Part 1: The riders warm up while Jonathan reminds them that every horse will ride differently and it's important to know their individual horse and if they'll perform best on a dead straight line or a slight bend. As they work over some warm up fences, Jonathan challenges a rider to work harder and ride more, rather than relying on her talented mare to take care of her. He discusses the importance of position, and revisits basics such as keeping the hand closed around the reins, suppleness in the arms and elbows, and the importance of trusting the horse.
Up Next in Cross-Country
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Warm Up & Banks , Preliminary - Part 4
Part 4: Jonathan creates a new challenging line of fences for the riders to jump, including the bank. He demonstrates first, using the successes and mistakes of his horse as teaching points. He explains his basic philosophy for cross-country is in a very responsible way, making sure riders enter ...
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Two Star Horse - Trailer
Trailer for Jimmy Wofford's session working with international five star event rider Sharon White, on the cross country course. They work together to school Gus Gus, a two star horse. Both Jimmy and Sharon share valuable information, and explain how they use the horse's performance to better unde...
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Two Star Horse - Part 3
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 t...
