Part 3: The riders work through their individual horse's issues to achieve softness and balance. Becky puts them to the test with a pattern of walking, trotting, turning on the forehand and a corner to ensure they have control of the stride and are ready to jump. All of the riders work on riding forward and have the horses moving off the leg to create an adjustable trot step.
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Novice / Training - Part 4
Part 4: Becky explains how she uses lateral work such as turn on the forehand, turn on the haunches, and leg yield as a check during her warm up to make sure she has her horses attention and to help them feel settled. They move on to working at the canter to create a forward and adjustable canter...
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Novice / Training - Part 5
Part 5: The riders continue the canter work. Becky shifts her focus from horses back to the riders and works to optimize their positions. With instruction, she shows them how light they can be with their arms and how firm they can be with their core and body, and this is the feeling they want as ...
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Novice / Training - Part 6
Part 6: Becky introduces small fences. The riders continue to practice the principles they covered on the flat while jumping. Becky urges them to pay attention to their straightness and ride their landing, and works with them to maintain their position and keep up with their individual negative h...
