Part 7: Boyd builds more elements into the lesson, challenging the riders to adjust their rein length, position, and the speed and quality of their gallop for each fence. As they apply the skills they learned, the riders have more clean and successful jumps. Boyd works with the group on riding forward into the picnic table, and challenges them to compress the canter to change the number of strides between two elements.
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Which Canter Do I Need? - Part 6
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 t...
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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...
