The instructor continues to work on flatwork for jumping in the lesson, focusing on the line into fences. By drawing focus to the tempo, she supports the rider as she works on creating a more quality gait, while staying on her line. The group works on collecting the canter and lifting the shoulders.
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Flatwork for jumping, with a focus on fences. With attention still on the quality of the canter, the riders work over some small jumps. The instructor reminds them not to land and let the horses fall apart, but rather land and ride for the next fence. She works with the riders to be present and f...
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The riders work over an oxer and a vertical. The instructor coaches them to ride forward. When one rider loses confidence and stops riding with her leg, the instructor helps her go forward into the fence. They use rhythm and balance to stay consistent on the approach to the fence.
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The instructors discuss the criteria they use when assessing a horse and rider, these include having the horse in front of the leg and easily accepting the aides. They also wanted the horses to be alert, looking to the fence and taking the rider to the fence.
