Controlling the Shoulders in a Jumper Course
Jumping
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11m
Building on the square exercise, International Grand Prix show jumping star Todd Minikus has riders jump a course, focusing on controlling the horse’s shoulders through the turns. If the horse drifts through the outside shoulder, there is a better change of the horse running out or missing the correct distance.
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Anne thanks her sponsors and welcomes everyone back to the clinic for day 2, which will see more emphasis on jumping.
