Part 2: Boyd raises the jumps and the riders continue to improve their skills. He works with two of the riders to use the power of their eyes and make sure they are looking for their next fence to give the horse subtle cues on direction. One rider continues to work on the rideability of her horse on landing, to keep him steady and listening. After a refusal, Boyd works with a rider who loses her nerve and starts to come too quickly to the jumps. He explains that although going faster after a stop is human nature, it's counter intuitive as it reduces the accuracy of the approach and is more likely to cause another refusal.
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Rideability Exercises Over Fences - P...
Part 3: The riders jump around the course and Boyd gives them individual feedback. He concludes the session by reminding them of the power of their mentality on course, as he points out most of their mistakes happen when they get a little bit nervous, as all of them are strong riders. Boyd acknow...
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Related Lines Bending Lines - Trailer
Olympic medalist Gina Miles gives a lesson in the show jumping arena focusing on related lines and bending lines. Gina works with a group of riders to control the stride to create cleaner distances and more efficient lines. his creates a better quality jump, and more overall flow on the course.
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Related Lines Bending Lines - Part 1
Part 1: Gina begins the lesson by explaining the importance of straightness to related and bending lines. She discusses relative straightness, and the rider's role in maintaining the straightness of the horse down a line, and being aware of drift. She has the riders try an exercise with a two oxe...
