Part 1: David sets up a line of perpendicular fences and has the riders jump through on an angle with four strides between each. He stresses the importance of letting the horse hunt for the fence and set themselves up behind so they are actively looking for their next fence and responding. The riders focus on keeping the exercise even both ways while riding from fence to fence, keeping the line and turn intact. David reminds them to ride between two reins rather than switching from one to the other.
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Does Your Horse Look For Their Fence?...
Part 2: David incorporates the exercise into a course. The riders struggle with the mental aspect of the line, and staying sharp enough to make the turns and land each fence already riding for the next. David explains that they need to land and guide the horse onto the line and into frame using t...
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Does Your Horse Look For Their Fence?...
Part 3: David stresses the importance of having a slow head, which he explains to mean being able to feel what's happening and think clearly. The riders have to learn to land and already be thinking about the next fence, or get into trouble and be able to think clearly and plan out of it, even th...
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Does Your Horse Look For Their Fence?...
Part 4: David continues to work with the riders, reminding them to give and soften around the course. One rider has a tendency to set his hands on the horse's neck when landing. David explains why this is a common issue with eventers, but it's inappropriate for show jumping where the hands should...
