Part 2: Robin demonstrates an exercise that encourages the rider to establish the chosen canter early, and maintain it into the fence. He explains the importance of this work. He focuses on strengthening the rider's ability to set the rhythm early and ride quietly down a line or round a course. He hares the importance of being able to this well before moving up the levels or raising the fences.
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Maintaining The Canter Of The Novice ...
Part 3: Robin expands the exercise from just a few fences. This gives the rider more independence to plan their fences and approach, while demanding they still set up their canter at an appropriate distance and keep it consistent into take off. He shares the importance of this work and the role i...
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Maintaining Straightness In Stadium J...
Doug Payne, a member of the 2021 U.S. Olympic Eventing Team, gives a lesson focused on maintaining straightness in stadium jumping. Watch to see how Doug assists a rider and her talented horse to achieve straightness without sacrificing forward motion and power.
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Maintaining Straightness In Stadium J...
Part 1: Doug uses the concept of keeping the neck straight to assist the rider in staying straight into the fence. He asks them to think about moving the withers over rather than the head, which facilitates making smooth turns and staying on the line. He encourages the rider not to hold her exube...
