Part 3: Jimmy and Sharon challenge the horse with some more difficult lines and with the inclusion of the water element. When the horse fails to listen to a half halt into a bounce, they discuss the balance between making sure the horse completes what is asked, without risking him breaking down to the trot as he tends to get behind the leg. Sharon explains how useful her voice is as an aid, and she sues this successfully at the coffin and the water with visible results. Both Jimmy and Sharon agree that over winter the horse can benefit from lots of loose rein gymnastics to help his self carriage.
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Two Star Horse | Jimmy Wofford | PART 02
Part 2: As Gus Gus is a horse that tends to fall asleep when allowed to stand, Jimmy discusses the importance of waking him up and making sure his brain is working again, and being aware of this when competing. Once the horse is engaged, Sharon works on roll top fences. When the horse is distract...
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Two Star Horse | Jimmy Wofford | PART 01
Part 1: Sharon raises the question of is her horse Gus Gus needs a running Martingale. Jimmy shares advice he got from Bill Steinkraus which is to train the horse to keep his head still without, but always have one in competition just in case it is needed. He goes on to share that when properly f...
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Traveling But Light | Buck Davidson |...
Olympic medalist Buck Davidson delivers a session on the concept of Traveling But Light. He works with a rider on the cross country course to create a lighter position that allows the horse to move out and get into the air over fences. Buck uses dressage principles and the familiar feel of riding...
