Part 3: Buck sets the riders up to jump a series of jumps on a circle, and most of them have immediate issues with their horse falling out between fences. He explains the idea that they must push the horses into the outside rein rather than just pulling, which is causing them to fall out. Buck encourages the riders to use the half halt, but reminds them that doesn't mean pull back, but rather it means position and balance the horse so they can be easily guided to where they need to go.
Up Next in Stadium Jumping
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Final Show Prep - Part 4
Part 4: Buck works with each the riders on course to address their additional horse's issues and make final preparations to compete. He works with one rider whose horse is scared of the bit, encouraging her to be softer and ride more from her seat and legs. He helps her create dressage style roun...
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Feeling Your Horse - Part 1
Part 1: Jimmy explains the value of ground poles as a training tool, as the horse goes through the exact same process to work over those as they would over a jump. He begins with a warm up over poles and encourages the riders to go with their horse and tests their feel by asking them to identify ...
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Feeling Your Horse - Part 2
Part 2: Jimmy discusses the importance of giving the reins and allowing the horses to look for his landing, but not giving the upper body, especially on green horses. He discusses the importance of the riders line of sight, and uses a small marker to help some of the riders focus on the right pla...
