Part 7: The riders work over a bounce using core stability and a more subtle rein aid to get smoother turns and create good lines over the gymnastics. As the lines get more demanding Becky reminds the riders to concentrate on picking the withers up in the moment of suspension using their seat and leg. This creates a perky, energetic canter, with enough power to avoid losing steam in the middle of the grid.
Up Next in Stadium Jumping
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Making Your Horse Adjustable - Part 1
Part 1: Phillip uses a combination of leg yield and bending to challenge the riders to rate their horse's stride. They work at sitting and then rising trot with an emphasis on stride control. Phillip then incorporates canter leads and offers valuable teaching moments, this allows viewers to visua...
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Making Your Horse Adjustable - Part 2
Part 2: Phillip shares the importance of being able to adjust your horse and keep them soft across the three disciplines. Circling back to jumping, he explains the importance of ratability. Riders focus on keeping the horse forward but adjustable enough that they still take the last stride, look ...
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Making Your Horse Adjustable - Part 3
Part 3: Phillip adds turns, a bounce, and four and five stride distances together, to create a more difficult course. Reminding the riders to give with their hands and ride forwards, he helps create a cleaner round and better shape in the jumps. Riders work on keeping their horses on the line whi...
