Part 6: Leslie sets up a course and challenges the rider to apply what they have learned thus far. He has them jump a challenging bending line, with fences including oxers, verticals and a Liverpool. He encourages the riders to make accurate turns and give coming out of the turn to let the horse move forward towards the fence. As each of the riders tackle the course, Leslie gives real time feedback to help them and their horse have their most improved ride. He focuses on encouraging the riders to give, and be soft, and stay in the rhythm.
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Novice / Training - Trailer 1
US Olympian Becky Holder works with riders at the Novice and Training level to create a balanced and obedient horse on the flat, which translates to better jumps. She works with one rider whose horse tends to get tense in the neck and assists her in creating and maintaining forward energy. By com...
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Novice / Training - Trailer 2
US Olympian Becky Holder works with riders at the Novice and Training level to create a balanced and obedient horse on the flat, which translates to better jumps. She works with one rider whose horse tends to get tense in the neck and assists her in creating and maintaining forward energy. By com...
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Novice / Training - Part 8
Part 8: Becky expands the exercise into a short course. She supports one rider to keep her cool and use her half halt and body as her horse gets exuberant coming into a line. The riders focus on the quality of the canter and riding correct corners, which directly reflects in how well the horses j...
