Day 2 Session 2 - Jumping - Part 4
Jumping
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15m
Anne has the riders do a course with the riders keeping the hands off the horses' necks by riding with their hands turned over on the reins. The riders are not able balance on their hands, and this helps the horses build confidence.
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Day 2 Session 2 - Jumping - Part 3
They jump the same lines with the focus on adding and leaving out strides. Anne wants them to focus on pace and direction to get the proper number of strides each time. Again they stop straight at the end of the exercise.
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Day 2 Session 2 - Jumping - Part 2
Next they do a small course with straight and bending lines. Anne wants the riders to count strides out loud and focus on doing as little as possible while keeping the horses relaxed with steady pace and straight track.
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Day 2 Session 2 - Jumping - Part 1
To focus on smoothness, they do eight strides on a diagonal to a six stride line on the outside and then halt in a straight line. Anne wants the riders to count strides out loud and focus on being relaxed with smooth lines.
