On to the water! They begin by jumping a rolltop into the water and walking while still in the water. They jump a couple of different lines in the water with fences both in and out and then go to ditches and a sunken road. Liz continues to remind her to keep a feel with her legs, so they are there to instantly encourage him forward if he hesitates.
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Leg On - Part 2
The rider remounts after advice on what bit to try with him. As they jump their first few fences, Liz stresses that they keep it calm with her leg wrapped around him. She explains that for angles, skinnies and corners, she should never tip her shoulders forward until the front feet leave the grou...
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Leg On - Part 1
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Keeping A Rhythm Cross Country - Part 3
Part 3: The difficulty of the course is increased with the addition of a water element. Mark works with a rider to create forward energy to keep the horse focused and help prevent spooking. The emphasis of the session continues to be on maintaining the rhythm and riding in a correct position, bot...
