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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Tips on Riding Water to Water Jump
John Michael talks about factors to consider when riding and jumping through water on cross country. Colleen demonstrates how to school the water with a focus on the edge of the water, a jump in the water and the edge of the water on the way out.
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Upper-Level Cross-Country School - Tr...
Join Phillip Dutton and these fantastic riders as they head out for their first cross-country school in the spring. Watch for how their horses become more relaxed and adjustable as the schooling progresses.
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Upper-Level Cross-Country School - Pa...
Phillip coaches an early spring cross-country schooling session with two upper-level riders. They have already warmed up on their own, and he begins with having them jump a few galloping fences. With the first rider he explains how to get the horse to pat the ground in front of the fence and push...
