Buck begins these riders with a simple gymnastic, gradually widening the oxer in the middle. His coaching helps them approach with the right amount of power for the exercise, find the best jump over the fences and ride the line straight after the last fence.
Up Next in Stadium Jumping
-
Early Spring Stadium School - Part 2
The first gymnastic is added to a curved line of oxers while Buck challenges the riders to use their body position before the reins to change the balance of the horse.
-
Gymnastics & Stadium Courses - Part 1
PART 1: Ian Stark has one rider drop her stirrups a hole while explaining the shorter length makes it very easy to lock the leg which is making her stiffen over the fence. He then builds a line of bounces and challenges the riders to ride in on a looser rein and allow the horses to start snapping...
-
Gymnastics & Stadium Courses - Part 2
PART 2: The riders continue to work down the line of fences, showing steady improvement. Ian Stark shares that this exercise is one he uses for the young horses in his own program, right up to four star horses, as he interacts with auditors. As the horses gains confidence Ian encourages the rider...
