Part 1: Mark establishes the goals of the cross country session in getting the horses confidence up and setting expectations for receiving the correct response to the aids and a willingness to move forward. Working on the riders positions, Mark helps them guide their horses into connection and balance, and maintain that on the approach to a fence. Riders work to overcome the challenge of keeping their horses forward without compromising rhythm or jump quality.
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PART 2: Riders each tackle the course individually while Ian offers feedback. Two of the riders work on sitting down in the saddle through their combinations and riding with their legs and seat so the horse doesn't drop behind their leg. Ian uses the analogy of squeezing out a tube of toothpaste ...
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ICP Clinic - Cross Country - Trailer 2
Davis O'Conner, a US Olympian, delivers his ICP Cross Country clinic. He discusses preparing the horse into the fence by selecting the best gallop for the jump using body weight to come back and coil the stride. He stresses the importance of keeping leg on having the ability to only change the sh...