John Michael explains how to introduce jumping a fence in water with a horse and rider that have never done that before. He stresses to ride the edge of the water like a jump, make sure the horse sees the fence in the water, and then ride the edge of the water coming out like a jump. Since how the horse will react is unknown, it is important to protect the rider's position and the horse's balance.
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Upper-Level Cross-Country School - Pa...
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