Riding Forward On Cross Country | Phillip Dutton | PART 01
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Part 1: Phillip explains the importance of a bold and forward rider to instill confidence into their horse across country. He works with the riders on a more secure and effective position and has the opportunity to teach the usefulness of the whip as an aid. Riders try their first fences with heavy focus on the quality of their gallop and forwards motion.
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