Part 2: The riders work on riding forward. Phillip has the group incorporate a gallop into the course, making it even more critical that they maintain the line and rate their speed before take off. They work over challenging terrain and a hill. Phillip coaches them to control the speed without taking the power out of the jump. They encourage the horses to look at the fence and allow it to back them off so the riders can stay soft on the reins.
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Schooling Before Competition, Prelimi...
Part 1: Phillip explains that he likes to make sure the horse is reading the jump and backing off, which allows the rider to keep the rein soft. As the riders come into the fences Phillip encourages them to make their turns, set the horses up square and then get quieter and leave them to answer t...
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Riding Through The Tube - Part 4
Part 4: Lucinda helps the riders see the basic holes in their horses training that are contributing to their difficulty over fences. By working on sharpening up basic skills such as stop and forward, and making sure their horses are on the aids, the riders see much improvement over the course. Lu...
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Riding Through The Tube - Part 3
Part 3: Lucinda works on correctly directing the riders focus as they jump down a line of fences. Through the riders successes and mistakes Lucinda creates valuable teaching moments, all of which affirm the power of focus. By riding their horse through the tube of their leg, keeping the feel, and...
