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 expect and be less reactive to the hand and leg. The beautiful sensitive warmblood has a much better round when the rider treats him more like a sensitive thoroughbred type, with a softer bit, more voice, and a smoother ride.
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Stadium Jumping - Part 5
Part 5: Jimmy explains how being in harmony with the horse is key. Even if mistakes are being made, as long as the horse and rider are on the same page and making the same mistakes together, he believes that's okay. Rather than focusing on being long or short into a fence, Jimmy focuses on the ho...
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Stadium Jumping - Part 6
Part 6: Jimmy discusses the importance of learning skills appropriate for each level and building those up as the education of the horses and riders progress. He creates an exercise with a tight turn after a fence where riders must land their horses on the correct lead to be able to face him and ...
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Stadium Jumping - Part 7
Part 7: The riders work around a course. Jimmy offers advice as many of the young horses spook at a shadow on the gate. Working in circles and uphill terrain, riders school their horses over the fences. Jimmy works with them to refine their position and aids to facilitate the best jump.
