They now add in some poles on the ground and a tiny jump, always making a plan for after the fence and asking for lots of transitions after the fence. They work on calm approaches and canters away from the fence while coming back to the walk between each fence.
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Group 1 Stadium Warm-up – Starter, Be...
The first group of riders, consisting of starter, beginner novice and novice levels, warm up their horses on the over ground poles and small fences. Clinic participants observe and make notes to come up with their instruction plans to help each individual.
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David O’Conner – Beginner Novice Stea...
David O'Conner works with a beginner novice rider with a horse that tends to get quick before and after the jump. David wants her to land and do something (turn, stop, etc.) after the jump to direct the horse's energy. He also wants the rider to count strides methodically out loud to help her foc...
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Karen O’Connor – Preliminary Connecti...
Karen O'Conner works with a preliminary rider on her position so that she can be more adjustable and be able to better go with her horse. They work on her position and contact at the canter and then carry that to the jumps.
