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.
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Tips on Riding a Corner Jump
John Michael explains and Colleen Rutledge demonstrates how to properly ride a corner jump seen at the more advanced levels. He points out the markers that are used to identify the front, back and corners of the jump so the horse can see what he needs to clear when galloping at speed.
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Tips for Deciding on a Line
John Michael talks about the decision a rider has to make when there is an object such as a bush in the middle of a line. He stresses that there is no wrong answer and explains the pros and cons of each while Colleen demonstrates them.
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Introducing a Water Jump – Part 1
John Michael talks about getting into and out of water. Especially for beginner novice and novice level riders, he encourages thinking of the edge of the water as a jump. It is important to protect the balance of the canter going in and out because the water will change the horse's rhythm.
