Part 4: Phillip works with the riders on being able to adjust the stride out longer and then bring it back to being more compressed. He encourages the riders to get a feel for each number of strides on their own horse to help them see a distance. The riders work on being able to adjust their horses up and down gears to cover more ground or wait, coming into a fence.
Up Next in Stadium Jumping
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Maintaining The Canter Of The Novice ...
Part 1: Robin works with the rider to establish a quality canter. They then move on to ensure this canter can be easily adjusted for the most effective jump. Working over a small cross country fence Robin shares the importance of setting up and sitting quietly, then allow the horse to go forward ...
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Maintaining The Canter Of The Novice ...
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. H...
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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...
