When galloping and jumping up and down hills, William stresses the riders controlling their own shoulders. He wants to make sure the horses stay cantering, and they do not come back to trot to change leads. He says that they must learn how to change leads themselves, especially on the cross country course.
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Young Horse Water
William has riders canter through the water with jumps at beginning and end. He stresses shortening the canter through the water so the horses don't get too long. He then has them take a small jump up and down into the water, through it and out over a jump.
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Preliminary Cross Country - Water
The riders take their horses through the water complex. Most horses handle it in a relaxed manner. William puts together a small course featuring the water and wants the horses to keep a steady rhythm from beginning to end.
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Marking Cross Country Jumps for Safety
John Michael explains the hows and whys of marking cross country jumps for safety. Course designers want the horses to be able to clearly see the top of the fence as well as where a jump begins and ends. He also explains some safety features of the jumps.
