Robin Walker and Emily Beshear lead a conversation about rider fitness necessary to be able to competently complete a cross country round. It is important to keep everyone safe. Then they go forward with helping riders introduce the water and mounds, emphasizing changes in grade and terrain. It is important to go in steps, make sure it's a positive experience and build confidence for both the horse and rider.
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Introducing Banks
Emily Beshear and Robin Walker talk about introducing drops and banks to riders and horses. Emily discusses how the horse moves over a drop and what the rider's position needs to do to stay balanced and with the horse. Then Robin talks about how the rider should approach the bank and the importan...
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Karen O’Connor – Modified Jumping Dro...
Karen O'Connor works with a modified level rider on jumping drops and banks. First she shows the rider about standing straight up to bring the horse back without pulling on the horse's mouth. They progress to working on rider position at a drop fence.
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Group 1 - Cross Country Warmup – Star...
The first group of riders, consisting of starter, beginner novice and novice levels, warm up their horses for cross country. They start on the flat, including showing their galloping positions, and then jump a few low, warm-up fences.
