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 horse off balance in the lead change, William encourages her to sit quiet and ride forward.
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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...
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Trotting & Walking Fences, Two Star H...
Part 9: William works with a rider who has a very free and forward position but tends to lose connection in the bridle. He encourages her to still move the horses feet but be behind her and supporting her in the bridle. As they gain confidence, the riders start to rush the turn and become overly ...
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Trotting & Walking Fences, Two Star H...
Part 10: The riders feed back on the session and what they've gained from walking and trotting the fences. William explains that it's a good way to practice jumping without jumping big all the time, and that it adds variety for the horses.
