Part 3: Andreas works with a rider who has the tendency to stand in his irons, rely on his hands, and create too much pressure in his horse's body. He encourages him to sit deeper in the saddle and ride more from his seat to keep his horse together, and with him into and over the fences. Andreas compliments another rider, and points out how she is supporting her horse when he needs it, but not over interfering. Subsequently they have a great ride and jump well.
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Keeping A Rhythm While Riding An Accu...
Part 1: Buck introduces the clinic and explains that although it is a jumping lesson, it will have somewhat of a dressage focus. He points out that if a rider can ride their dressage figures, and their jumping lines accurately, and they are able to choose the canter they want for each fence, then...
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Keeping A Rhythm While Riding An Accu...
The riders continue around the exercise. Buck explains how even a momentary loss of focus, which happens when one rider gets in another's way, can majorly interrupt the rhythm, and change the whole line. As the horses gain confidence, Buck switches the focus on adding and taking out strides betwe...
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Keeping A Rhythm While Riding An Accu...
The riders have more success in transitioning from a forward to a slower canter between fences. Buck encourages them to let their horses go and ride more from their body and less from their reins to avoid breaking the rhythm. He works with one rider to get deeper into fences to make a nicer shape...
