Part 5: The riders gain confidence in cantering the ditch which quickly reveals who is not riding the correct line. Kim works to have all of them easily find and stay on the line. They focus on riding in straighter which results in the horses being able to jump out of stride. One rider continues to work on not letting her horse run out.
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Novice Galloping Ditches - Part 4
Part 4: Kim works with a rider whose horse is running out, and reminds her of the importance of supporting the horse with the aids. She then brings the riders to the ditch where they begin working over it in trot. As the horses gain confidence they progress to a canter. Kim discusses the importan...
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Novice Galloping Ditches - Part 3
Part 3: Kim emphasizes the importance of having a plan. She coaches the rider to choose the angle of the jump to facilitate the corresponding turns. The riders jump around the course again and Kim offers individual feedback. Many of them need to work on quieter hands and better shoulder position,...
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Novice Galloping Ditches - Part 2
Part 2: Kim alters the time available and has the riders adjust accordingly. Many find the course easier to jump while riding more forward, but they also have more difficulty in gauging their time at a higher speed. As the riders jump around, Kim offers insights into their position. They again re...
