Part 2: Boyd sets up another exercise with three small jumps on a curve. He challenges the riders to come in a slower, rounder canter in order to jump them all correctly. The exercise helps the riders get a very deep distance and encourage the horses to be quicker in their shoulder while to jumping up through their withers. Boyd works with one rider to slow down her horse who gets fast, and reminds all the riders the end goal is to have more adjustability using less rein aids.
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ICP Clinic - Stride Control, Part 1
Part 1: Yogi covers the basics of stride length, take off distance, and seeing a stride for cross country and show jumping. Balance, straightness and pace are all topics covered, as well as the different stride requirements for different types of horses and events. Auditors and viewers learn the ...
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ICP Clinic - Stride Control, Part 2
Part 2: Yogi discusses the quality of the gaits for jumping, and how action in each gait is the key to a better jump. He works with the individual horse and rider to illustrate the importance of stride control, and how mastering this benefits them for jumping. Focusing first on collection, riders...
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ICP Clinic - Stride Control, Part 3
Part 3: Riders work at the canter to use their seat to create light collection. Yogi talks more about the importance of flatwork for jumping and the value of laying a foundation to create stride control through a course. By working with horse and rider combinations as individuals, Yogi provides v...
