The Importance of Turns in a Course
Jumping
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9m 27s
Taking riding the corners one step further, International Grand Prix show jumping star Todd Minikus coaches riders through a course emphasizing discipline through the turns. He believes that the most important part of a course is the turn. If you don’t ride the turn right, the jumps won’t be right.
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