Part 4: Karen works with the group to use the canter pirouette and square turns as a means to create engagement. By pairing these tools with Karen's advice on their individual position, they are able to how rapid improvement down a line of fences. Karen works with a rider whose horse tends to wilt on the way to the fence. The group discusses the definition of impulsion, and watch how the rider can improve the shape of her horse over the fence, when she wakes her up and creates it.
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Rideability Exercises Over Fences - T...
Olympic Gold medalist Boyd Martin teaches a lesson on rideability exercises over fences. He works with the the group to improve the rideability of their horses, to improve their experience on a course. Boyd sets up a line of fences and works with the riders to compress and lengthen the canter in ...
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Rideability Exercises Over Fences - P...
Part 1: Boyd explains the session goals and what rideability means to him. The riders warm up at a walk and trot. Boyd works with them on some counter canter, using opposite flexion to loosen up the horses necks and test how secure they are in canter. Boyd sets up a grid using cavalettis, working...
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Rideability Exercises Over Fences - P...
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...
