Part 3: Susan uses an exercise in speed control into a fence, with a sudden stop afterwards, to give horses and riders a new challenge. In studying the success and struggles of the riders, along with Susan's expert commentary, viewers receive insight into a valuable exercise for creating the correct speed in their own practice. As the riders improve their ability to set the speed, their jumps become more finessed.
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Straightness Over Jumps - Trailer
Trailer for International five star event rider Sharon White's Straightness Over Jumps session. Sharon gives a lesson over show jumps, focused on maintaining straightness and balance over fences. The rider applies the principles of flatwork, paying attention to her position, and incorporating exe...
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Straightness Over Jumps - Part 1
Part 1: Sharon opens the session by explaining the goal is to help the horse to use his back more. The horse is unreliable with his lead change and tends to be crooked to the right. Sharon explains how this can be fixed by focusing on making sure the horse is tracking up, and working in rhythm an...
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Straightness Over Jumps - Part 2
Part 2: Sharon continues to work with the rider as she warms up to jump. They focus on correct position, dropping the stirrup irons to open the hip flexors and come around the horse. Sharon encourages the rider to be curious, to make her own corrections and not worry about making mistakes. They w...
