They end the day at the water complex starting with trotting in and cantering out. When they add a jump, William tells them to keep the canter short through the water so the horses don't get too fast and flat. They finish with a short course that includes the water.
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Training Level Cross Country - Warm-u...
William has riders start over small jumps to warm up. This gives the horses the chance to see some jumps and build confidence. He wants the horses to go in a forward and soft rhythm.
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Training Level Cross Country - Ditches
William coaches riders over ditches first and then ditches with fences before and after the ditch. Adding the jumps makes the rider stay straight over the ditch to avoid a run out. If the horse spooks and stops at a ditch, William wants him to jump it from a standstill.
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Training Level Cross Country - Banks
The riders next school banks as part of a series of jumps. William advises them not to let the horses get too quick. The horses should have a bouncy canter, and the rider should be sitting up straight. He wants all of the riders to keep looking up and ahead, especially on the down side of a bank.
