Preliminary Level Cross Country – Ditches | William Fox-Pitt
William Fox Pitt
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William coaches riders over ditches alone first and then ditches in combination with fences Adding the jumps makes the rider stay straight over the ditch to help avoid a run out If the horse spooks and stops at a ditch William wants him to jump it from a standstill
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