening and aware of the horse beneath them. They work at the ditch and David helps the riders establish which horses actually really dislike it by having them walk by it to see their reaction. He works with one horse with a very strong aversion to the ditch, to increase his comfort level by walking him beside it and focusing on keeping him straight rather than focusing on the ditch itself.
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ICP Clinic - Cross Country - Part 6
Part 6: David works with a rider who has issues at a fence to remind her of the training principles of a run out or stop. He discusses the rein back a tool, and the importance of the horse not getting to go where he wants, but having to go where the rider wants if he fails or refuses to solve the...
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ICP Clinic - Cross Country - Part 5
Part 5: David explains the benefit of having a clear and effective galloping and preparation position, in that the horse's shape can be changed without using the hands. The riders continue to finesse their position, and David explains the importance of them bringing their body back in the saddle ...
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ICP Clinic - Cross Country - Part 4
Part 4: Davis discusses the three positions used across country, galloping position, preparation position and jumping position. He gives examples of well known riders to help illustrate the different styles these can take, and how they may change depending on the individual horse or rider. The r...
