John Michael talks about the importance of being able to go from a forward gallop to a balanced canter before a jump without disturbing the horse's rhythm. It is important to conserve energy and be as fast as possible. Then Colleen demonstrates galloping up a hill, prepare for, and then jump the fence.
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Tips for Jumping Downhill
John Michael explains and Colleen Rutledge demonstrates the idea of jumping downhill. He stresses the importance of staying out of the horse's way upon landing and focusing on the next fence (if there is one) or traveling across the ground.
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Tips for Jumping Uphill
John Michael shares details on how to jump uphill for a Novice level horse/rider. He stresses that the most important thing is for the rider to sit up and balance the canter going uphill. Keep the eyes up and allow the horse to find his way to the jump.
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Tips for Riding a Keyhole Jump
John Michael explains his thoughts behind how a keyhole jump is set from a course designer's perspective, and he explains how to ride it. Then Colleen demonstrates how she would ride it.
