Preliminary Level Figure 8 Over a Jump | William Fox-Pitt | PART 02
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They return to the figure eight over a jump but this time it is over an oxer. Again William wants the riders not to fuss too much and focus on straightness on the line. He wants the riders to keep the horses accountable and change leads without trotting.
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