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 two reins, rather than pulling them with one rein. The riders discover the importance of riding the turn with the shoulders, rather than the head which then makes it difficult for the horse to complete the turn and jump. David reminds them they must be slow in their mind and thinking the exercise through, while riding aggressively.
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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...
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Deep Distances - Part 2
Phillip reminds riders of the importance of getting a deeper distance into a jump, and then allowing and providing a soft contact over the jump. He explains the importance of being able to jump out of stride, and also jump at a gallop while going across country. While riders practice taking fence...
