Part 4: The group works on two brush fences where the horse can't see the second jump. Boyd encourages the riders to focus on accelerating on the last stride, as they school the horses to gain confidence and not lose focus when they see the second fence. The riders practice some gallop between fences, and Boyd reminds them to keep longer reins and guide with their legs and body language more to avoid breaking the rhythm. He works with a rider who takes a fall when her horse doesn't have enough time to look at the fence.
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Which Canter Do I Need? - Part 3
Part 3: Boyd discusses the sue of the artificial aides on the approach to a fence. He encourages the riders to choose an appropriate stick, and learn to use it properly in both technique and timing on the last stride. The group works over a difficult fence where the ground drops away. The riders ...
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Which Canter Do I Need? - Part 2
Part 2: The session moves on to more difficult fences where the horse can't see the landing. Boyd explains how this can be dangerous and how easily a horse can chip, stop, or choke in mid air and catch a leg. He discusses the importance of opting for a more defensive position over this type of fe...
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Which Canter Do I Need? - Part 1
Part 1: Boyd has the riders jump three fences individually. He challenges them to land lightly and be soft and smooth in their riding. When a rider has a tough distance, Boyd opens the discussion on how to react when coming into a fence and not finding a good distance. He explains that he always ...
