Part 5: The riders tackle a course with lead changes, bending and some challenging lines. The horse Greg moved to a softer bit performs much better and is nicer in the riders hands without being disrespectful. Greg discusses body control with all of the riders, and working on maintaining particular upper body position to help the horses keep straight down the lines and have cleaner jumps. He works with one rider to keep her horse motivated as he tends to get behind the leg at quieter distances, and with another to bring her horse back to her using the collected canter from earlier in the session.
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Stadium Jumping Verticals - Part 6
Part 6: Greg works with a rider whose horse is a little reactive and tends to get away from her around the course. He uses a simple lead change exercise and the canter flatwork from earlier in the lesson to help her keep the horse soft and controlled, and reminds the rider not to over adjust and ...
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Stadium Jumping Verticals - Part 7
Part 7: Greg gets feedback from one rider on her new bit and is pleased that she feels more confident in the softer bit and that her horse is coming into her hand better. He has another two of the rider switch bridles and discusses his philosophy on changing bits for better results. He works with...
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Stadium Jumping Verticals - Part 8
Part 8: Greg points out how much one horse who has an issue with being careful has improved with a softer bit now that his focus is off the bit and on the jump. A more nervous horse provides a great opportunity to demonstrate the power of the voice aid in helping a horse settle, know what to expe...
