Part 9: The riders move to the water element and work through in trot and canter focusing on straightness. David shares the importance of always having a rail or something above the grass on a bank to help the horses avoid hitting it behind. He feels so strongly about this that he carries a rail with him and sets this up himself if he goes somewhere to school where it's not already in place. The riders jump into the water and out up the bank and David returns to rider responsibility, having them be responsible to react and complete the element in four strides. David continues to ask the rider what they are going to do, or what they felt, to constantly improve their instincts.
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ICP Clinic - Cross Country - Part 8
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ICP Clinic - Cross Country - Part 7
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ICP Clinic - Cross Country - Part 6
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