Part 5: William works with rider whose horse is having issues knocking down the fence with the water tray. They discuss water trays in depth and William reminds the group to pick their battles. The horse in question does jump water trays well in competition, though he isn't relaxed over them. He's an older more experienced horse, and William feels it's not worth a fight to make him clear one in the lower gaits and creating an issue. The rider canters the fence instead and the gelding clears it. The riders work on turns, William coaching them to have the preparation done in the first half of the turn, and the riding in the second. He assists one rider with her mare who tends not to look where she's going.
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Trotting & Walking Fences, Two Star H...
Part 6: The group picks up the pace and works around a course of fences in canter. William reminds them to ride forwards and be confident. He works with one rider to close her thumb on the reins, and reminds the whole group to keep their hands forward but sit back, this creates a more secure posi...
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Trotting & Walking Fences, Two Star H...
Part 7: William notes that some of the riders get in a hurry at related distances which leads them to rushing the horse and breaking the rhythm. He encourages them to focus on riding on a more forward stride between fences, without sacrificing rhythm to achieve it. When on rider is throwing her h...
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Trotting & Walking Fences, Two Star H...
Part 8: William discusses some of the riders bit choice. He notes that they seem to lose power every time they try to make an adjustment. He advises them that personally, he prefers the horse to have less bit, and let the horse feel just a little bit strong in the bridle in order to keep that pow...
