The riders take their horses through the water complex. Most horses handle it in a relaxed manner. William puts together a small course featuring the water and wants the horses to keep a steady rhythm from beginning to end.
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Marking Cross Country Jumps for Safety
John Michael explains the hows and whys of marking cross country jumps for safety. Course designers want the horses to be able to clearly see the top of the fence as well as where a jump begins and ends. He also explains some safety features of the jumps.
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The Same Jump Can Be Different Heights
John Michael answers common questions about why cross country fences appear to be different heights and how the same jump can be used in different divisions. He explains how course designers measure cross country jumps and shows how placement of the jump on the ground (uphill vs. downhill) can ch...
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Colors of Cross Country Jumps for Safety
John Michael discusses how horses see color and what colors they can see easily. As a result, cross country course designers pick colors of their fences for the best contrast and clarity for the horses. For safety reasons, they want the horses to be able to easily see them, especially the tops of...
