Part 6: Boyd explains that jumping up bank out of water is one of the most dangerous elements on course, as often the water is covering the take off point. He stresses the importance of practicing this, and having a short balanced canter in, and a focus on safety. The riders struggle to balance the bold jump into the water, then collecting to create a show jumping canter for a more collected and controlled jump out.
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Which Canter Do I Need? - Part 5
Part 5: The riders work technique for riding a mound. Boyd shares his philosophy of keeping the horse balanced at the bottom and getting their feet moving to the top. The group also tackles a log going into the water, which presents a challenge as the horses don't see the landing or the water unt...
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Which Canter Do I Need? - Part 4
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 fe...
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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 ...
